Samba Schutte was elevated to series regular status for season 2 of “Pluribus,” Variety learned.
Schutte is known for playing Mr. Diabaté in season 1 as a guest star. Like Rhea Seehorn’s Carol, the character is immune to the epidemic and leads a hedonistic life.
Schutte is also known for starring in the HBO Max pirate comedy “Our Flag Means Death” as well as the NBC sitcom “Sunnyside.” He previously worked on the Dutch version of “The Daily Show,” “De Nieuwste Show,” as a writer and correspondent.
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Alongside Seehorn and Schutte, the cast also includes Karolina Wydra and Carlos-Manuel Vesga.
Season 2 of “Pluribus” is currently in production. The first season debuted on Apple TV in November 2025. The series was well received by critics and audiences upon its launch. It was one of the most nominated series at this year’s Emmy Awards, with 18 total nominations for its first season.
It won six Emmy Awards in its first season, including Seehorn for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series. Series creator Vince Gilligan also won the Emmy for Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series. Additional awards were given for Outstanding Picture Editing for a Drama Series, Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Comedy or Drama (one hour), Outstanding Original Music on the Main Title Theme, and Outstanding Production Design for a Contemporary Narrative Program (one hour or more).
“Pluribus” is produced for Apple TV by Sony Pictures Television and executive produced by Gilligan, Gordon Smith, Alison Tatlock, Diane Mercer, Jeff Frost, Jenn Carroll and Trina Siopy.
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