LIONESS Season 2 Trailer (2024) Zoe Saldaña, Nicole Kidman

LIONESS Season 2 Trailer (2024) Zoe Saldaña, Nicole Kidman

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LIONESS Season 2 Trailer (2024) Zoe Saldaña, Morgan Freeman, Nicole Kidman
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"Nobody's Innocent! Nobody..." Paramount+ has revealed the first official trailer for the next season of the hit series Lioness, also known as Special Ops: Lioness. This action spy series originally debuted last year, and this next season is already ready to launch in October this fall. The espionage thriller co-created by Oscar nominee Taylor Sheridan will continue with an 8-episode second season. Joe, Kaitlyn, Byron, and the QRF team embark on a timely extraction after a high-ranking government official is kidnapped by a cartel. After a new Lioness is identified, they travel to Iraq to close the asset and continue their missions. Lioness features a star-studded cast with Zoe Saldaña, Laysla De Oliveira, Genesis Rodriguez, and Michael Kelly, plus Oscar winner Morgan Freeman and Oscar / Emmy winner Nicole Kidman. Season 2's cast also stars Dave Annable, Jill Wagner, LaMonica Garrett, James Jordan, Austin Hébert, Jonah Wharton, Thad Luckinbill, Hannah Love Lanier. This is an extra intense 90 sec trailer, tons of action footage spliced in. Almost looks like this next season will be a big step up over the first 8 episodes last year.

Here's the first official trailer for Paramount+'s series Lioness - Season 2, direct from their YouTube:

Lioness - Season 2 Trailer

Lioness - Season 2 Trailer

In this next season of the hit action thriller series, as the CIA's fight against terror moves closer to home, Joe (Saldaña), Kaitlyn (Kidman), & Byron (Kelly) enlist a new Lioness operative to infiltrate a previously unknown threat. With pressure mounting from all sides, Joe is forced to confront the profound personal sacrifices she has made as the leader of the Lioness program. Lioness, also known as Special Ops: Lioness, is a series created by acclaimed writer Taylor Sheridan, of "Yellowstone", "1883", "1923", "Tulsa King", known for directing the films Wind River and Those Who Wish Me Dead, plus writing Sicario and Hell or High Water. Co-created by Jill Wagner. Final writing credits on this season are not out yet. With episodes directed by Michael Friedman and Taylor Sheridan. Lioness - Season 2 is executive produced by 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. Paramount will release this new season of Lioness streaming on Paramount+ starting on October 27th, 2024 this fall. Who's ready for more of this?
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“There’s no such thing as a moral war. There’s survival, and there’s surrender.” So says Zoe Saldaña in a voiceover in the explosive first trailer for Season 2 of Taylor Sheridan‘s Lioness.

“Do you love your country?”, asks Saldaña’s Joe to a new recruit. “Your country needs more.”

The trailer also features Nicole Kidman with a warning that “No one can be trusted”, and Morgan Freeman asking “How did we get to where we are today? Nobody’s innocent. Nobody.”

Returning cast also includes Laysla De Oliveira, Genesis Rodriguez and Michael Kelly. See additional details of the series below. You can watch the trailer above.

PREVIOUS, August 28: Paramount+ has set Sunday, October 27 for the Season 2 premiere of Taylor Sheridan’s Lioness. The second season will launch with two episodes, exclusively on Paramount+ in the U.S. and international markets where the service is available. The streamer also released some first-look photos, which you can view above and below.

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Lioness stars Zoe Saldaña, who also executive produces, Laysla De Oliveira, Genesis Rodriguez and Michael Kelly, with Morgan Freeman, and Nicole Kidman, who executive produces.

In Season 2, as the CIA’s fight against terror moves closer to home, Joe (Saldaña), Kaitlyn (Kidman), and Byron (Kelly) enlist a new Lioness operative to infiltrate a previously unknown threat. With pressure mounting from all sides, Joe is forced to confront the profound personal sacrifices she has made as the leader of the Lioness program.

