Behind the Scenes of “The Night Agent”: Unveiling the Audition Stories of Season 2’s Star Connections

One of Netflix’s most popular series of all time is back on our screens this week as The Night Agent makes its return. This time, the stakes are higher than ever before as agent Peter Sutherland (Gabriel Basso) must thwart a potential attack in New York City.

After the events of the inaugural season, which was once Netflix’s most viewed show in 2023, Peter has received an official promotion, transitioning from behind the desk to the field as a Night Agent.

Guiding him is fellow Night Agent Alice, portrayed by Pitch Perfect star Brittany Snow, who, according to the show’s production notes, initially auditioned for the lead female role of Rose Larking in season 1. While Luciane Buchanan ultimately secured the role as the tech whiz and Peter’s love interest, Snow now joins the cast as the formidable Alice.

When GamesRadar+ pointed out that Snow was initially considered for the role of Alice during a recent interview, Basso candidly admitted he was unaware of this, saying: “I didn’t know anything about that. That’s cool. It all worked out. She was great!”

With Snow’s filmography primarily featuring musicals like Hairspray and romantic comedies such as John Tucker Must Die, audiences may be surprised to see her take on an action-packed role. However, for Basso, this makes Snow a perfect fit for the part as it demonstrates that anyone can truly embody a Night Agent, given that the role demands a wide range of skills.

He elaborates: “It’s really cool that we can both be doing the same job. You know typically I think people would look at Peter, someone who…