Netflix's The Recruit star Noah Centineo off-screen from Disney stardom to getting sober

Netflix's spy thriller The Recruit, starring Noah Centineo as Owen Hendricks, is finally returning. The series first captivated audiences in 2022, earning an impressive 84% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

Centineo portrays a fresh-faced CIA lawyer who joins the intelligence agency straight out of law school. Fans will recall the shocking conclusion of season one when Owen discovered that Max Meladze's (Laura Haddock) long-lost daughter was still alive.

The second series picks up from the cliff-hanger ending over two years ago, with the protagonist embarking on a new mission to South Korea. As Netflix subscribers tune into the second season, here's everything you need to know about the 28-year-old leading actor.

Born in Miami in May 1996, Centineo entered the industry at the tender age of eight, thanks to his sister. The Netflix star credits his desire to act to his sibling Taylor.

According to Centineo, his sister wanted to be a model and 'dragged' him along to her open-call audition, reports the Mirror.

A few years after his first audition, the budding star scored a minor role on Disney Channel's Austin and Ally.

Centineo was initially cast for a small one-liner but quickly became a recurring character on the show, acting alongside Laura Marano.

His journey with Disney continued as he featured in hit shows like Shake It Up and Jessie. In 2014, Centineo won over hearts playing a love interest in the Disney film How to Build A Better Boy, which saw him star with China Anne McClain and Kelli Berglund.

But it was his 2015 role in ABC's The Fosters that marked a turning point in his acting career. The family drama already had a dedicated fan base when Centineo filled the shoes previously worn by former Disney sensation Jake T.