The series also stars Dave Annable, Jill Wagner, LaMonica Garrett, James Jordan, Austin Hébert, Jonah Wharton, Thad Luckinbill and Hannah Love Lanier.

Season 1 of Lioness set a record as the streamer’s most-watched worldwide series premiere on launch day, with nearly 6 million total viewers in its first week across Paramount+ globally and on a linear preview on the Paramount Network.

The espionage thriller is produced by MTV Entertainment Studios and 101 Studios. Sheridan executive produces with David C. Glasser, Saldaña, Kidman, Ron Burkle, Bob Yari, David Hutkin, Jill Wagner, David Lemanowicz, Geyer Kosinski, Michael Friedman and Keith Cox.

Zoe Saldana as Joe in ‘Lioness’

Nicole Kidman as Kaitlyn Meade in ‘Lioness’

Genesis Rodriguez as Josie Carillo in ‘Lioness’

Morgan Freeman as Secretary of State Mullins in ‘Lioness’
(L-R) Bruce McGill as NSA Chief Damian Hollar, Jennifer Ehle as Chief of Staff Mason, Morgan Freeman as Secretary of State Mullins, Michael Kelly as Bryon Westfield and Nicole Kidman as Kaitlyn Meade in Lioness
(L-R) Bruce McGill as NSA Chief Damian Hollar, Jennifer Ehle as Chief of Staff Mason, Morgan Freeman as Secretary of State Mullins, Michael Kelly as Bryon Westfield and Nicole Kidman as Kaitlyn Meade in ‘Lioness/
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In the trailer for the second season of Lioness, Zoe Saldaña says in voiceover, “There’s no such thing as a moral war. There’s survival, and there’s surrender.”

The opener sets up the tense first look at the return of the Paramount+ espionage thriller from Taylor Sheridan. The stellar cast is back — including Laysla De Oliveira, Genesis Rodriguez, Michael Kelly, and executive producers Morgan Freeman and Nicole Kidman — when season two premieres Oct. 27 with two episodes.

“How did we get to where we are today? Nobody’s innocent. Nobody,” Freeman impresses upon Kelly. Elsewhere, Kidman warns that no one can be trusted, while Saldaña stresses to a new recruit, “Do you love your country? Your country needs more.”

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Here is the logline for season two: “As the CIA’s fight against terror moves closer to home, Joe (Saldaña), Kaitlyn (Kidman) and Byron (Kelly) enlist a new Lioness operative to infiltrate a previously unknown threat. With pressure mounting from all sides, Joe is forced to confront the profound personal sacrifices she has made as the leader of the Lioness program.”

Dave Annable, Jill Wagner, LaMonica Garrett, James Jordan, Austin Hébert, Jonah Wharton, Thad Luckinbill and Hannah Love Lanier round out the cast.

The first season of Lioness added to Sheridan’s Paramount+ stable, which also includes Tulsa King, Yellowstone prequel 1883, Mayor of Kingstown and Lawmen: Bass Reeves, along with the forthcoming second season of Yellowstone prequel 1923 and Landman, starring Billy Bob Thornton, Jon Hamm and Demi Moore. (The final episodes of Yellowstone launch Nov. 10 on Paramount Network.)

Lioness is inspired by a real U.S. military program and revolves around the life of Joe (Saldaña) as she attempts to balance her personal and professional life working for the CIA and the war on terror. “[Sheridan] has a great deal of admiration for the real work that gets done when we’re all sleeping, so he takes it upon himself to highlight this world,” Saldaña previously told The Hollywood Reporter.

When Lioness (formerly titled Special Ops: Lioness) launched in July 2023, it set a record as the most watched worldwide series premiere on launch day on Paramount+ with nearly 6 million total viewers in its first week.

In addition to Sheridan, Kidman and Saldaña, Lioness is executive produced by David C. Glasser, 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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Zoe Saldana returns in tense 'Lioness Season 2' trailer
A new trailer for Lioness season 2 has been released, revealing what to expect from Zoe Saldaña's CIA officer Joe in the next chapter of Taylor Sheridan's spy thriller TV show. Lioness season 1 ended with the successful assassination of Asmar Ali Amrohi (Bassem Yousef), following Cruz Manuelos' (Laysla De Oliveira) infiltration of his home by befriending his daughter, Aaliyah (Stephanie Nur). While it was unclear where the story would go moving forward, the series did leave the door open for another operation regarding the titular CIA-based team.

