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Cole Escola to Play Bon Clay in Netflix's 'One Piece' Season 3

Production resumes later this year in Cape Town.

Overview

  • Deadline reports the Tony winner has joined as a series regular to portray fan favorite Bon Clay, also known as Mr. 2.
  • The character is being envisioned as non-binary, with Deadline describing a flamboyant, performance-driven assassin.
  • Season 3 is gearing up to restart filming in Cape Town, South Africa later this year.
  • Season 2 remains scheduled to premiere on March 10, 2026 following the show’s early Season 3 renewal in August.
  • Other outlets quickly corroborated the casting after Deadline’s exclusive, with more Season 3 roles expected as production ramps up.