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The Secret Organization is poised to play a huge role in Netflix’s upcoming season of One Piece, though the real showdown won’t take place until the next season, and a adored, audience-beloved member has now been chosen.

The streaming service revealed Tuesday that the skilled actor is now part of the One Piece upcoming season’s lineup and will portray Mr. 2. This character possesses the power to transform into an identical duplicate of any individual they’ve laid a hand on with their dominant hand. Escola, who is gender non-conforming and uses they/them pronouns, will portray a interpretation of that character re-envisioned as non-binary, as opposed to as a drag performer, in the live-action show, unlike the source material and cartoon version.

This performer will work alongside a number of fresh additions tasked with bringing the group to life, featuring leader Sir Crocodile, brought to life by Joe Manganiello, a talented actress as another operative, and a familiar face, who is also part of the ensemble as King Nefertari Cobra of Alabasta.

Although the role is a major member of Baroque Works, the persona will be introduced in One Piece season 3. Considering the next season expected to adapt the Little Garden storyline, this marks a notable change in the schedule of their first appearance, one that could signal additional alterations to the plot development.

Escola’s blend of precise humor and emotional depth makes them a ideal selection for the part. In addition to their latest vocal work in the youth-focused cartoon movie Boys Go to Jupiter, they earned widespread acclaim and multiple awards for penning and acting in the successful stage production Oh Mary!, showcasing the adaptability they’ll contribute to one of One Piece’s highly regarded figures.

Netflix's live-action One Piece show is scheduled to come back for its second season on March 10th, 2026.