Paramount+’s action thriller Lioness has officially been renewed for season two, with Zoe Saldaña returning to star and execute produce. The streamer confirmed Laysla De Oliveira, Emmy nominee Michael Kelly, and Oscar winner Nicole Kidman are also returning for the new season. And Oscar winner Morgan Freeman has been upped to a series regular for the upcoming season.
“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,” stated 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.”
Series creator Taylor Sheridan executive produces with Kidman, David C. Glasser, Ron Burkle, Bob Yari, David Hutkin, Jill Wagner, David Lemanowicz, Geyer Kosinski, Michael Friedman, and Keith Cox. Additional cast members include Dave Annable (Sheridan’s Yellowstone), LaMonica Garrett (Sheridan’s 1883), Jill Wagner, James Jordan (Sheridan’s Mayor of Kingstown), Austin Hébert, Jonah Wharton, and Hannah Love Lanier.
“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, SHOWTIME/MTV Entertainment Studios. “Driven by Taylor Sheridan’s masterful storytelling and Nicole Kidman’s and Zoe Saldaña’s remarkable performances, season two promises to immerse audiences in yet another riveting, adrenaline-fueled journey.”
Season one premiered in July 2023 and broke the record as the most-watched worldwide series premiere on its launch day. Nearly six million viewers watched the premiere during its first week. The streamer hasn’t confirmed a target date for season two.
“Lioness, 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,” reads Paramount+’s synopsis.
The series is produced by MTV Entertainment Studios and 101 Studios.