Formerly titled Special Ops: Lioness, the drama is inspired by a real American military program and follows the life of Joe (Saldaña) as she tries to balance her personal and professional lives as the tip of the CIA's spear in the war on terror.
The drama, also starring Michael Kelly, Morgan Freeman and Nicole Kidman, set a record as the streamer's most-watched series premiere worldwide on launch day, with nearly 6 million total viewers in its first week on Paramount+ worldwide and on a linear preview on the Paramount Network.
The spy thriller is produced by MTV Entertainment Studios and 101 Studios for Paramount+.
“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.” Said Chris McCarthy, Office of the CEO, Paramount Global and President & CEO, Showtime/MTV Entertainment Studios: “Lioness captivated audiences around the world as one of the most-watched global series premieres on Paramount+ last year. Driven by Taylor Sheridan’s masterful storytelling and Nicole Kidman and Zoe Saldaña’s remarkable performances, season two promises to immerse audiences in yet another riveting, adrenaline-fueled journey.”
The series also stars Dave Annable, Jill Wagner, LaMonica Garrett, James Jordan, Austin Hébert, Jonah Wharton and Hannah Love Lanier.
Lioness is produced by Taylor Sheridan, David C. Glasser, Zoe Saldaña, Nicole Kidman, Ron Burkle, Bob Yari, David Hutkin, Jill Wagner, David Lemanowicz, Geyer Kosinski, Michael Friedman and Keith Cox and distributed by Paramount Global Content Distribution.
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