The 2024 first look at The Agency introduced Michael Fassbender as a CIA operative whose return to London puts his undercover identity and personal life in conflict. Richard Gere plays Bosko in the Paramount+ espionage drama. The series now has two seasons listed in the U.S.; Season 2 premiered June 21, 2026.
What is The Agency about?
Paramount describes The Agency as a drama and suspense series, with episodes of roughly 60 minutes. Fassbender plays Martian, a covert CIA agent ordered to leave his undercover life and return to London Station. When the woman he left behind comes back into his life, their romance reignites, complicating his work, identity and mission. Paramount+’s series listing provides the current synopsis.
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Who is in the cast?
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Michael Fassbender | Martian, a covert CIA agent |
| Richard Gere | Bosko |
| Jeffrey Wright | Henry |
| Jodie Turner-Smith | Sami Zahir |
| Katherine Waterston and John Magaro | Also appear in the broader cast; individual roles are not stated in the cited official series listing. |
Paramount’s official series page lists the principal cast and roles. Gere’s casting was announced on July 1, 2024, in Paramount’s announcement.
What is the first-look story?
The exclusive first-look item was identified as an Entertainment Weekly article published October 17, 2024. Its indexed description says Gere, Fassbender and Wright appear as spies in the preview. That makes it a look at the show’s cast and premise, not a new announcement: the series was already being publicized in 2024. The original Entertainment Weekly page was not directly available in the sources used here, so no interview quotation is included.
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Is The Agency based on a French series?
Yes. The Agency adapts the French drama Le Bureau des Légendes, also known in English as The Bureau. Paramount describes the adaptation as a fresh take on the original. The official material establishes the relationship but does not, by itself, support a detailed comparison of the two shows. Paramount’s series announcement gives the adaptation background.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.Where can you watch The Agency, and when did Season 2 premiere?
Paramount+’s U.S. listing shows Season 1 and Season 2. Paramount Global Content records the Season 2 premiere as June 21, 2026, a date also given in the official Season 2 premiere announcement.
Paramount’s 2024 announcement named the UK, Canada, Australia, Italy, Germany, Latin America and Brazil among the international launch markets. That is historical launch information, not confirmation of present-day streaming rights or plan requirements. Catalogs and access can vary by country, so check the official Paramount+ page for your location.
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