The Night Manager Season 2: Confirmation, Cast & Everything We Know

Summary BBC renewed The Night Manager for 2 more seasons almost a decade after season 1.

Tom Hiddleston will reprise his role in the upcoming seasons starting in 2024.

Season 2 will feature an original story since the first season exhausted the source material.

Years after the first season of the BBC spy drama The Night Manager aired season 2 was officially announced with Tom Hiddleston returning. Based on the book by MI6 intelligence officer turned novelist John le Carré, The Night Manager was adapted for the small screen by Hanna creator David Farr and directed by Bird Box helmer Susanne Bier. The series brought together some of Britain’s finest acting talents with Tom Hiddleston playing Jonathan Pine, a luxury hotel night manager and former soldier who is roped into infiltrating arms dealer Richard Roper’s (Hugh Laurie) inner circle.

The first season of The Night Manager received widespread critical acclaim on both sides of the Atlantic and the series went on to win three Golden Globes, two Emmys, and three BAFTAs. Although the first season covered almost all of John le Carré’s novel, the success of The Night Manager left viewers wanting more. There’s certainly enough enthusiasm for a second outing among the show’s cast and crew, and nearly a decade later, the show finally got a green light.

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The Night Manager Season 2 Latest News

Two New Stars Join The Cast

Not long after it was announced that the show would be returning following a nearly decade-long hiatus, the latest news sees two new cast members join The Night Manager season 2. First, it was revealed that Daisy Jones & the Six star Camila Morrone will star alongside a returning Tom Hiddleston in season 2 (via Variety). Then, only a few days later, Narcos: Mexico star Diego Calva was added to the ensemble (via Radio Times). As it stands now, nothing is known about Morrone or Calva's roles in the sophomore season.

The Night Manager season 1 concluded in 2016.

The Night Manager Season 2 Is Confirmed

Not One, But Two Seasons Are On The Way

Though hope was high that The Night Manager would be renewed for a second season sometime in the future, the years ticked by with little update. Now, the Tom Hiddleston-led spy series returned from the proverbial grave and has been renewed for not one, but two seasons by the BBC. It's unclear what the future holds beyond season 3, and it may be that a two-season arc is in the works, necessitating a two-season renewal.

The Night Manager Season 2 Cast

Tom Hiddleston Returns To Reprise His Role

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The first name attached to the cast of the show was Tom Hiddleston who will return to The Night Manager season 2 and 3 to play the eponymous character. Hiddleston shined in season 1 as hotel manager and former soldier Jonathan Pine, who finds himself infiltrating the world of a powerful arms dealer. Many other season 1 stars including Hugh Laurie and Elizabeth Debicki have expressed interest in returning, but it is unclear which characters will be needed until story details are revealed.

The cast of The Night Manager season 2 grew with new additions in May 2024, and Daisy Jones & the Six star Camila Morrone has been tapped to star alongside Hiddleston. Additionally, Narcos: Mexico standout Diego Calva has also been cast to appear in the sophomore outing, but nothing is known about their roles yet. It is also unknown if the new cast members will appear in season 3 as well.

The list of known cast members for The Night Agent season 2 includes:

Actor The Night Manager Role Tom Hiddleston Jonathan Pine Camila Morrone Unknown Diego Calva Unknown

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The Night Manager Season 2 Story

Season 1 Exhausted The Source Material

Season 2 will likely see Hiddleston's Jonathan Pine infiltrate some other dangerous criminal enterprise.

John le Carré’s original work was a standalone novel and season 1 of The Night Manager used up the entire story with little left over. With that in mind, season 2 will need to be a wholly original story, something that has never been done with a le Carré work before. Though the details remain under wraps, season 2 will likely see Hiddleston's Jonathan Pine infiltrate some other dangerous criminal enterprise, building upon his successful infiltration of Roper's weapons ring in season 1. However, until the plot is revealed, everything is pure speculation.

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buy Not available Not available Not available The Night Manager is a drama thriller miniseries based on John le Carré’s novel, featuring Tom Hiddleston as a former British soldier who infiltrates the inner circle of an arms dealer, played by Hugh Laurie. The series covers an ever-increasing game of cat and mouse where one false move could spell disaster for either party. Cast Tom Hiddleston , Hugh Laurie , Olivia Colman , Tom Hollander , Elizabeth Debicki , David Harewood Release Date February 21, 2016 Seasons 1 Network BBC One Streaming Service(s) AMC+ Franchise(s) Based on a novel by John le Carré Writers David Farr Directors Susanne Bier Main Genre Thriller Creator(s) David Farr Expand