Netflix’s live-action adaptation of One Piece has officially revealed two major cast additions that have fans buzzing. Actor Cole Escola has been cast as fan-favorite Bon Clay, while Xolo Maridueña, known for his lead role in Cobra Kai and Blue Beetle, will portray Portgas D. Ace.
The announcements were made through the series’ official X and YouTube accounts, sparking excitement across the fandom. Both beloved characters will appear in Season 3, continuing the adaptation’s faithful yet cinematic approach to Eiichiro Oda’s legendary manga.
What to Expect in the Upcoming Seasons
A master of performance and precision! ?✨ A theatrical assassin who turns combat into art, Bon Clay is as dangerous as they are dazzling! ? ?☠️ Welcome Cole Escola to One Piece Season 3! ? pic.twitter.com/ckcgnGaATC
— ONE PIECE(ワンピース) Netflix (@onepiecenetflix) November 3, 2025
ONE PIECE: Season 3 just got a whole lot hotter!! ? We are beyond excited to announce that Xolo Maridueña will be playing the beloved Portgas D. Ace in the next stretch of our adventure! ? ? pic.twitter.com/MqrKjiZmGD
— ONE PIECE(ワンピース) Netflix (@onepiecenetflix) November 5, 2025
Filming for One Piece Season 2 concluded in February 2025 after starting production in June 2024. The second season will adapt the storylines from the Loguetown arc through Drum Island, introducing several key figures that set the stage for the Alabasta Saga.
Netflix has confirmed that One Piece Season 2 will premiere in 2026, promising even more high-stakes adventure and emotional storytelling.
The new cast lineup for the second season includes:
David Dastmalchian as Mr. 3, Jazzara Jaslyn as Miss Valentine, Sophia Anne Caruso as Miss Goldenweek, Camrus Johnson as Mr. 5, Daniel Lasker as Mr. 9, Clive Russel as Crocus, Werner Coetser as Dorry, Brendan Murray as Brogy, Rigo Sanchez as Dragon, Callum Kerr as Smoker, Julia Rehwald as Tashigi, Rob Colletti as Wapol, Ty Keogh as Dalton, Katey Sagal as Dr. Kureha, Mark Harelik as Dr. Hiriluk, Sendhil Ramamurthy as Nefertari Cobra, Charithra Chandran as Nefertari Vivi, Joe Manganiello as Crocodile, Lera Abova as Nico Robin, Mark Penwill as Chess, Anton David Jeftha as K.M., James Hiroyuki Liao as Ipponmatsu, and Mikaela Hoover as Tony Tony Chopper — who also provides facial capture for the CGI-animated character.
Building on Global Success
Season 1 of One Piece, which premiered on August 31, 2023, became one of Netflix’s most successful shows of the year, topping global charts and earning critical acclaim for its faithful adaptation, production design, and performances. The show’s success has made it a cornerstone of Netflix’s growing anime-to-live-action portfolio.
With the addition of Ace and Bon Clay, the upcoming seasons are expected to deepen emotional stakes and expand the One Piece world for both longtime fans and newcomers.
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