Lioness

Paramount+‘sSpecial Ops : Lionesscontainsa talented and magisterial cast , place from Academy Award winnersto an actress who has starred in four of the highest - grossing movies of all time . The spy thrillerTV show comes from the brain of Taylor Sheridan , who is most known for creatingYellowstoneand all its spinoffs . However , Sheridan branched out from the neo - westerly play whenSpecial Ops : Lionessdebuted in July 2023 , and it was a hit for Paramount+ ( despite invite sundry reviews from critic ) . As a result , the platform renew it for a 2nd season , which premiere in October 2024 .

Paramount+ changed the show ’s statute title fromSpecial Ops : Lionessto justLionessin season 2 .

The spy thriller seriesrevolves around the CIA ’s Lioness program , whichSpecial Ops : Lionessbases on a real military task forcenow defunct . The CIA recruits a distaff operative to infiltrate terrorist organizations or other groups that are on the United States government ’s microwave radar . InSpecial Ops : Lionessseason 1 , the Lioness program enlisted the helper of a sergeant in the Marines to take down a terrorist , and time of year 2 features the squad have on a Modern Lioness .

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Special Ops : LionessCast

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Zoe Saldaña

Joe and Kaitlyn in Special Ops: Lioness.

Joe McNamara

Laysla De Oliveira

Cruz Manuelos

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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.

Dave Annable

Neal McNamara

Nicole Kidman

Jack Ryan and Special Ops: Lioness.

Kaitlyn Meade

Morgan Freeman

Edwin Mullins

Headshot Of Zoe Saldana In The 2024 KERING Women In Motion Awards

Genesis Rodriguez

Josephina " Josie " Carrillo

Michael Kelly

Headshot Of Nicole Kidman In The Los Angeles Premiere Of Netflix’s ‘A Family Affair’

Byron Westfield

Thad Luckinbill

Kyle McManus

Special Ops: Lioness

Jill Wagner

Bobby

LaMonica Garrett

Tucker

James Jordan

Two Cups

Austin Hébert

Randy

Jonah Wharton

Tex

Stephanie Nur

Aaliyah Amrohi

Hannah Love Lanier

Kate McNamara

Martin Donovan

Errol Meade

Zoe Saldaña As Joe McNamara

Date Of Birth: June 19, 1978

Actress : Zoe Saldaña was acquit in Passaic , New Jersey , but was mostly raised in Queens , New York City . Saldaña expend some of her childhood in the Dominican Republic , where her mother was from , before returning to New York as a teenager . She got levy by a natural endowment agency , which helpedSaldaña set down her first theatrical role in a movie — Center Stagein 2000 . However , Saldaña ’s career started growing in 2002 when she played Kit inCrossroads , the Britney Spears road comedy drama . Saldaña truly stepped into the spotlight in 2009 when she starred inStar TrekandAvatar​​​​​.

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Special Ops : Lioness

Character : Saldaña leads the cast ofSpecial Ops : LionessasJoe McNamara , the CIA officer in charge of the Lioness programme . Joe struggles to equilibrise her employment with her personal living , as see inSpecial Ops : Lionessseason 1 , sequence 4 . However , she often prioritise her job , which leads to tenseness between Joe , her husband , and their teenage girl .

Laysla De Oliveira As Sergeant Cruz Manuelos

Date Of Birth: January 11, 1992

Actress : Laysla De Oliveira was born in Toronto , Ontario , Canada , and started model when she was a young stripling . However , De Oliveira stargaze of being an actress . So , she studied dramatic event and dance at Rosedale Heights School of the Arts and got an agent . Over the years , De Oliveira appeared in a few movies and television shows here and there , buther first heavy role was as Dodge inthe cast ofLocke & Keyon Netflix .

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Character : Sergeant Cruz Manuelos , play by De Oliveira , isthe show ’s first Lioness inSpecial Ops : Lionessseason 1.Cruz is a Marine who joins the military to escape an opprobrious relationship , and her talent and loyalty catch Joe ’s middle . The Lioness program recruits Cruz , but her mission does n’t exactly go as smoothly as in the first place hoped .

Taylor Sheridan ’s star - studded series Lioness features Nicole Kidman , Morgan Freeman , and Zoe Saldana yet still received pitiable reviews among critics .

Dave Annable As Neal McNamara

Date Of Birth: September 15, 1979

Actor : Dave Annable was expect in Suffern , New York , but grew up in Walden , New York . After eminent school , Annable look the State University of New York at Plattsburgh ( SUNY Plattsburgh ) . However , he shed out in 2003 to pursue his play calling full - clip . Annable appeared in various commercials and had guest spots on television show before landinghis breakout role in 2006 — Justin Walker in the cast ofBrothers & Sisterson ABC .

Dave Annable ’s Movies & TV Shows

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Dan Miller

Character : Annable portraysNeal McNamara , Joe ’s married man , inSpecial Ops : Lionesson Paramount+ . Neal is a pediatric oncology operating surgeon , intend that both married man and wife have stressful ( often heartbreaking ) jobs that put a strain on their relationship . Joe promises Neal to be around more after the time of year 1 finale , but she ’s back in the competitiveness in season 2 .

Nicole Kidman As Kaitlyn Meade

Date Of Birth: June 20, 1967

Actress : Nicole Kidman was born in Honolulu , Hawaii , to Australian parents in the United States on student visa . Her kin returned to Sydney , Australia just a few years after her birthing , where she was predominantly raised . Kidman develop a honey and endowment for terpsichore and acting when she was very vernal , joining the Phillip Street Theatre before expend out of high schoolhouse . In 1990,Kidman rose to prominence after starring in the sport action filmDays of Thunder​​​​​.Kidman ’s movie and television set careertook off , and Kidman is now one of the most acclaimed and highest - bear actresses in Hollywood .

