The Streaming Giant Casts Perfect Actor for Mr. 2 in One Piece Season 3
Baroque Works is geared up to make a major impact in the forthcoming season on Netflix of One Piece, though the true confrontation won’t take place until the next season, and a cherished, fan-favorite member has recently been selected.
The platform declared recently that the skilled actor will appear in the One Piece season 3 cast and will embody Mr. 2. This character possesses the power to change into an exact copy of any person they’ve touched with their right hand. The performer, who is identifies as non-binary and goes by they/them, will portray a version of that role reimagined as non-binary, instead of as a drag artist, in the live-action series, as in the source material and anime.
Escola will work alongside multiple recently announced actors set to bring the group to the screen, featuring head the main antagonist, portrayed by Joe Manganiello, a talented actress as a key member, and a familiar face, who will appear as the lineup as King Nefertari Cobra of the fictional land.
Even though this character is a important part of the group, the character won’t make their debut One Piece the upcoming installment. Considering season 2 set to cover the Little Garden arc, this signals a notable change in the schedule of their first appearance, one that could signal additional alterations to the plot development.
The actor’s combination of precise humor and profound feeling makes them a standout choice for the character. In addition to their current animated role in the animated coming-of-age film Boys Go to Jupiter, they garnered significant recognition and numerous honors for penning and acting in the hit comedy play Oh Mary!, highlighting the range they’ll bring 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 the tenth of March, 2026.
