The Streaming Giant Chooses Ideal Star for Bentham in the Hit Series Third Season
The Secret Organization is set to make a major impact in Netflix’s upcoming season of One Piece, although the real showdown won’t take place until the third season, and a adored, audience-beloved member has just been cast.
The platform declared this week that the skilled actor will appear in the One Piece cast for the third season and will play Bentham. The role has the ability to transform into an exact copy of anyone they’ve touched with their main hand. Escola, who is gender non-conforming and uses they/them pronouns, will portray a rendition of that character reinterpreted as gender non-binary, rather than as a drag artist, in the live-action show, unlike the initial comic and animated series.
This performer will work alongside a number of new cast members set to bring the group to reality, including leader Sir Crocodile, portrayed by the seasoned performer, an emerging star as Miss Goldenweek, and an accomplished actor, who will appear as the lineup as the ruler of Alabasta.
Though Bon Clay is a major member of the group, the character won’t appear until One Piece the third season. With the second season expected to adapt the Little Garden arc, this signals a significant shift in the schedule of their first appearance, one that could indicate additional alterations to the plot development.
Escola’s blend of precise humor and emotional depth makes them a ideal selection for the role. Along with their current animated role in the youth-focused cartoon movie Boys Go to Jupiter, they received high praise and several accolades for creating and performing in the popular theatrical show Oh Mary!, showcasing the adaptability they’ll add to one of One Piece’s widely praised roles.
Netflix's live-action One Piece show is due to premiere for its second season on March 10th, 2026.