Now, Paramount+ has released the first trailer for Lioness season 2, which teases more action and intrigue as the story continues. The trailer shows Joe interrogating a new operative about how much she loves her country, while out-of-context action sequences play throughout. These include US soldiers in gunfights and vehicle chases, including a car driving into a river and a helicopter taking off. Joe can also be seen going through multiple emotional moments as her job pushes her to the limit.

In addition to Saldaña's storyline, the trailer also hints at intrigue surrounding Kaitlyn (Nicole Kidman), whose house is seemingly broken into with an unknown body on the floor. Joe is also seen reckoning with her family, including kissing her husband, Neal (Dave Annable), and reassuring her daughter, Kate (Hannah Love Lanier). The trailer ends with the protagonist telling her new asset to try harder with her job, hinting at a new international operation she'll be in charge of overseeing. The trailer also contains a start date of October 27. Check out the trailer below:

Morgan Freeman's Secretary of State Edwin Mullins and Michael Kelly's CIA Deputy Director Byron Westfield also show up, although their role in season 2 remains unclear.

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Although exact plot details for Lioness season 2 are sparse, the trailer description confirms Joe will be hiring a new asset to deal with a threat that was previously unknown to the US Government. It also hints at a continued exploration of how her personal life with her family is impacted by everything she has to do for her job. This was highlighted in the trailer through interactions with Neal and Kate, including a brief scene of her husband throwing a phone to the floor out of frustration.

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Other characters are also likely to have their own unexpected events to deal with, such as Kyle (Thad Luckinbill), who was promoted to a series regular this season. As for the trailer, Kaitlyn seems like she'll have a threat potentially targeting her, possibly even harming her husband, Errol (Martin Donovan). Edwin and Byron also seem to be working on some kind of case together, with enough urgent factors for the CIA Deputy Director to be called while he's off the clock. Since season 1 had its own sprawling storyline, the same appears to be the case for its follow-up.

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Since Lioness is teasing just as much action as the first season did, it's unsurprising for the trailer to showcase plenty of dramatic, intense moments. Given how unpredictable the story of season 1 became, we anticipate a very similar approach to season 2 based on the action and drama that have been shared so far. With the premiere a little over a month away, it should prove interesting to see how creator Taylor Sheridan continues the story into a new era.
Can a recently recruited operative help the Lioness program? The upcoming season of “Lioness” sees the team facing a mysterious threat. Their new member is tasked with a dangerous mission, as Joe (Zoe Saldaña), Kaitlyn (Nicole Kidman), and Byron (Michael Kelly) provide much-needed support. Meanwhile, Joe faces difficulties in colliding with her personal and professional interests.

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Zoe Saldaña, Laysla De Oliveira, Michael Kelly, Morgan Freeman, and Nicole Kidman once again star in the Paramount+ series. “The Umbrella Academy” actress Genesis Rodriguez joins the cast as Captain Josephina Carrillo. Saldaña and Kidman take on added duties, serving as executive producers alongside Taylor Sheridan, David C. Glasser, Ron Burkle, Bob Yari, David Hutkin, Jill Wagner, David Lemanowicz, Geyer Kosinski, Michael Friedman, and Keith Cox.

The project hails from “Yellowstone” co-creator Sheridan, who also wrote 2015’s “Sicario.” Saldaña reflected on Sheridan’s influences on the acclaimed film “Lioness” during a Hollywood Reporter interview. “I do know that he has a great deal of admiration for the real work that gets done when we’re all sleeping, so he takes it upon himself to highlight this world,” the actress said.

The series’ official second season synopsis:

As the CIA’s fight against terror moves closer to home, Joe (Saldaña), Kaitlyn (Kidman), and Byron (Kelly) enlist a new Lioness operative to infiltrate a previously unknown threat. With pressure mounting from all sides, Joe is forced to confront the profound personal sacrifices she has made as the leader of the Lioness program.

