'CIA operatives on Joe's Team!' Lioness features a trio of Taylor Sheridan-verse stars
Paramount+ series 'Lioness' ropes in three Taylor Sheridan veterans, Dave Annable, LaMonica Garrett, and James Jordan, to join Zoe Saldaña and Laysla De Oliveira in Season 1.
The CIA has never looked so familiar! 'Lioness,' the eagerly anticipated Paramount+ series, is reuniting a host of Taylor Sheridan-verse stars for its debut season. As reported by Deadline in 2022, veterans Dave Annable, LaMonica Garrett, and James Jordan from various Sheridan's creations like 'Yellowstone' and '1883,' have signed on for the intriguing CIA tale.
"From Yellowstone to Lioness"
Annable, best known for his performance in 'Yellowstone' and 'Walker,' is set to portray Neil, the husband to Zoe Saldaña's character, Joe, and father to their two daughters. James Jordan and LaMonica Garrett are taking up roles as Two Cups and Tucker, respectively, experienced operatives from the CIA Special Activities Division and essential components of Joe's team.
"CIA Operatives on Joe's Team!"
'Lioness,' based on a genuine CIA program, follows a raw but passionate Marine, Cruz Manuelos (played by Laysla De Oliveira), who is selected for the CIA’s Lioness Engagement Team. Her objective? Infiltrate and dismantle a terrorist organization from the inside. Saldaña's character Joe, a seasoned station chief of the Lioness program, is the one holding the reins, responsible for training, managing, and leading her female undercover operatives.
The series boasts a stunning executive production team, with big names like Nicole Kidman, Zoe Saldaña, and of course, the keyword himself, Taylor Sheridan. 'Lioness' promises to weave a captivating narrative that is both thrilling and thought-provoking.
Each actor brings a wealth of experience to their roles in 'Lioness.' Garrett, known for his stellar performances in 'The Terminal List' and '1883,' is ready to dive into the clandestine world of CIA operations, while Jordan, who has shared screen space with Angelina Jolie and Jeremy Renner, prepares to tackle the challenging task of an experienced operative.
'Lioness' is undoubtedly set to become another notch in the successful belt of Taylor Sheridan's cinematic universe, with its dynamic cast and enthralling premise. As we look back, it's clear that the excitement surrounding its inception was well warranted.
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