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Baroque Works is poised to play a huge role in the next installment of Netflix’s show of One Piece, even if the real showdown won’t take place until the next season, and a cherished, audience-beloved member has recently been selected.

Netflix announced Tuesday that the skilled actor is now part of the One Piece upcoming season’s lineup and will play Mr. 2. Bon Clay possesses the power to transform into an identical duplicate of anyone they’ve laid a hand on with their right hand. The performer, who is identifies as non-binary and prefers they/them pronouns, will depict a version of that role reinterpreted as non-binary identifying, as opposed to as a drag performer, in the real-life adaptation, as in the initial comic and cartoon version.

This performer joins several other recently announced actors tasked with bringing the organization to reality, featuring leader the main antagonist, played by Joe Manganiello, an emerging star as a key member, and Sendhil Ramamurthy, who will appear as the ensemble as the monarch of the desert kingdom.

Even though Bon Clay is a important part of Baroque Works, the individual won’t appear until One Piece the third season. Considering the second season set to cover the Little Garden arc, this marks a notable change in the placement of the character’s debut, one that could suggest additional alterations to the story’s structure.

Their mix of sharp comedic timing and profound feeling makes them a perfect fit for the character. In addition to their latest vocal work in the youth-focused cartoon movie Boys Go to Jupiter, they received high praise and multiple awards for writing and starring in the hit comedy play Oh Mary!, emphasizing the adaptability they’ll contribute to one of One Piece’s widely praised figures.

The streaming service’s real-life One Piece series is due to premiere for its second season on the tenth of March, 2026.