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Dave Annable, Jill Wagner, LaMonica Garrett, James Jordan, Austin Hébert, Jonah Wharton, Thad Luckinbill, and Hannah Love Lanier also star in “Lioness.” The Paramount+ series’ second season premieres October 27. Watch the new trailer below.

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Paramount+ has released the action-packed first Trailer for Season 2 of the Taylor Sheridan series ‘Lioness’ starring Zoe Saldana, Nicole Kidman and Morgan Freeman which will debut this October on the streaming service.

You can watch the Official Trailer for the new season below. Newcomers to the series and those who might like to physically own the debut season are also invited to read our ‘Lioness: Season 1’ Blu-ray Review!

The 8-episode second season of ‘Lioness’ will premiere Sunday, October 27, 2024 with 2 episodes, streaming exclusively on Paramount+. You can also stream the entire first season of the series and if you’re not a Paramount+ subscriber visit HERE to start your free trial today!

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LIONESS features a star-studded cast, including series lead and executive producer Zoe Saldaña, Laysla De Oliveira, Genesis Rodriguez and Emmy Award nominee Michael Kelly, with Oscar winner Morgan Freeman, and Oscar and Emmy winner and executive producer Nicole Kidman. The series is produced by MTV Entertainment Studios and 101 Studios exclusively for Paramount+.

In season two, as the CIA’s fight against terror moves closer to home, Joe (Saldaña), Kaitlyn (Kidman), and Byron (Kelly) enlist a new Lioness operative to infiltrate a previously unknown threat. With pressure mounting from all sides, Joe is forced to confront the profound personal sacrifices she has made as the leader of the Lioness program. The series also stars Dave Annable, Jill Wagner, LaMonica Garrett, James Jordan, Austin Hébert, Jonah Wharton, Thad Luckinbill and Hannah Love Lanier.

The series is executive 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.
After a debut season filled with high-stakes espionage and surprising twists, Paramount+'s Lioness is getting ready for to return — and this time with a new face joining the mix.

Genesis Rodriguez joins Zoe Saldaña, Nicole Kidman and Morgan Freeman in season 2 this fall as Captain Josephina Carillo, or “Josie,” a fierce and dedicated helicopter pilot.

Saldaña, who reprises her role as Joe, program director of the CIA’s Lioness program tasked with training, managing and leading the group’s female undercover operatives, exclusively tells PEOPLE the season will start with Joe taking some much-deserved time off, having prioritized her marriage to Neal (Dave Annable) and relationship with daughter Kate (Hannah Love Lanier).

"Joe is taking time off, which is what she wanted," Saldaña says. "She is spending time mending her marriage and rehabilitating her relationship with her daughter. She’s just spending time with her family... Joe and Neal are in a really good place at the start of the season."

In these exclusive first-look photos — especially the one below as well as the tense photo above with Kidman's Kaitlyn Meade — Joe may not be in a "really good place" for long.

Zoe Saldana as Joe in Lioness, episode 2, season 2, streaming on Paramount+, 2024.
Zoe Saldana as Joe in season 2 of 'Lioness.'. Ryan Green/Paramount+
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Season 2 presents Joe with a new set of challenges, including a rough start with Josie. “It’s a strange relationship — there’s a lot of mistrust from the beginning,” Saldaña hints.

Still, collaborating with Rodriguez, 37, has been “breath of fresh air," Saldaña says. “She is sweet, kind, and so professional. When you speak to her, there's just this light to her spirit that makes everyone smile around her.”

“I've known Genesis for a long time,” Saldaña continues. “I am a fan of her work and most of all, my family and I have been a fan of her father’s [José Luis Rodriguez] music since birth. It's been an honor working with her.”

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Genesis Rodriguez as Captain Josephin, or "Josie," Carillo in season 2 of 'Lioness.'. Ryan Green/Paramount+
Rodriguez, who looks ready for battle in the exclusive image above, says she’s admired her Lioness costar "for so long," calling their onscreen partnership a “dream come true."