Nicole Kidman has received five Oscar nominations over the course of her vocation , winning Best Actress for her performance as Virginia Woolf inThe Hoursin 2002 .

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Character : Kidman stars as Kaitlyn Meade inTaylor Sheridan ’s TV showSpecial Ops : Lionesson Paramount+.Meade is a high - outrank CIA official who supervise the Lioness programas Joe ’s boss . She often attend as Joe ’s intimate , support her and the Lioness program to those with high ranks .

Morgan Freeman As U.S. Secretary of State Edwin Mullins

Date Of Birth: June 1, 1937

Actor : Morgan Freeman was have in Memphis , Tennessee , but he locomote oftentimes as a child , be in Mississippi , Indiana , and Illinois . He started acting at a young geezerhood , but when Freeman was offered a dramatic play scholarship from Jackson State University after gamey school , he release it down and enlisted in the United States Air Force . Freeman attend to for four years before moving to Los Angeles to act on an move vocation . In 1971 , Freeman realize recognition when he appeared in the PBS fry ’s showThe Electric Company​​​​​​.Freeman decease on to star in various film , withhis find coming viaStreet Smartin 1987 .

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Morgan Freeman has been nominated for five Oscar , winning Best Supporting Actor in 2005 for his operation as Eddie " Scrap Iron " Dupris inMillion Dollar Baby .

Genesis Rodriguez As Captain Josephina Carrillo

Date Of Birth: July 29, 1987

Actress : Genesis Rodriguez was born in Miami , Florida , andher acting life history began with Telemundo telenovelas . Later , Rodriguez made the jump to Hollywood , where she mark a few outstanding roles , including a three - episode stint inEntourageand voicing Honey Lemon inBig Hero 6 . However , Rodriguez arrive at more attention when she joinedThe Umbrella Academyseason 3 cast .

Genesis Rodriguez ’s Movies & TV Shows

Entourage

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Josephina Carrillo

Character : Rodriguez joinsthe cast ofSpecial Ops : Lionessin time of year 2as Captain Josephina " Josie " Carrillo . According toVariety , Josie is " a consecrate soldier with a trigger-happy personality " and " a skilled helicopter cowcatcher . "

Special Ops: Lioness Supporting Cast & Characters

Michael Kelly as Byron Westfield -Michael Kelly stars asByron Westfield , the CIA Deputy Director ( mean he ’s Kaitlyn ’s superior)inLionesson Paramount+ . Kelly , who has a lot of experience with political thrillers , is most known for his part as Doug Stamper inHouse of Cardsand as Mike November inthe cast ofJack Ryanon Amazon Prime Video .

Thad Luckinbill as Kyle McManus -Thad Luckinbill ’s Kyle McManus , a CIA officer , takes on a large role inLionessseason 2 as he joins forces with Joe . Viewers may recognise Luckinbill fromThe Young and the Restless , where he played J.T. Hellstrom for over 10 year .

Jill Wagner as Bobby -Bobby , bet bySpecial Ops : Lionessexecutive producer Jill Wagner , is the drawing card of the Lioness programme ’s QRF ( Quick Reaction Force ) squad . Wagner was previously one of the hosts of the ABC game showWipeoutand has appeared in numerous Hallmark moving picture .

LaMonica Garrett as Tucker -LaMonica Garrett stars as Tucker , a penis of the QRF squad , in the Paramount+ spy thriller . Lionessisn’t the first Taylor Sheridan undertaking Garrett has been a part of — he played Thomas inthe cast of1883 , the firstYellowstonespinoff . Garrett has also starred in several notable telecasting show , includingSons of Anarchy , Designated Survivor , The Last Ship , and the Arrowverse ( as the Monitor / Anti - Monitor ) .

James Jordan as Two Cups -Two Cups , played by James Jordan , is another QRF squad member inSpecial Ops : Lioness . Jordan has appeared in many Sheridan TV shows , includingYellowstoneas Steve Hendon , Mayor of Kingstownas Ed Simmons , and1883as Cookie .

Austin Hébert as Randy -Austin Hébert ’s Randy is a appendage of the Lioness program ’s QRF team . BeforeSpecial Ops : Lioness , Hébert asterisk as Wade in Sheridan’s1883on Paramout+ .

Jonah Wharton as Tex -Before joiningthe redact ofSpecial Ops : Lionessin season 1as Tex , another extremity of the QRF squad , Jonah Wharton appeared in many TV series , includingNCIS : Los Angeles , Bones , andThe Rookie .

Stephanie Nur as Aaliyah Amrohi -Stephanie Nur portrays Aaliyah Amrohi , the girl of a terrorist , in season 1 of the Paramount+ undercover agent thriller serial . Like many of herSpecial Ops : Lionesscostars , Nur appear in1883,playing Melodi .

Martin Donovan as Errol Meade -Martin Donovan ’s Errol Meade is Kaitlyn ’s married man and a high - outrank fiscal investor inSpecial Ops : Lionesson Paramount+ . Viewers might agnise Donovan from films such asThe Portrait of a Lady(which also star Nicole Kidman),The Book of Life , Insomnia , Ant - Man , orTenet .

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Special Ops : Lioness is a Paramount+ original series starring   Zoe Saldana and Nicole Kidman . The series centers on a devil dog and a CIA agentive role who knead 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 .

Source : Variety