Michael Fassbender on trust, AI, and the psychological toll of espionage in The Agency season 2

Michael Fassbender, the lead in Paramount+ thriller The Agency, expresses concerns about the increasing difficulty of discerning reliable information online due to the prevalence of misinformation and AI. The show, which is set to premiere its second season on 21 June 2026, centers on CIA agents living under assumed identities. Adapted from the French series The Bureau, it features Fassbender alongside Richard Gere and Katherine Waterston. Fassbender highlights the series' focus on moral dilemmas and psychological toll, likening it to the works of John le Carré. While The New York Times lauded its authenticity, The Guardian criticized its pacing. Waterston emphasizes the societal dangers of AI and advocates for regulation. Fassbender admits to being misled by online falsehoods, often corrected by his wife, Alicia Vikander, and reflects on the personal sacrifices of undercover agents, stating, "You'll lose your own personality."