The Streaming Giant Chooses Perfect Performer for Bentham in the Hit Series Season 3
Baroque Works is set to make a major impact in Netflix’s upcoming season of One Piece, though the real showdown isn’t set to occur until the next season, and a cherished, audience-beloved member has just been cast.
Netflix announced Tuesday that Cole Escola has joined the One Piece cast for the third season and will portray Bentham. This character possesses the power to morph into an perfect replica of any individual they’ve touched with their right hand. Escola, who is non-binary and prefers they/them pronouns, will depict a interpretation of that character reimagined as gender non-binary, rather than as a drag artist, in the real-life adaptation, unlike the original manga and cartoon version.
This performer is joined by a number of recently announced actors set to bring Baroque Works to reality, featuring leader Sir Crocodile, played by Joe Manganiello, an emerging star as a key member, and Sendhil Ramamurthy, who will appear as the cast as the monarch of the fictional land.
Although this character is a key figure of Baroque Works, the individual will be introduced in One Piece the third season. With the next season set to cover the Little Garden storyline, this represents a significant shift in the timing of the character’s debut, one that could indicate more adjustments to the plot development.
Their mix of precise humor and profound feeling makes them a ideal selection for the part. Besides their current animated role in the youth-focused cartoon movie Boys Go to Jupiter, they received high praise and numerous honors for writing and starring in the popular theatrical show Oh Mary!, showcasing the adaptability they’ll add to one of One Piece’s widely praised characters.
The platform’s adapted One Piece program is due to premiere for its next installment on March 10th, 2026.
