Mexican actor Diego Calva is set to make his mark on British television as he joins the cast of The Night Manager season 2, playing arms dealer Teddy Dos Santos. The rising star, best known for his roles in Narcos: Mexico and Babylon, steps into the high-profile BBC spy thriller as a new rival for Tom Hiddleston's character Jonathan Pine.
Calva's Teddy Dos Santos becomes the latest target of MI6 asset Jonathan Pine, who notices a connection between Teddy and his old adversary Richard Roper, played by Hugh Laurie. Pine infiltrates Teddy's inner circle in a dangerous mission to dismantle his operation, mirroring his previous undercover work against Roper.
The actor, who received a Golden Globe nomination for his role in Damien Chazelle's Babylon, has been praised by co-star Tom Hiddleston. Hiddleston described Calva's performance as "majestic, thoughtful and sensitive", adding that he was "blown away" by his work on the series.
Calva expressed his gratitude for joining the cast, saying he felt "lucky and proud" to work alongside Hiddleston and Camila Morrone. He noted that the cast welcomed him like family, and praised Hiddleston as "one of the most disciplined, energetic, and charismatic actors I have ever worked with".
Teasing the new season, Calva said: "This season has a lot of spirit and soul. It's not just an espionage thriller with suspense; it's a story about betrayal and family. In Teddy's case, it's also a story about faith and hope." The Night Manager season 2 airs on Sundays on BBC One and iPlayer.
