The Streaming Giant Selects Perfect Performer for Bentham in One Piece Season 3
The Secret Organization is geared up to exert significant influence in the forthcoming season on Netflix of One Piece, though the true confrontation isn’t set to occur until the next season, and a adored, fan-favorite member has just been cast.
Netflix announced this week that Cole Escola is now part of the One Piece upcoming season’s lineup and will portray Bentham. This character possesses the power to transform into an exact copy of any individual they’ve made contact with with their right hand. The actor, who is non-binary and uses they/them pronouns, will depict a interpretation of that role reimagined as non-binary, rather than as a drag queen, in the real-life adaptation, differing from the original manga and cartoon version.
Escola is joined by several other fresh additions who will portray the group to life, such as leader Mr. 0, brought to life by Joe Manganiello, Sophia Anne Caruso as a key member, and Sendhil Ramamurthy, who is also part of the cast as the ruler of Alabasta.
Though the role is a important part of the organization, the persona will be introduced in One Piece season 3. Given season 2 set to cover the Little Garden storyline, this marks a notable change in the schedule of Bon Clay’s introduction, one that could signal additional alterations to the plot development.
Escola’s blend of excellent comedic sense and deep sensitivity makes them a perfect fit for the part. Besides their current animated role in the animated feature Boys Go to Jupiter, they garnered significant recognition and several accolades for penning and acting in the popular theatrical show Oh Mary!, showcasing the versatility they’ll contribute to one of One Piece’s widely praised roles.
The platform’s adapted One Piece program is due to premiere for its season two on March 10, 2026.
