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Former Tahidi High actor Emmanuel Mugo lands role in Hollywood series
01st July, 2026 12:56 PM
Former Tahidi High actor and popular stuntman Emmanuel Mugo has added another major milestone to his acting career after landing a role in the second season of Paramount+’s spy thriller, The Agency.
The second season of The Agency premiered on June 21, 2026.
Mugo shared the exciting news with fans on social media, expressing gratitude for the opportunity to be part of the internationally acclaimed production.
“An absolute privilege to have been part of the KENYAN STUNT TEAM,” he wrote while sharing behind-the-scenes video from the set.
Major milestone
The actor, who has steadily built his career beyond Kenyan television, joins a cast led by Hollywood heavyweights including Michael Fassbender, Jeffrey Wright, Richard Gere, Jodie Turner-Smith and Katherine Waterston.
His casting has sparked excitement among his Kenyan fans, with everyone congratulating him for showcasing Kenyan talent on the global stage.
For many Kenyans, Mugo is best known for his role in the long-running high school drama Tahidi High, which introduced him to a national audience. However, his career has since evolved beyond local television.
As a stuntman, Mugo has worked on high-profile projects such as Netflix’s Sense8 and the Kenyan military action film Mission to Rescue. His versatility in both acting and stunt performance has earned him recognition as one of Kenya’s most accomplished action performers.
His latest achievement is another sign of the growing presence of Kenyan talent on the global stage, with more local actors and filmmakers finding opportunities in international productions.
About The Agency
The Agency is an American political espionage thriller television series produced by Showtime and distributed by Paramount+.
The series is based on the acclaimed French drama Le Bureau des Légendes and follows Martian, a covert CIA agent who is ordered to abandon his undercover life and return to London Station.
His return is complicated when the woman he left behind unexpectedly reappears, forcing him to choose between duty and love while becoming entangled in a dangerous web of international espionage.
Season two features scenes filmed in Kenya, including Nairobi and other locations, giving local actors such as Emmanuel Mugo an opportunity to showcase their talent alongside some of Hollywood’s biggest stars.
