Archive · 4 Nov 2025
Cole Escola Cast as Bon Clay in 'One Piece' Season 3
A talented actor named Cole Escola is going to play a character called Bon Clay in the third season of the live-action One Piece show on Netflix.
Bon Clay is a very flashy and skilled fighter who can change their appearance.
They start out as an enemy to the main hero, Luffy, but later become a friend.
This actor is known for their work on Broadway and other TV shows.
The show is getting ready to film in South Africa.
The first season was very popular, and the second season is coming out next year.
The creators are excited to bring this character to life.
Tony winner Cole Escola has been cast as Bon Clay in Season 3 of Netflix's live-action 'One Piece'.
Bon Clay, also known as Mr. 2 Bon Kurei, is a theatrical assassin envisioned as non-binary and skilled in combat.
The character begins as a villain in the manga mythology before befriending the protagonist, Monkey D. Luffy, and his crew.
Season 3 is set to begin production later this year in Cape Town, South Africa.
Netflix's 'One Piece' live-action adaptation has been successful, with Season 1 achieving global popularity and an early renewal for Season 3.
- Who
- Cole Escola
- What
- Cast as Bon Clay in Season 3 of Netflix's live-action 'One Piece'
- When
- Season 3 is gearing up to go into production later this year (2024); Season 2 premieres March 10, 2026.
- Where
- Cape Town, South Africa
- Why
- To play the fan-favorite character Bon Clay, a master of performance and precision who starts as a villain but becomes a friend to the main crew.
- Actor
- Cole Escola
- Character
- Bon Clay (Mr. 2 Bon Kurei)
- Series
- One Piece (Netflix live-action)
- Season
- 3
- Production Location
- Cape Town, South Africa
- Showrunners
- Ian Stokes and Joe Tracz