“The Agency Renewed for Season 2”

Paramount+ with Showtime recently announced that they are renewing their spy drama series “The Agency” for a second season. The show features an impressive ensemble cast including Michael Fassbender, Jeffrey Wright, Richard Gere, and Jodie Turner-Smith. The renewal decision came quickly after the series premiered on November 29th and became the most streamed new series debut in Showtime’s history, with 5.1 million viewers worldwide.

According to Chris McCarthy, Paramount Global co-CEO and president/CEO of Showtime & MTV Entertainment Studios, the success of “The Agency” is a testament to the creative team behind it and indicates a bright future for the network.

The series, executive produced by George Clooney, Jez Butterworth, Joe Wright, and David Glasser, is a remake of the French series “Le Bureau des Legendes.” It follows a CIA operative (played by Fassbender) who is pulled out of an undercover assignment to return to the agency’s London station. When his past love (Turner-Smith) reenters the picture, he must navigate the complexities of romance, career, and identity.

In addition to the lead cast members, the show features supporting actors including Katherine Waterston, John Magaro, Alex Reznik, Andrew Brooke, Harriet Sansom Harris, India Fowler, Saura Lightfoot-Leon, and Reza Brojerdi. Acclaimed director Joe Wright helmed the first two episodes of the series.

Overall, the renewal of “The Agency” highlights the network’s commitment to quality storytelling and engaging content for its audience. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting series!