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Baroque Works is geared up to exert significant influence in the forthcoming season on Netflix of One Piece, though the real showdown isn’t set to occur until the third season, and a beloved, fan-favorite member has now been chosen.

The streaming service revealed Tuesday that the talented performer will appear in the One Piece upcoming season’s lineup and will embody Bentham. This character possesses the power to morph into an identical duplicate of any person they’ve laid a hand on with their main hand. The actor, who is identifies as non-binary and goes by they/them, will portray a version of that figure reinterpreted as non-binary, instead of as a drag performer, in the real-life adaptation, differing from the source material and anime.

The new cast member is joined by a number of new cast members set to bring the organization to life, including chief the main antagonist, portrayed by the seasoned performer, a talented actress as another operative, and an accomplished actor, who also joins the ensemble as the monarch of Alabasta.

Even though this character is a important part of Baroque Works, the individual won’t appear until One Piece the upcoming installment. Given the second season likely to portray the Little Garden segment, this marks a significant shift in the schedule of their first appearance, one that could suggest additional alterations to the narrative framework.

Escola’s blend of sharp comedic timing and deep sensitivity makes them a ideal selection for the role. Besides their latest vocal work in the animated coming-of-age film Boys Go to Jupiter, they garnered significant recognition 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.

The streaming service’s real-life One Piece show is set to return for its season two on March 10th, 2026.