The Night Manager first debuted all the way back in 2016, so we were well and truly shocked (in a good way) when it was announced that we would be finally getting a second season in 2026.
Returning on New Year's Day, the show saw Tom Hiddleston reprise his role as Jonathan Pine. While he was hoping for a quieter life, Pine gets sucked back into the world of high stakes action and espionage on the international stage.
Based on the characters created by John le Carré, the show's second season did not disappoint and sees Hiddleston reappear alongside a stellar cast.
Alongside Hiddleston’s return, Olivia Colman reprises her role as formidable MI6 chief Angela Burr, with Alistair Petrie back as Sandy Langbourne. But there's also some new faces joining. Oh, and there's a big, bad villain that's back in a seeeeeerious way...
Here's everything you need to know.
The Night Manager season 2 cast
Below is a list of all the cast:
- Tom Hiddleston as Jonathan Pine
- Olivia Colman as Angela Burr
- Diego Calva as Teddy
- Camila Morrone as Roxana
- Indira Varma as Mayra
- Paul Chahidi as Basil
- Hayley Squires as Sally
- Alistair Petrie as Sandy Langbourne
- Douglas Hodge as Rex Mayhew
- Michael Nardone as Frisky
- Noah Jupe as Daniel "Danny" Roper
- Hugh Laurie as Richard Roper
For more on the cast keep scrolling.
The Night Manager season 2 returning cast
Tom Hiddleston as Jonathan Pine
Who is Jonathan Pine? Jonathan Pine is a former soldier turned hotel manager who is drawn into the dangerous inner circle of a powerful arms dealer. Season two picks up with Pine "Living another life, under another name: 'Alex Goodwin'". This identity soon changes to "Matthew Ellis, who is a high-flying, reckless financier. He lives hard and plays hard. He has money to burn, money to lose, money to win, and money to waste," Hiddleston revealed.
What else has Tom Hiddleston been in? Tom Hiddleston is best known for bringing the iconic Loki to life in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, appearing in Thor, The Avengers, and his own series, Loki. His film career also includes standout roles in Crimson Peak, Kong: Skull Island, and High-Rise. On the small screen, Hiddleston has impressed audiences in productions such as The Hollow Crown, Kenneth Branagh’s Wallander, and The Essex Serpent.
Olivia Colman as Angela Burr
Who is Angela Burr? Angela Burr is a determined intelligence officer heading a small enforcement unit, with a singular focus on taking down the elusive arms dealer Richard Roper. Interestingly, the character was originally male in John le Carré’s novel.
"It’s been lovely going back to Angela Burr after nine years. I know it’s nine years because I was very pregnant the last time round, and that baby bump is now nine years old. It’s been lovely to come back and to get to see the old team," Colman said.
What else has Olivia Colman been in? The formidable actress began her career in comedy before moving into dramatic roles. She is best known for portraying Queen Elizabeth II in Netflix’sThe Crown. Her other notable performances include DS Ellie Miller in Broadchurch, Queen Anne in The Favourite (a role that earned her an Oscar), and Leda in The Lost Daughter.
Alistair Petrie as Sandy Langbourne
Who is Sandy Langbourne? In season one, Sandy belonged to Roper’s inner circle of confidants.
What else has Alistair Petrie been in? Fans of Sex Education will recognise Alistair Petrie as Michael Groff, the strict father of Adam and former headteacher of Moordale Secondary School. His other television work includes Funny Woman, Why Didn't They Ask Evans?, Deep State, and Sherlock. On the big screen, he has appeared in films such as Hellboy, Rush, and Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.
Douglas Hodge as Rex Mayhew
Who is Rex Mayhew? Rex is a Whitehall bureaucrat who, in season one, provided Angela with information he believed could aid her case.
What else has Douglas Hodge been in? The actor’s previous television work includes the ITV drama The Town and Penny Dreadful. On the big screen, he appeared as Sir Robert Loxley alongside Russell Crowe in Robin Hood
Michael Nardone as Frisky
Who is Frisky? Frisky is one of Roper's henchmen.
What else has Michael Nardone been in? The Scottish actor played the villainous Mascius in HBO’s Rome, DI Neil McKinven in Traces, and Donnie Tulloch in Shetland. He also appeared in Rogue One, Dune, Line of Duty, and Merlin.