“All of us, our team, all of us are a family,” she continues, noting that the cast spends their days off together. “This is the dream job.”

Speaking about her own role, Rodriguez stays general, simply calling Josie "fierce." She adds, "I really can’t wait for you to meet her."

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Nicole Kidman as Kaitlyn Meade in season 2 of 'Lioness.'. Ryan Green/Paramount+
On the other hand, Saldaña says Joe still has a great relationship and total trust with her boss Kaitlyn Meade (above, surely contemplating her next move), the CIA’s Senior Supervisor.

"There is absolute trust in Joe’s relationship with Kaitlyn. They very much have a role model, mentee-mentor kind of relationship. Joe has always looked up to Kaitlyn and Kaitlyn knows that there is nothing that she can ask of Joe that she won't deliver on," Saldaña shares. "Joe always demands excellence from herself and from her team because she regards Kaitlyn so highly and having her respect is very important to her because they’re very much Lionesses, both of them. In terms of driving missions, they believe in what they’re doing and believe in the Lioness program."
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Morgan Freeman as Secretary of State Mullins in season 2 of 'Lioness.'. Ryan Green/Paramount+
The spy drama’s cast — which also includes Freeman playing U.S. Secretary of State Edwin Mullins (above) and Michael Kelly as CIA Deputy Director Byron Westfield — and their crew went out of their way to make Rodriguez feel welcome.

“That happened from the beginning — during training and exercises and stunt training,” Saldaña recalls. “At rehearsals, Gen was just such a trooper, but this is a good crew where there are a whole bunch of good apples, and I have to say I feel really lucky, because the cast members that I've been working with on this show are just beautiful individuals. So obviously the same way they made me feel well really welcome, and I made them feel welcome, we did the same for Gen and that sort of took off from the beginning."

L-R Bruce McGill as NSA Chief Damian Hollar, Jennifer Ehle as Chief of Staff Mason, Morgan Freeman as Secretary of State Mullins, Michael Kelly as Bryon Westfield and Nicole Kidman as Kaitlyn Meade in Lioness, episode 1, season 2, streaming on Paramount+, 2024.
Bruce McGill as NSA Chief Damian Hollar, Jennifer Ehle as Chief of Staff Mason, Morgan Freeman as Secretary of State Mullins, Michael Kelly as Bryon Westfield and Nicole Kidman as Kaitlyn Meade in season 2 of 'Lioness.'. Ryan Green/Paramount+
In addition to Saldaña, Rodriguez, Kidman, Freeman and Kelly, the series stars Laysla De Oliveira, Jill Wagner, LaMonica Garrett, Jennifer Ehle, James Jordan, Austin Hébert, Jonah Wharton, Bruce McGill and Thad Luckinbill.

Saldaña, Kidman and Wagner also serve as executive producers, alongside creator Taylor Sheridan, David C. Glasser, Ron Burkle, Bob Yari, David Hutkin, David Lemanowicz, Geyer Kosinski, Michael Friedman and Keith Cox.

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With the first season proving to be another big television hit for Taylor Sheridan, people are already beginning to wonder about Lioness season 2. The spy thriller stars Zoe Saldaña as a handler in a special CIA program that uses a female agent to go undercover and befriend the daughter of a suspected terrorist weapons supplier. The show looks at the behind-the-scenes decision-making within the operation as well as the intense danger it presents.

Like Tulsa King, Lioness is one of the few television programs Taylor Sheridan has created that isn't part of his expansive Yellowstone universe of shows. However, that is not to say that the show could not kick off its own universe. The title seems to suggest the possibility of other stories being told under the Special Ops umbrella. Whatever direction the possible Lioness season 2 takes will be a good indicator of the show's future — and there's definitely demand for the high-octane thriller to continue.

