It was later renewed for another run in May 2024 and premiered on October 27, 2024.
InLionessSeason 1, Freeman guest starred as the political character and was promoted in Season 2 to series regular.
He toldTV Insider:
Taylor Sheridan.
Im so enamored of him and his work.
Hes so prolific, and its always good.
After that, theres nothing like putting on a pair of comfortable shoes.
Lionesshas since gained a solid followingthanks to its explosive plot that seesZoe Saldanas Joe in the center.
Morgan Freeman Lauds Taylor Sheridan for ‘Lioness’ Again!
Number two, it’s an incredible cast that I work with Zoe and Nicole and Michael and Bruce.
Just that alone is enough.
To top it all off, I’m paid to do it.
You’re grabbed by the very writing itself.
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The man is astounding.
Lionessis currently streaming on Paramount+.
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Special Ops: Lioness is a Paramount+ original series starring Zoe Saldana and Nicole Kidman. The series centers on a marine and a CIA agent who work together with the daughter of a dangerous terrorist group to destroy the organization. Taylor Sheridan (Yellowstone co-creator) and Jill Wagner created the series, which was directed by Paul Cameron and Anthony Byrne.