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The Secret Organization is set to play a huge role in Netflix’s upcoming season of One Piece, though the true confrontation isn’t set to occur until the next season, and a adored, fan-favorite member has now been chosen.

Netflix announced recently that Cole Escola will appear in the One Piece upcoming season’s lineup and will play Bentham. This character has the ability to change into an perfect replica of anyone they’ve touched with their dominant hand. The actor, who is non-binary and uses they/them pronouns, will portray a version of that role reinterpreted as non-binary identifying, instead of as a drag artist, in the real-life adaptation, as in the original manga and animated series.

Escola joins a number of new cast members set to bring Baroque Works to the screen, such as leader Mr. 0, brought to life by Joe Manganiello, Sophia Anne Caruso as a key member, and a familiar face, who will appear as the lineup as the ruler of the desert kingdom.

Although the role is a key figure of the group, the individual won’t make their debut One Piece the third season. Given the second season set to cover the Little Garden storyline, this marks a significant shift in the placement of their first appearance, one that could suggest additional alterations to the narrative framework.

Escola’s blend of excellent comedic sense and deep sensitivity makes them a ideal selection for the part. Along with 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 popular theatrical show Oh Mary!, emphasizing the versatility they’ll bring to one of One Piece’s most celebrated roles.

Netflix's live-action One Piece series is set to return for its season two on the tenth of March, 2026.