Noah Jupe as Daniel "Danny" Roper
Who is Daniel Roper? Danny is the son of arms dealer Richard Roper, who was rescued by Pine early in season one. In season two, we meet Daniel back in the UK as a young man.
"He’s gone through dramatic changes. He left his home in Spain and returned to London and never saw his dad again. He has this constant question looming over him and a shadow of grief that has taken its toll. He’s negative and cynical and he’s having a tough time growing up and trying to work out who he is, due to the absence of his father.
What else has Noah Jupe been in? Jupe’s credits include blockbuster films Ford v Ferrari and A Quiet Place, as well as Sky Atlantic’s The Undoing.
Hugh Laurie as Richard Roper
Who is Richard Roper? Richard Roper is an arms dealer and the villain from season 1 of The Night Manager, whowe are led to believe was killed at the beginning of season two. His death was linked to season one, and the fact that Jonathan sabotaged a huge arms deal, leading Roper to be indebted to his customers.
In the season two prologue, Angela and Jonathan travel to Syria to identify Roper's body. However, Roper makes a shock return at the end of episode three and it is revealed that he faked his own death, and even threatened Angela so that she would verify his "death".
Speaking about Roper's motivations in the series, Hugh Laurie, who plays the arms dealer said:"He's got himself back onto the playing field and reactivated a lot of his contacts and formed a plan that will allow him to pay off his debt and therefore survive, because if he doesn’t, they will surely get him," the actor told Radio Times.
What else has Hugh Laurie been in? Hugh Laurie is a beloved English actor. Starting out on British comedy shows like Blackadder, he is perhaps best known for his starring role in the medical drama House, where he played the medical genius Dr Gregory House for eight seasons.
He has also appeared in a huge range of TV and film across different genres including Veep, Monsters vs. Aliens, Street Kings, Flight of the Phoenix, Peter’s Friends, Sense and Sensibility, Cousin Bette, The Man in the Iron Mask, 101 Dalmatians and the Stuart Little films.
The Night Manager season 2 new cast
Diego Calva as Teddy
Who is Teddy? Teddy is a Colombian arms dealer.
On Teddy and Matthew Ellis - Jonathan Pine’s new alias - Calva explained: "At first, Matthew seems like just a rich, privileged guy, and Teddy thinks he can use him for his money. But he soon realises that Matthew is fearless and, like him, comes from a broken home with nothing to lose. Teddy relates to that, and their relationship grows from this shared understanding, developing into a brother-like bond."
What else has Diego Calva been in? Audiences may know Calva from his roles in Babylon and Narcos: Mexico.
Camila Morrone as Roxana
Who is Roxana? Roxana is a Colombian figure who, despite reservations, joins forces with Pine.
What else has Camila Morrone been in? Morrone has appeared in several films, including Bukowski, Death Wish, Never Goin' Back, and Valley Girl. Last year, she also starred as Camila Dunne in the musical drama series Daisy Jones & The Six.
Indira Varma as Mayra
Who is Mayra? Mayra will play a key role in the second season as a character central to the unfolding story.
What else has India Varma been in? Varma’s television credits include Luther, Game of Thrones, Rome, Patrick Melrose, Carnival Row, Obi-Wan Kenobi, The Capture, and Extrapolations. He has also appeared in films such as Exodus: Gods and Kings and Official Secrets.
Paul Chahidi as Basil
Who is Basil? Paul Chahidi joins the cast as Basil, a character set to make an intriguing appearance in season two.
What else has Paul Chahidi been in? Fans may know Chahidi from his recent roles in Wicked Little Letters, The Serpent Queen, and This Country.
Hayley Squires as Sally
Who is Sally? Hayley Squires appears as Sally in season two, though details about her character are being kept under wraps
What else has Hayley Squires been in? Squires has previously appeared in Steven Knight’s reimagining of Great Expectations and the TV drama The Essex Serpent. On the big screen, she is known for indie films such as I, Daniel Blake, The Electrical Life of Louis Wain, and Beau Is Afraid.
The Night Manager season 2 is available on BBC iplayer. The final episode of season two airs on 1 February at 9pm on BBC One.
