The series, which follows CIA station chief Joe McNamara (Zoë Saldaña) as she navigates the high-stakes world of counterterrorism, has been a global hit for the streaming platform. In its first week, ‘Lioness' set a new record as Paramount+'s most-watched worldwide series premiere, with nearly 6 million total viewers.
Season 2 will see the return of Saldaña, Laysla De Oliveira, Michael Kelly, and Nicole Kidman, with Morgan Freeman being promoted to a series regular as Secretary of State Edwin Mullins. Fans can expect more heart-stopping suspense and action as the talented team, led by executive producer Taylor Sheridan, delivers another gripping season.
“Our Paramount+ audience resoundingly has joined forces in support of ‘Lioness” gripping, global story and the powerhouse performances from Zoë Saldaña, Laysla De Oliveira and Nicole Kidman,”
said Paramount+ programming EVP Jeff Grossman.
We cannot wait to see more of the heart-stopping suspense and action that Taylor Sheridan and the incredibly talented team deliver in its second season.
Lioness, inspired by an actual U.S. Military program, follows the life of Joe (Saldaña) while she attempts to balance her personal and professional life as the tip of the CIA's spear in the war on terror. The series also stars Dave Annable, Jill Wagner, LaMonica Garrett, James Jordan, Austin Hébert, Jonah Wharton, and Hannah Love Lanier.
With the series' new title and the addition of Morgan Freeman to the cast, ‘Lioness' is poised to captivate audiences once again. What exciting developments can viewers expect in the next chapter of this thrilling espionage saga? Stay tuned to find out!
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