The Streaming Giant Casts Perfect Star for Mr. 2 in the Hit Series Upcoming Installment
The Secret Organization is geared up to make a major impact in the forthcoming season on Netflix of One Piece, even if the major clash won’t unfold until the next season, and a adored, audience-beloved member has now been chosen.
Netflix announced Tuesday that the skilled actor will appear in the One Piece season 3 cast and will embody Mr. 2. This character has the ability to transform into an perfect replica of any individual they’ve touched with their right hand. The actor, who is identifies as non-binary and goes by they/them, will play a rendition of that figure re-envisioned as gender non-binary, as opposed to as a drag performer, in the live-action series, unlike the initial comic and cartoon version.
The new cast member is joined by several other recently announced actors who will portray the group to the screen, including leader the main antagonist, portrayed by the seasoned performer, an emerging star as Miss Goldenweek, and a familiar face, who is also part of the cast as the monarch of the fictional land.
Even though the role is a key figure of the group, the persona won’t make their debut One Piece the upcoming installment. With season 2 expected to adapt the Little Garden arc, this marks a significant shift in the placement of the character’s debut, one that could suggest more adjustments to the story’s structure.
Escola’s blend of precise humor and deep sensitivity makes them a ideal selection for the role. In addition to their current animated role in the youth-focused cartoon movie Boys Go to Jupiter, they garnered significant recognition and several accolades for penning and acting in the successful stage production Oh Mary!, highlighting the range they’ll contribute to one of One Piece’s highly regarded figures.
The streaming service’s real-life One Piece program is scheduled to come back for its second season on March 10th, 2026.
