Michael Fassbender‘s spy thriller The Agency was a runaway hit for its streamer, Paramount+. The global espionage action drama stars Fassbender, Jeffrey Wright, Jodie Turner-Smith, and Richard Gere. The first season garnered 5.1 million cross-platform viewers worldwide during its two-episode debut in the fall, making it a ratings blockbuster.
The Agency offered a fresh take on the critically acclaimed hit French drama Le Bureau des Legendes. This espionage thriller followed Martian (Michael Fassbender), a covert CIA agent who is ordered to abandon his undercover life and return to London Station. When the love he left behind reappears, romance reignites. His career, real identity, and mission are pitted against his heart, hurling them into a deadly game of international intrigue and espionage.
Now, season 2 is on the way and Paramount+ has released the new tension-filled trailer for it. Season 2 will be ten episodes and is scheduled to be available on June 21 at 12:00 AM PT / 3:00 AM ET on Paramount+.
The series stars Michael Fassbender, Jeffrey Wright, Jodie Turner-Smith, Katherine Waterson, Harriet Sansom Harris, John Magaro, Saura Lightfoot-Leon, India Fowler, Andrew Brooke, Christian Ochoa Lavernia, Reza Brojerdi, Ambreen Razia, Alex Reznik and Richard Gere. Dominic West and Hugh Bonneville guest star. Recurring cast includes Medalion Rahimi, Tessa Ferrer, Clayne Crawford, Keanush Tafreshi and Raza Jaffrey.
The second season of The Agency was commissioned by Paramount+ and produced in association with Paramount Television Studios and 101 Studios. Tony winner Jez Butterworth and John-Henry Butterworth return as writers and executive producers. Executive producers also include David C. Glasser, Ron Burkle, David Hutkin and Bob Yari for 101 Studios; George Clooney and Grant Heslov for Smokehouse Pictures; Alex Berger for TOP – The Originals Productions; Ashley Stern and Pascal Breton for Federation Studios/Federation Entertainment of America; Michael Fassbender, Joe Wright and Keith Cox.
“The success of The Agency is proof that our new Showtime slate is poised to propel Paramount+ to its next phase of growth,” said Chris McCarthy, Paramount Global Co-CEO and President/CEO, Showtime & MTV Entertainment Studios. “This achievement is a testament to the creative power of the team led by George Clooney, Jez Butterworth, Joe Wright and David Glasser and our incredible cast including Michael Fassbender, Richard Gere, Jodie Turner-Smith and Jeffrey Wright.”