Cole Escola Joins ONE PIECE Season 3 as Beloved Character
A new chapter in the ONE PIECE saga is about to unfold. Cole Escola, known for acclaimed roles in productions such as *Oh, Mary!* and *Big Mouth*, has been cast in Season 3. This season begins production later this year in Cape Town, South Africa.
Cole Escola Joins ONE PIECE as Bon Clay
In this upcoming season, Escola will bring to life Bon Clay, a character celebrated for their theatricality and lethal skill. Bon Clay is not just a performer; their combat style combines art with danger.
Recent Achievements of Cole Escola
Escola recently earned a Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play for their role as Mary Todd Lincoln in the Broadway production *Oh, Mary!*. Earlier this year, Escola was also a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in Drama, showcasing their exceptional talent both on and off the stage.
ONE PIECE Season 3 Production Details
ONE PIECE received an early renewal for Season 3 in August during the annual ONE PIECE Day celebration in Tokyo. Ian Stokes will collaborate with Joe Tracz as co-showrunner, writer, and executive producer.
Upcoming Episodes in Season 2
Before diving into Season 3, viewers can anticipate the release of Season 2 of *ONE PIECE: Into Grand Line* on March 10, 2026. This season will feature the Straw Hat crew visiting several extraordinary locations, including:
- Loguetown – site of pirate king Gold Roger’s execution
- Reverse Mountain – a mountain with an unusual upward-flowing river
- Whiskey Peak – an island favored by pirates
- Little Garden – a prehistoric island
- Drum Island – a winter wonderland
Plot Overview of ONE PIECE
ONE PIECE centers on Monkey D. Luffy, a spirited young pirate portrayed by Iñaki Godoy. He dreams of becoming the King of the Pirates by discovering the legendary treasure known as the One Piece. Luffy is accompanied by his steadfast Straw Hat crew, which includes:
- Roronoa Zoro – swordsman (Mackenyu)
- Nami – cartographer (Emily Rudd)
- Usopp – storyteller (Jacob Romero)
- Sanji – chef (Taz Skylar)
In Season 2, viewers will also meet the enigmatic Miss Wednesday, played by Charithra Chandran. The live-action adaptation, based on Eiichiro Oda’s beloved manga, is produced by Tomorrow Studios in collaboration with Netflix.
This new casting announcement for Season 3 is sure to excite fans as the series continues to evolve and expand its universe.
