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The Secret Organization is set to play a huge role in the forthcoming season on Netflix of One Piece, though the major clash isn’t set to occur until the next season, and a beloved, audience-beloved member has now been chosen.

The streaming service revealed recently that Cole Escola will appear in the One Piece season 3 cast and will embody Mr. 2. This character possesses the power to change into an perfect replica of any person they’ve made contact with with their right hand. Escola, who is identifies as non-binary and goes by they/them, will portray a version of that character re-envisioned as non-binary identifying, as opposed to as a drag queen, in the live-action show, unlike the source material and anime.

This performer joins a number of fresh additions who will portray the group to reality, such as chief the main antagonist, portrayed by Joe Manganiello, an emerging star as Miss Goldenweek, and a familiar face, who is also part of the lineup as King Nefertari Cobra of the desert kingdom.

Though Bon Clay is a key figure of the organization, the individual won’t appear until One Piece the upcoming installment. With the second season set to cover the Little Garden arc, this represents a major departure in the schedule of their first appearance, one that could signal further changes to the narrative framework.

Escola’s blend of excellent comedic sense and emotional depth makes them a perfect fit for the character. Besides their current animated role in the animated coming-of-age film Boys Go to Jupiter, they earned widespread acclaim and numerous honors for creating and performing in the successful stage production Oh Mary!, highlighting the versatility they’ll bring to one of One Piece’s most celebrated characters.

Netflix's live-action One Piece program is due to premiere for its next installment on the tenth of March, 2026.