Paramount+ has just debuted a first look at “Special Ops: Lioness”, also revealing the new title for the drama that had previously been titled simply “Lioness”.
The highly anticipated espionage thriller is the latest from series creator Taylor Sheridan, whose numerous Paramount+ shows include “Yellowstone” and its spinoffs, “The Mayor of Kingstown” and the Sylvester Stallone-starring “Tulsa King”. “Special Ops: Lioness” is based on a real-life CIA espionage program made up exclusively of female agents, and features Nicole Kidman and Zoë Saldana, who also serve as producers. READ MORE: Nicole Kidman To Feature In And Executive Produce Paramount+ Original Series ‘LIONESS’ According to the official synopsis, the series focuses on Cruz Manuelos (Laysla De Oliveira), described as “a rough-around-the-edges but passionate young Marine recruited to join the Lioness Engagement Team to help bring down a terrorist organization from within.” Saldaña plays Joe, the station chief of the Lioness program, who is tasked with training, managing and leading her female undercover operatives.
Kidman plays Kaitlyn Meade, the senior CIA supervisor who oversees the Lioness project. In addition, Morgan Freeman plays Edwin Mullins, the U.S.
Secretary of State. READ MORE: Morgan Freeman To Star In Paramount+ Original Series ‘Lioness’ Series regulars include Dave Annable, Jill Wagner, LaMonica Garrett, James Jordan, Austin Hébert, Jonah Wharton, Stephanie Nur and Hannah Love Lanier, Michael Kelly in a recurring role.
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