Samba Schutte will continue with “Pluribus” as a series regular beginning in Season 2, following his appearance as a guest star in the first season. In the show, Schutte portrays Mr. Diabaté, a character who shares immunity to an outbreak with another main character played by Rhea Seehorn and maintains a hedonistic lifestyle.
Schutte brings experience from several television projects to the role. He has appeared in the HBO Max comedy series “Our Flag Means Death” and the NBC sitcom “Sunnyside.” Earlier in his career, he worked on the Dutch version of “The Daily Show” titled “De Nieuwste Show” in writing and correspondent capacities.
“Pluribus” Season 2 is currently in active production. The series premiered on Apple TV in November 2025 and generated significant critical and audience reception. The first season earned 18 nominations at this year’s Emmy Awards, with the show ultimately winning six Emmys. Seehorn received the award for outstanding lead actress in a drama series, while series creator Vince Gilligan won for outstanding writing for a drama series. Additional Emmy wins went to the show for outstanding picture editing for a drama series, outstanding sound mixing for a comedy or drama, outstanding original main title theme music, and outstanding production design for a narrative contemporary program.
The series is produced for Apple TV by Sony Pictures Television, with executive producers including creator Vince Gilligan, Gordon Smith, Alison Tatlock, Diane Mercer, Jeff Frost, Jenn Carroll, and Trina Siopy. The cast for the new season includes Seehorn, Schutte, Karolina Wydra, and Carlos-Manuel Vesga. Schutte is represented by Innovative Artists and Established Artists.
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