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Baroque Works is set to exert significant influence in the forthcoming season on Netflix of One Piece, although the major clash isn’t set to occur until the third season, and a beloved, audience-beloved member has now been chosen.

The platform declared Tuesday that the talented performer will appear in the One Piece cast for the third season and will play Mr. 2. This character has the ability to transform into an perfect replica of anyone they’ve touched with their dominant hand. Escola, who is gender non-conforming and prefers they/them pronouns, will depict a rendition of that character re-envisioned as non-binary, as opposed to as a drag queen, in the live-action series, as in the original manga and anime.

This performer is joined by several other recently announced actors set to bring the organization to reality, including chief Sir Crocodile, brought to life by the seasoned performer, an emerging star as another operative, and an accomplished actor, who will appear as the ensemble as the monarch of the fictional land.

Though the role is a major member of the organization, the character will be introduced in One Piece season 3. Given the second season set to cover the Little Garden segment, this represents a notable change in the schedule of their first appearance, one that could suggest more adjustments to the plot development.

Escola’s blend of sharp comedic timing and deep sensitivity makes them a perfect fit for the role. Along with their recent voice performance in the animated feature Boys Go to Jupiter, they garnered significant recognition and several accolades for writing and starring in the successful stage production Oh Mary!, highlighting the adaptability they’ll contribute to one of One Piece’s most celebrated characters.

The streaming service’s real-life One Piece program is scheduled to come back for its next installment on March 10, 2026.