Netflix Casts Ideal Star for Mr. 2 in the Hit Series Third Season
The Secret Organization is poised to make a major impact in the next installment of Netflix’s show of One Piece, even if the major clash won’t unfold until season 3, and a adored, popular member has recently been selected.
The streaming service revealed this week that Cole Escola is now part of the One Piece season 3 cast and will embody Mr. 2. This character possesses the power to morph into an identical duplicate of any individual they’ve touched with their dominant hand. The actor, who is identifies as non-binary and prefers they/them pronouns, will portray a interpretation of that character re-envisioned as non-binary, as opposed to as a drag artist, in the live-action show, unlike the original manga and anime.
Escola will work alongside several other fresh additions tasked with bringing Baroque Works to life, such as leader the main antagonist, portrayed by Joe Manganiello, Sophia Anne Caruso as Miss Goldenweek, and an accomplished actor, who will appear as the cast as King Nefertari Cobra of the fictional land.
Although this character is a major member of the organization, the persona won’t appear until One Piece the third season. Given the next season set to cover the Little Garden storyline, this represents a significant shift in the timing of their first appearance, one that could suggest more adjustments to the narrative framework.
The actor’s combination of excellent comedic sense and emotional depth makes them a standout choice for the role. Besides their current animated role in the animated coming-of-age film Boys Go to Jupiter, they earned widespread acclaim and multiple awards for writing and starring in the popular theatrical show Oh Mary!, highlighting the versatility they’ll bring to one of One Piece’s highly regarded figures.
The streaming service’s real-life One Piece show is set to return for its season two on the tenth of March, 2026.