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Zoe Saldana on the phone in Special Ops Lioness
After revealing the release date for the returning Taylor Sheridan series, the latest news comes in the form of a full trailer for Lioness season 2. Highlighting the action-packed nature of the series, the trailer also focuses in on Joe as she tries to reckon with her family life and her complicated job. Meanwhile, Kaitlyn's house is ransacked, and a mysterious body is found on the floor. Though the trailer doesn't explain the full story, it's expected that the shadowy Kaitlyn may find herself in a deeper conspiracy.

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The Next Mission Begins In October
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Though it took a while for the word to come down, Paramount+ opted to renew Lioness for a sophomore season following amazing viewership numbers. The Taylor Sheridan series is yet another feather in the prolific producer's cap, and it has the chance to blossom into an ongoing series should the show continue beyond season 2. Despite the delays caused by the 2023 Hollywood strikes, Lioness season 2 will return on Sunday, October 27, 2024. The first two episodes will premiere during week one before switching to an episode-per-week format going forward.

Special Ops: Lioness season 1 concluded on September 3, 2023.

Lioness Season 2 Cast
The Main Cast Is Returning

Once again leading the charge as disillusioned special operatives, Zoe Saldaña will be back as Joe while Laysla De Oliveira will return as Cruz.

Along with the announcement that a second season was on the way, a few of the main cast members were also announced to reprise their roles in Lioness season 2. Once again leading the charge as disillusioned special operatives, Zoe Saldaña will be back as Joe while Laysla De Oliveira will return as Cruz. The other big names of the first season will also be back and Nicole Kidman is slated to reprise her role as jaded liaison Kaitlyn Meade. The legendary actor Morgan Freeman played Secretary of State Edwin Mullins in season 1, and he has been upgraded to a main role in season 2.

One newcomer for season 2 is Genesis Rodriguez who has been tapped to play the role of Josephine "Josie" Carillo, a helicopter pilot. More new faces are expected, but a complete cast list hasn't been announced yet, and will likely come around the release of the sophomore season.

The confirmed cast of Lioness season 2 includes:

Actor

Lioness Role

Zoe Saldaña

Joe

Zoe Saldana in Special Ops Lioness season 1, episode 6
Laysla De Oliveira

Cruz

Cruz Manuelos in Special Ops: Lioness season 1, episode 8.
Michael Kelly

Byron

Byron Westfield (Michael Kelly) in a suit looking serious in Special Ops: Lioness episode 5.
Genesis Rodriguez

Josephine "Josie" Carillo

Genesis Rodriguez as Sloan standing in her uniform in The Umbrella Academy season 3.
Nicole Kidman

Kaitlyn Meade

Kaitlyn looks on in Special Ops: Lioness season 1, episode 4.
Morgan Freeman

Edwin Mullins

Morgan Freeman as Edwin Mullins talking to someone in Special Ops: Lioness season 1, episode 8.
Thad Luckinbill

Kyle McManus

Thad Luckinbill as Kyle in a scene from Lioness season 1
Lioness Season 2 Story Details
A New Recruit & Another Terrorist Plot
Nicole Kidman as Kaitlyn Meade looking serious in Special Ops Lioness
The first season of Lioness ended with Cruz walking away from the program totally disillusioned with her mission and the second season is likely to pick up from there. However, the synopsis provided by Paramount+ indicates a new recruit (played by Genesis Rodriguez) will be the central focus as she too is dispatched on a deadly mission. Meanwhile, Joe must contend with the fallout of her decisions as she finds herself torn between the duty to her country and the duty to herself in Lioness season 2.

Lioness Season 2 Trailer
Watch The Full Trailer Below
Nicole Kidman looking serious in Lioness season 2 trailer
Befitting the return of the Taylor Sheridan action hit, Paramount+ dropped a full-length trailer for Lioness season 2 that is chock-full of explosive scenes. Besides the pulse-pounding action sequences, the trailer also focuses in on Joe as she tries to reconcile her job with her faltering family life. Also, Kaitlyn is put in the line of fire when someone breaks into her home, resulting in someone dying on her floor. Meanwhile, Lioness' newest recruit is forced to her limits as she tries to accept her new mission.

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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.

