One Piece Live Action Season 3 casts Cole Escola as Bon Clay before season 2 premiere

Netflix’s One Piece Live Action Season 3 has released news about the casting of one character, and fans are loving the choice. The series has once again proved itself with a stellar choice, as it has been officially announced that Cole Escola (Tony-winning actor, writer, and Broadway sensation) will be playing Bon Clay.

This character is known for being a flamboyant yet fierce assassin who is also known as Mr. 2 in the story. Long-time fans who have followed anime and manga know that this casting is a dream come true. Bon Clay is loved by fans as they are famous for their loyalty, eccentric flair, and a huge heart. They are literally one of the most beloved characters in One Piece.

That is why Escola’s casting for One Piece Live Action Season 3 feels not only inspired but almost destined, an artist of performance portraying a character whose life is performance. Before we talk about why this actor is the perfect choice to play this role, it is important to get an idea of who Bon Clay is in the story.

In One Piece, Bon Clay is a member of the Baroque Works organization. He is famously known for his swan-them attire and over-the-top make-up. While he is extremely flamboyant, Bon Clay should not be underestimated, as he is a powerful fighter.

Moreover, this character has a unique Devil Fruit, which gives him an upper hand in fighting against anyone. In the story, he might start as someone over the top, but fans can expect a good character arc. That is why Escola’s natural ability to balance humor and heart makes them a perfect match for the role.

Cole Escola: From ‘Oh Mary!’ to being part of One Piece Live Action Season 3

Cole Escola has become one of the most acclaimed performers on stage and screen. Their Broadway play Oh, Mary!, which they wrote and starred in as Mary Todd Lincoln, earned a lot of praise from the audience and critics alike. They also won a Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play.

Escola is known for having a sharp comedic timing and emotional depth, which was seen in Search Party, At Home With Amy Sedaris, and Difficult People. Their ability to embody eccentric, expressive characters with sincerity aligns perfectly with Bon Clay’s essence. Escola’s casting also marks a significant step in bringing authentic, non-binary representation to One Piece Live Action Season 3, as Bon Clay is envisioned as non-binary in the adaptation.

Fan reaction to Escola playing the role of Bon Clay

Since this news has been announced, most of the fandom is happy about this, as they claim that no other actor could deliver justice to his role like Escola would. Some of the common reactions throughout social media are:

"He is litteraly perfect for it haha," said one fan.

"Netflix did their homework well 😭😭😭 casted a drag queen to play a drag queen, not just some random funny dude 👑💅🏻 this is a big win for the fandom omg omg omg," added another fan.

"Great!! 👏 love that a nonbinary is cast to play nonbinary characters 💙 Bon-Chan," stated by another fan.

So far, the production house has consistently hit the mark when it comes to casting characters. One Piece Live Action Season 3 will be taking more time to release as we are still waiting on Season 2 to air, but with this news, one thing is for sure that fans have something to look forward to, and the hype is not going to die anytime soon.

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Final thoughts

One Piece Live Action Season 3 is shaping up to be its most colorful and emotional yet. The best part of this news is that One Piece Live Action Season 2 has yet to start airing, and the production company is already hyping up the next installment of this live-action series. Now, with Season 2 set to premiere on March 10, 2026, excitement for One Piece Live Action Season 3 is already sky high.

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