The Streaming Giant Selects Ideal Performer for Mr. 2 in the Hit Series Upcoming Installment
The Secret Organization is set to play a huge role in the next installment of Netflix’s show of One Piece, even if the true confrontation won’t unfold until the third season, and a cherished, audience-beloved member has recently been selected.
Netflix announced Tuesday that the skilled actor will appear in the One Piece upcoming season’s lineup and will play Mr. 2. This character has the ability to morph into an perfect replica of anyone they’ve made contact with with their dominant hand. Escola, who is identifies as non-binary and prefers they/them pronouns, will portray a interpretation of that character reimagined as gender non-binary, rather than as a drag artist, in the live-action show, differing from the original manga and animated series.
Escola is joined by multiple fresh additions tasked with bringing the organization to the screen, including leader Sir Crocodile, played by the well-known actor, Sophia Anne Caruso as a key member, and Sendhil Ramamurthy, who is also part of the lineup as the monarch of the desert kingdom.
Though this character is a important part of the organization, the persona won’t appear until One Piece the third season. Given season 2 expected to adapt the Little Garden arc, this signals a significant shift in the timing of Bon Clay’s introduction, one that could suggest more adjustments to the story’s structure.
Escola’s blend of excellent comedic sense and deep sensitivity makes them a ideal selection for the character. Along with their current animated role in the animated coming-of-age film Boys Go to Jupiter, they received high praise and several accolades for creating and performing in the popular theatrical show Oh Mary!, showcasing the versatility they’ll add to one of One Piece’s most celebrated figures.
The streaming service’s real-life One Piece show is set to return for its season two on the tenth of March, 2026.