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Lioness Season 2 Release Date Confirmed
Zoe Saldana is currently making waves for her performance in the much-buzzed-about Narco musical "Emilia Perez." While moviegoers might be surprised by her growing Oscar buzz, television fans -- especially Taylor Sheridan devotees -- know she has been delivering some of her best work as a no-nonsense special ops operative in the military action-thriller series "Lioness." A tough feat, especially since Saldana is sharing the screen with major heavy hitters like Oscar-winners Nicole Kidman and Morgan Freeman, and Emmy-nominee Michael Kelly.

"Lioness" returns for its second season in October. Inspired by a real-life U.S. military program, Saldana stars as "Joe," the station chief of the Lioness program. She is responsible for training, managing, and leading a team of female undercover operatives regularly tasked with some of the CIA's most dangerous missions. Saldana's Joe is currently mentoring the program's latest recruit, Marine Sergeant Cruz Manuelos (played by breakout Laysla De Oliveira), a rookie 'Lioness' operative eager to learn the ropes of undercover work.

The series, created by "Yellowstone" showrunner and "Sicario" writer Taylor Sheridan, also delves into Joe's domestic life as she struggles to balance her loyalties as an anti-terrorist operative with her responsibilities as a parent to a rebellious teenage daughter.

Morgan Freeman co-stars as U.S. Secretary of State Edwin Mullins, while Nicole Kidman takes on the role of Agent Kaitlyn Meade, the CIA director overseeing operations and working to disrupt state-sponsored terrorism around the world.

Michael Kelly (House of Cards, Jack Ryan) also co-stars as CIA Deputy Director Byron Westfield, with Dave Annable (Yellowstone) playing Saldana's surgeon husband, Neal, and Hannah Love Lanier (2024's Road House) as their teenage daughter. Joining the cast of Season 2 are Max Martini, Kirk Acevedo, and Patricia de Leon.

"Lioness: Season 2" is set to stream on October 27th, exclusively on Paramount Plus. For a taste of what's to come, check out the official Season 2 trailer above.

synopsis:
SPECIAL OPS: LIONESS, inspired by an actual US Military program, follows the life of Joe (Zoe Saldana) while she attempts to balance her personal and professional life as the tip of the CIA's spear in the war on terror. The Lioness Program, overseen by Kaitlyn Meade (Nicole Kidman) and Donald Westfield (Michael Kelly), enlists an aggressive Marine Raider named Cruz (Laysla De Oliveira) to operate undercover alongside Joe among the power brokers of State terrorism in the CIA's efforts to thwart the next 9/11.

starring Zoe Saldana, Laysla De Oliveira, Michael Kelly, Morgan Freeman, Nicole Kidman, Dave Annable, Hannah Love Lanier, Max Martini, Kirk Acevedo, Patricia de Leon

release date October 27, 2024 (on Paramount Plus)
“Lioness” has been renewed for Season 2 at Paramount+, Variety has learned.

Previously titled “Special Ops: Lioness,” the series debuted its first season at the streamer in July 2023. It hails from Taylor Sheridan, who produced the series under his expansive overall deal with Paramount.

The series stars Zoe Saldana, Laysla De Oliveira, Nicole Kidman, Michael Kelly, and Morgan Freeman. Freeman will be a series regular in the second season. Dave Annable, Jill Wagner, LaMonica Garrett, James Jordan, Austin Hébert, Jonah Wharton and Hannah Love Lanier also star.

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“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 of programming for 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.”

The series, which is 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,” per the official logline.

“’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 of Showtime/MTV Entertainment Studios. “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.”

Per Paramount, the series pulled in nearly 6 million viewers in its first week across Paramount+ and the linear preview that aired on Paramount Network.

Taylor Sheridan serves as an executive producer on the show along with Saldaña, Kidman, and Wagner. David C. Glasser, Ron Burkle, Bob Yari, David Hutkin, David Lemanowicz, Geyer Kosinski, Michael Friedman and Keith Cox also executive produce. The series is produced by MTV Entertainment Studios and 101 Studios and is distributed by Paramount Global Content Distribution.

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