Tom Hiddleston is set to reprise his role as Jonathan Pine in a third season of 'The Night Manager', with production expected to begin in 2026. The actor, who played the undercover night porter in the original BBC One/AMC adaptation of John le Carré's novel, recalled how the series resonated with audiences, including former US President Joe Biden. 'All sorts of extraordinary people would approach me to say how much they loved it, like President Joe Biden,' Hiddleston said during a conversation at Deadline Studio @ Prime Experience.
The second season, which launched on Prime Video in January 2025, faced significant challenges in its development. Executive producer Stephen Garrett admitted that the first season had 'painted ourselves rightly into a narrative corner' by concluding the story definitively. 'We had no intention of setting up a second season,' he explained. The return was made possible by the introduction of Diego Calva's character Teddy Dos Santos, Roper's illegitimate son, which provided a 'fresh ignition' for the series.
Season 2 follows Pine, now living under the alias Alex Goodwin in London, as he discovers that arms dealer Richard Roper (Hugh Laurie) is still alive and backing a military coup in Colombia. Pine forms an unlikely partnership with Teddy, who seeks his father's approval but learns he will never be loved as much as Roper's legitimate son. The season also features Olivia Colman reprising her role as Angela Burr.
One of the most talked-about scenes in the second season involves a seductive dance between Pine, Teddy, and Camila Morrone's character Roxana. Director Georgi Banks-Davies described it as 'about power' and 'using sex as power.' Hiddleston noted the deep connection between Pine and Teddy, saying they 'recognize each other very quickly' as 'orphans' with 'deep wells of private pain.'
The third season will continue the story, though details remain under wraps. The series has been praised for its compelling narrative and strong performances, with the first season winning multiple Emmy awards.
