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‘Pluribus’ Ups Samba Schutte to Series Regular in Season 2

The actor appeared in two episodes of the Apple TV show's first season.

Apple TV's highly acclaimed series "Pluribus" has announced that Samba Schutte will be promoted to a series regular for the upcoming second season, which is currently in production. The show, created by Emmy Award winner Vince Gilligan, stars Rhea Seehorn as the miserable protagonist who must save the world from an alien hive mind.

The cast also includes Karolina Wydra and Carlos-Manuel Vesga. Schutte, who gained recognition for his role in "Our Flag Means Death" and "Sunnyside," previously earned nominations for his performance in "Mr. Diabaté." His other notable credits include comedy specials and video game appearances. "Pluribus" has already amassed six Emmy Awards, including for Outstanding Writing in a Drama Series, Lead Actress in a Drama Series, and Production Design.

Rhea Seehorn's breakthrough performance has earned her a Golden Globe, Critics Choice Awards, and Peabody Award. The series is produced by Sony Pictures Television and executive produced by Gilligan, Smith, Tatlock, Mercer, Frost, Carroll, and Siopy.

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