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Baroque Works is geared up to make a major impact in Netflix’s upcoming season of One Piece, though the true confrontation won’t take place until the third season, and a beloved, fan-favorite member has just been cast.

The streaming service revealed this week that the talented performer has joined the One Piece season 3 cast and will embody Bon Clay. Bon Clay has the ability to morph into an identical duplicate of anyone they’ve touched with their right hand. The actor, who is identifies as non-binary and prefers they/them pronouns, will portray a version of that character re-envisioned as gender non-binary, instead of as a drag queen, in the real-life adaptation, unlike the source material and cartoon version.

This performer will work alongside multiple fresh additions set to bring the organization to the screen, featuring leader the main antagonist, portrayed by the seasoned performer, Sophia Anne Caruso as a key member, and a familiar face, who will appear as the lineup as King Nefertari Cobra of the desert kingdom.

Even though the role is a major member of the group, the persona won’t make their debut One Piece season 3. With season 2 set to cover the Little Garden arc, this signals a major departure in the timing of their first appearance, one that could indicate more adjustments to the story’s structure.

The actor’s combination of precise humor and emotional depth makes them a standout choice for the part. Besides their current animated role in the animated coming-of-age film Boys Go to Jupiter, they earned widespread acclaim and numerous honors for writing and starring in the hit comedy play Oh Mary!, highlighting the versatility they’ll bring to one of One Piece’s widely praised figures.

Netflix's live-action One Piece series is scheduled to come back for its second season on the tenth of March, 2026.