Carl Roberts 
Season two of Lioness will star Zoe Saldaña, Laysla De Oliveira, Michael Kelly and Academy Award Winners Nicole Kidman and Morgan Freeman.
Paramount+ today announced that the original drama series LIONESS (previously titled SPECIAL OPS: LIONESS) has been renewed for a second season. From Oscar nominee Taylor Sheridan, the series’ returning star-studded cast includes series lead and executive producer Zoe Saldaña. Laysla De Oliveira. Emmy® nominee Michael Kelly. With Oscar winner Morgan Freeman, who will be a series regular in season two. And Oscar winner and executive producer Nicole Kidman. The record-breaking espionage thriller is produced by MTV Entertainment Studios and 101 Studios exclusively for Paramount+.
SEASON ONE
Season one of LIONESS set a new record as the service’s most-watched worldwide series premiere on launch day, at that time. With nearly six million total viewers in its first week across Paramount+ globally. And a linear preview on the Paramount Network.
JEFF GROSSMAN
“Our Paramount+ audience resoundingly has joined forces in support of LIONESS’ gripping, global story and the powerhouse performances from Zoe Saldaña, Laysla De Oliveira and Nicole Kidman,” said Jeff Grossman, Executive Vice President, Programming, Paramount+. “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.”
CHRIS MCCARTHY
“LIONESS captivated audiences around the world as one of the most-watched global series premieres on Paramount+ last year,” said Chris McCarthy, Office of the CEO, Paramount Global and President & CEO, SHOWTIME/MTV Entertainment Studios. “Driven by Taylor Sheridan’s masterful storytelling and Nicole Kidman’s and Zoe Saldaña’s remarkable performances, season two promises to immerse audiences in yet another riveting, adrenaline-fueled journey.”
ABOUT THE SERIES
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 and Jill Wagner. LaMonica Garrett, James Jordan. Austin Hébert, Jonah Wharton. And Hannah Love Lanier. The series is executive produced by Taylor Sheridan and David C. Glasser. Zoe Saldaña, Nicole Kidman, Ron Burkle. Bob Yari, David Hutkin, Jill Wagner. David Lemanowicz, Geyer Kosinski. Michael Friedman and Keith Cox. It is distributed by Paramount Global Content Distribution.
TAYLOR SHERIDAN CONTENT ON PARAMOUNT+
In addition to LIONESS, Sheridan’s growing slate on Paramount+ includes TULSA KING, MAYOR OF KINGSTOWN and LANDMAN, which currently are all in production. 1923, which will begin filming its second season later this year. LAWMEN: BASS REEVES and 1883.
Lioness season 2 is currently in production and will premiere on Paramount+ at a future date.
Introducing Carl! As the News Editor at Future of the Force, Carl has been an invaluable member of our team since early 2016. His expertise and dedication have made him an integral part of our editorial staff. Beyond his professional role, Carl is a fervent supporter of Liverpool F.C. and an avid follower of pop culture. He has a deep passion for Halloween, Friday the 13th, and the iconic movie franchises Star Wars and Star Trek.
He can be found either at his neighborhood cinema, enjoying the latest releases on the big screen, or at home streaming the newest blockbuster movies.
