The Streaming Giant Selects Spot-On Performer for Bentham in One Piece Third Season
The Secret Organization is set to make a major impact in Netflix’s upcoming season of One Piece, though the real showdown won’t take place until the next season, and a adored, fan-favorite member has just been cast.
Netflix announced Tuesday that the talented performer will appear in the One Piece cast for the third season and will play Bentham. This character has the ability to morph into an identical duplicate of any person they’ve laid a hand on with their right hand. The performer, who is gender non-conforming and goes by they/them, will play a interpretation of that role re-envisioned as non-binary, instead of as a drag performer, in the live-action show, differing from the initial comic and anime.
Escola joins a number of recently announced actors set to bring the organization to reality, such as chief Mr. 0, brought to life by the seasoned performer, Sophia Anne Caruso as a key member, and a familiar face, who will appear as the cast as King Nefertari Cobra of the desert kingdom.
Even though this character is a major member of the organization, the character won’t make their debut One Piece the upcoming installment. With the next season likely to portray the Little Garden segment, this marks a major departure in the placement of their first appearance, one that could suggest further changes to the plot development.
The actor’s combination of sharp comedic timing and deep sensitivity makes them a standout choice for the character. Besides their recent voice performance in the animated coming-of-age film Boys Go to Jupiter, they garnered significant recognition and several accolades for creating and performing in the successful stage production Oh Mary!, showcasing the adaptability they’ll contribute to one of One Piece’s most celebrated characters.
The streaming service’s real-life One Piece show is due to premiere for its season two on March 10, 2026.
