At a Glance
- The Night Manager season 2 premiered January 11, 2026 on Prime Video, eight years after the first season
- Tom Hiddleston, Olivia Colman and Noah Jupe return, joined by six major new cast members
- Diego Calva leads new additions as Colombian arms dealer Teddy Dos Santos
- Why it matters: Fans waited nearly a decade to see Jonathan Pine’s next chapter unfold
Nearly a decade after the 2016 debut of The Night Manager, Prime Video released season 2 on January 11, 2026. The crime thriller brings back Tom Hiddleston as Jonathan Pine and introduces a slate of fresh faces led by Diego Calva’s villainous arms dealer.
Returning Hero Meets New Threat
The new season picks up eight years after Pine thought he had buried his violent past. A chance sighting of a former Roper mercenary drags him back into danger and introduces Colombian businessman Teddy Dos Santos, portrayed by Diego Calva.
Calva’s character models his illegal weapons empire after Hugh Laurie’s Richard Roper from season 1. Hiddleston told the BBC that Teddy is “majestic, thoughtful and sensitive,” traits that make him a formidable adversary for Pine.
Complete New Cast Roster
The second season expands the ensemble with six newcomers:
- Diego Calva as Teddy Dos Santos, Colombian arms dealer
- Camila Morrone as Roxana Bolaños, businesswoman who aids Pine
- Indira Varma as Mayra Cavendish, Secret Intelligence Service chief
- Hayley Squires as Sally Price-Jones, MI6 officer
- Paul Chahidi as Basil Karapetian, senior MI6 official
- Kirby Howell-Baptiste as Dr. Kim Saunders, intelligence psychiatrist
Character Deep Dive
Camila Morrone’s Roxana helps Pine infiltrate Teddy’s Colombian operation. The actress described her role as unpredictable and resilient, praising the writing for keeping Roxana from falling into femme fatale clichés. Morrone earned an Emmy nomination for Daisy Jones & the Six before joining this project.
Indira Varma oversees Pine and the “Night Owls” crew as intelligence chief Mayra Cavendish. The Game of Thrones alum called the series “phenomenal television” on social media ahead of the premiere.
Hayley Squires plays MI6 officer Sally Price-Jones, working under both Pine and Olivia Colman’s Angela Burr. The BAFTA-nominated actress wrapped filming in November 2024 and thanked the “beautiful cast and crew” for the experience.
Paul Chahidi hinted his character Basil Karapetian has shifting allegiances, telling BBC’s The One that audiences are “never quite sure who’s who.” The Tony-nominated actor earned both Tony and Laurence Olivier nominations for Twelfth Night.
Kirby Howell-Baptiste rounds out the new additions as Dr. Kim Saunders, psychiatrist to British intelligence agents. Her character takes particular interest in Pine’s unresolved trauma. The English actress previously appeared in Killing Eve, The Sandman and The Good Place.
Production Timeline
- December 2025: Tom Hiddleston praises new cast to BBC
- November 2024: Filming wraps, per Hayley Squires
- January 11, 2026: Season 2 premieres on Prime Video
Background on New Stars
Diego Calva received a Golden Globe nomination for 2022’s Babylon and appeared in Narcos: Mexico, Unstoppable and The Inmate. Camila Morrone modeled for Victoria’s Secret before acting in films like Death Wish and Never Goin’ Back.
Indira Varma began her career in Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love and won a Laurence Olivier Award. Besides Game of Thrones, she starred in Rome, Luther and Paranoid. Hayley Squires earned BAFTA recognition for I, Daniel Blake and currently appears opposite Bryan Cranston in West End’s All My Sons.
Paul Chahidi has extensive theater credits plus roles in The Death of Stalin and The Country. Kirby Howell-Baptiste’s resume includes Downward Dog, Veronica Mars and This Way Up.
Key Takeaways
- Prime Video’s The Night Manager returned January 11, 2026 after a nine-year hiatus
- Six new cast members join Tom Hiddleston’s Jonathan Pine for international intrigue
- Diego Calva leads antagonists as Colombian arms dealer Teddy Dos Santos
- The expanded ensemble includes Emmy, BAFTA and Olivier Award nominees
