The Streaming Giant Casts Ideal Star for Bentham in the Hit Series Third Season
The Secret Organization is geared up to play a huge role in the next installment of Netflix’s show of One Piece, although the major clash isn’t set to occur until season 3, and a beloved, popular member has now been chosen.
The platform declared recently that Cole Escola is now part of the One Piece cast for the third season and will portray Mr. 2. The role can use their power to morph into an exact copy of any individual they’ve touched with their dominant hand. Escola, who is identifies as non-binary and uses they/them pronouns, will portray a interpretation of that character re-envisioned as gender non-binary, instead of as a drag queen, in the live-action show, unlike the original manga and anime.
This performer will work alongside a number of recently announced actors set to bring the group to reality, featuring head Mr. 0, brought to life by the well-known actor, Sophia Anne Caruso as Miss Goldenweek, and an accomplished actor, who is also part of the lineup as King Nefertari Cobra of the desert kingdom.
Even though this character is a important part of the organization, the individual will be introduced in One Piece the third season. Considering the second season set to cover the Little Garden arc, this represents a major departure in the schedule of the character’s debut, one that could indicate more adjustments to the narrative framework.
The actor’s combination of sharp comedic timing and deep sensitivity makes them a perfect fit for the part. Besides their recent voice performance in the animated feature Boys Go to Jupiter, they received high praise and numerous honors for penning and acting in the popular theatrical show Oh Mary!, showcasing the range they’ll add to one of One Piece’s highly regarded characters.
Netflix's live-action One Piece program is due to premiere for its next installment on the tenth of March, 2026.
