The Night Agent

David Lyons
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David Lyons is an Australian actor known for bringing a grounded intensity and emotional depth to both American and Australian television. Born in Melbourne and a graduate of the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA), Lyons first broke out at home as Josh “ET” Holiday on Sea Patrol before making a seamless transition to U.S. audiences. He became widely recognized for his charismatic turn as Bass Monroe on NBC’s Revolution, following earlier roles on ER and in the lead of The Cape. On film, he has appeared in Eat Pray Love and Safe Haven, and more recently in Netflix’s The Night Agent and The Beast in Me. Whether playing complex antiheroes or steady leading men, Lyons consistently brings a quiet strength and humanity to his work, building a career that bridges continents and genres with ease.

Credits:

  • The Beast in Me
  • The Night Agent
  • Truth Be Told
  • Electric Dreams
  • Eat, Pray, Love
  • The Cape
  • Safe Haven
  • E.R.
  • Revolution
  • The Commons
  • Sea Patrol

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Arienne Mandi
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Arienne Mandi is a dynamic actress known for her compelling performances across television and film. She is best recognized for her breakout role as ‘Dani Núñez’ on Showtime’s The L Word: Generation Q and now captivates audiences worldwide as ‘Noor’ in Season 2 of Netflix’s hit series The Night Agent, which debuted at No. 1 on the platform’s Top 10 with 13.9 million views. Her portrayal of Noor has already been hailed as the season’s most compelling new character, with praise from outlets like Radio Times, CBS Los Angeles, and The Drew Barrymore Show.

In addition to her success on The Night Agent, Mandi stars in the politically charged, action-packed drama TATAMI, which soft-launched at the Palm Springs Film Festival and is set for a theatrical release this summer. Directed by Golda’s Guy Nattiv and co-directed by Zar Amir Ebrahimi, TATAMI tells the gripping story of an Iranian female judoka forced to choose between her dream of winning a gold medal and her safety under the oppressive demands of the Iranian regime. The film has already garnered critical attention for its powerful storytelling and timely political relevance.

Fluent in Spanish, French, Farsi, and English, Mandi brings a global perspective to her performances, adding authenticity and depth to the diverse characters she portrays. With a growing reputation for taking on complex and emotionally rich roles, she continues to establish herself as a force to watch in both television and film.

CREDITS:
  • The Night Agent
  • The L Word: Generation Q
  • FBI
  • In the Vault
  • Hawaii Five-0
  • NCIS
  • NCIS: Los Angeles
  • Agent X
  • Love, Classified

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  • ASSISTANT: Elle Powell
  • SOCIAL OUTREACH: Alara Ceri

Teddy Sears
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A talented actor dedicated to his craft, Teddy Sears has built a career across numerous hit television series with roles that consistently elevate his body of work in entertainment.

Sears is now appearing in the new NBC medical drama series BRILLIANT MINDS opposite Zachary Quinto, and will next appear in season two of Netflix’s breakout series THE NIGHT AGENT.

He previously starred in Ryan Murphy’s anthology series AMERICAN HORROR STORIES opposite Alicia Silverstone and Murphy’s Netflix series THE POLITICIAN opposite Bette Midler, as well as a large recurring role on NBC’s CHICAGO FIRE and on CW’s THE FLASH. Sears was series regular on the Fox series 24: LEGACY, the Showtime Golden Globe nominated drama series MASTERS OF SEX, and the Steven Bochco legal drama RAISING THE BAR.

Further credits include FX’s acclaimed series AMERICAN HORROR STORY (also opposite Quinto) and AMERICAN CRIME STORY: IMPEACHMENT in recurring roles, and numerous guest starring roles on AMC’s MAD MEN, HBO’s BIG LOVE, NBC’s long running crime drama LAW & ORDER: SVU, and the award-winning comedy series UGLY BETTY (among many others).

His TV movies include A WALTON’S THANKSGIVING opposite Bellamy Young, CHRISTMAS IN EVERGREEN opposite Ashley Williams, and THE CLIENT LIST opposite Jennifer Love Hewitt.

Recent voice work includes the DC Comics animated feature JUSTICE LEAGUE: WARWORLD and THE DISCO BALL written by Kyle Killen.

On the big screen, Sears was seen in the film NINE LIVES directed by Barry Sonnenfeld starring Kevin Spacey, Jennifer Garner and Christopher Walken, as well as the Blumhouse thriller CURVE opposite Julianne Hough. And in 2009 Sears appeared alongside Colin Firth and Julianne Moore in the Tom Ford-directed film A SINGLE MAN.

Originally from Chevy Chase, Maryland, Sears graduated from the University of Virginia in 1999. Following college, Sears moved to New York where he began his acting career, studying under acclaimed coach William Esper.

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  • SOCIAL OUTREACH: Alara Ceri
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