The Streaming Giant Selects Spot-On Actor for Mr. 2 in One Piece Third Season

Baroque Works is set to exert significant influence in the forthcoming season on Netflix of One Piece, though the real showdown isn’t set to occur until the next season, and a adored, popular member has recently been selected.

Netflix announced Tuesday that Cole Escola has joined the One Piece season 3 cast and will embody Mr. 2. This character has the ability to change into an exact copy of any individual they’ve made contact with with their right hand. The actor, who is identifies as non-binary and goes by they/them, will portray a version of that role re-envisioned as gender non-binary, as opposed to as a drag performer, in the live-action show, differing from the original manga and anime.

The new cast member will work alongside a number of new cast members set to bring Baroque Works to reality, such as head the main antagonist, played by the well-known actor, an emerging star as another operative, and an accomplished actor, who is also part of the lineup as the monarch of the fictional land.

Though this character is a important part of the organization, the persona won’t appear until One Piece the upcoming installment. Given season 2 expected to adapt the Little Garden arc, this signals a major departure in the schedule of the character’s debut, one that could signal more adjustments to the story’s structure.

The actor’s combination of excellent comedic sense and deep sensitivity makes them a perfect fit for the part. Besides their recent voice performance in the youth-focused cartoon movie Boys Go to Jupiter, they received high praise and numerous honors for writing and starring in the successful stage production Oh Mary!, showcasing the adaptability they’ll contribute to one of One Piece’s widely praised figures.

The platform’s adapted One Piece series is due to premiere for its second season on March 10, 2026.