Taylor Sheridan will continue his reign over at Paramount+ as one of his new shows at the streamer has just been given the greenlight for continuation. Deadline is reporting that Lioness, which previously held the title Special Ops: Lioness, has just been renewed for a second season. The show starred an all-star cast, including Zoe Saldaña, Nicole Kidman, Laysla De Oliveira, Michael Kelly and Morgan Freeman.
Lioness became a smash hit for Paramount+ as it would set a new record as the platform’s most watched worldwide series premiere on launch day that totaled nearly 6 million total viewers in its first week across Paramount+ globally, as well as on a linear preview on the Paramount Network. The militaristic espionage thriller is produced by MTV Entertainment Studios and 101 Studios for Paramount+. Lioness premiered last summer and our own Alex Maidy was hooked just from the first episode, “While I have...
Lioness became a smash hit for Paramount+ as it would set a new record as the platform’s most watched worldwide series premiere on launch day that totaled nearly 6 million total viewers in its first week across Paramount+ globally, as well as on a linear preview on the Paramount Network. The militaristic espionage thriller is produced by MTV Entertainment Studios and 101 Studios for Paramount+. Lioness premiered last summer and our own Alex Maidy was hooked just from the first episode, “While I have...
- 5/9/2024
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
Paramount+ today announced that the original drama series Lioness (previously titled Special Ops: Lioness) has been renewed for a second season. The espionage thriller is produced by MTV Entertainment Studios and 101 Studios exclusively for Paramount+.
From Oscar nominee Taylor Sheridan, the returning star-studded cast includes series lead and executive producer Zoe Saldaña, Laysla De Oliveira; Emmy nominee Michael Kelly, with Oscar winner Morgan Freeman, who will be a series regular in season two, and Oscar winner and executive producer Nicole Kidman.
Season one of Lioness set a new record as the service’s most-watched worldwide series premiere on launch day at that time, with nearly six million total viewers in its first week across Paramount+ globally and a linear preview on the Paramount Network.
“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,...
From Oscar nominee Taylor Sheridan, the returning star-studded cast includes series lead and executive producer Zoe Saldaña, Laysla De Oliveira; Emmy nominee Michael Kelly, with Oscar winner Morgan Freeman, who will be a series regular in season two, and Oscar winner and executive producer Nicole Kidman.
Season one of Lioness set a new record as the service’s most-watched worldwide series premiere on launch day at that time, with nearly six million total viewers in its first week across Paramount+ globally and a linear preview on the Paramount Network.
“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,...
- 5/9/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
Lioness remains on the prowl at Paramount+.
A full eight months after Special Ops: Lioness wrapped its first season in explosive fashion, TVLine has learned that the espionage thriller will be back for Season 2 — minus the Special Ops in its title.
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Hailing from the prolific Taylor Sheridan, Lioness Season 2 will bring back star and executive producer Zoë Saldaña, Laysla De Oliveira (who played Season 1’s titular operative,...
A full eight months after Special Ops: Lioness wrapped its first season in explosive fashion, TVLine has learned that the espionage thriller will be back for Season 2 — minus the Special Ops in its title.
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Hailing from the prolific Taylor Sheridan, Lioness Season 2 will bring back star and executive producer Zoë Saldaña, Laysla De Oliveira (who played Season 1’s titular operative,...
- 5/9/2024
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
Lioness, the Taylor Sheridan drama starring Zoe Saldaña and Laysla De Oliveira, has been renewed for a second season by Paramount+.
Previously titled Special Ops: Lioness, the drama is inspired by an actual U.S. military program that 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.
The drama, which also stars Michael Kelly, Morgan Freeman and Nicole Kidman, 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 for Paramount+.
Related: Breaking Baz: Nicole Kidman Reveals The Secret Of Her Role In Taylor Sheridan’s Paramount+ Spy Action Thriller ‘Special Ops: Lioness...
Previously titled Special Ops: Lioness, the drama is inspired by an actual U.S. military program that 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.
The drama, which also stars Michael Kelly, Morgan Freeman and Nicole Kidman, 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 for Paramount+.
Related: Breaking Baz: Nicole Kidman Reveals The Secret Of Her Role In Taylor Sheridan’s Paramount+ Spy Action Thriller ‘Special Ops: Lioness...
- 5/9/2024
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
Michael Peña has joined Taylor Sheridan’s upcoming Paramount+ series “Landman” in a guest star role, Variety has learned exclusively.
Peña joins previously announced series lead Billy Bob Thornton in the show, as well as cast members Ali Larter, Michelle Randolph, Jacob Lofland, Kayla Wallace, James Jordan, Mark Collie, Paulina Chávez, and Demi Moore. Jon Hamm will appear in a recurring guest star role, while Andy Garcia will guest star.
The series is based on the “Boomtown” podcast and is set in the world of West Texas oil rigs, focusing on both those working in the oil fields and the billionaires reaping the rewards. It is currently in production in and around Fort Worth.
Peña most recently starred in the biopic “A Million Miles Away,” which told the true story of NASA astronaut José Hernández. Peña is also known for his roles in films like “Ant-Man” and subsequent sequel, “American Hustle,...
Peña joins previously announced series lead Billy Bob Thornton in the show, as well as cast members Ali Larter, Michelle Randolph, Jacob Lofland, Kayla Wallace, James Jordan, Mark Collie, Paulina Chávez, and Demi Moore. Jon Hamm will appear in a recurring guest star role, while Andy Garcia will guest star.
The series is based on the “Boomtown” podcast and is set in the world of West Texas oil rigs, focusing on both those working in the oil fields and the billionaires reaping the rewards. It is currently in production in and around Fort Worth.
Peña most recently starred in the biopic “A Million Miles Away,” which told the true story of NASA astronaut José Hernández. Peña is also known for his roles in films like “Ant-Man” and subsequent sequel, “American Hustle,...
- 5/8/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Andy Garcia is set for a key role opposite Billy Bob Thornton in the Paramount+ drama Landman from Taylor Sheridan and Christian Wallace.
Garcia will play Galino, an extremely capable, powerful and practical man.
Set in the proverbial boomtowns of West Texas, Landman is a modern-day tale of fortune seeking in the world of oil rigs. Based on the 11-part podcast Boomtown, the series is an upstairs/downstairs story of roughnecks and wildcat billionaires fueling a boom so big, it’s reshaping our climate, our economy and our geopolitics.
Landman also stars Ali Larter, Michelle Randolph, Jacob Lofland, Kayla Wallace, James Jordan, Mark Collie, Paulina Chávez, and Demi Moore. Jon Hamm is recurring.
Currently filming in and around Fort Worth, Texas, Landman is executive produced by Sheridan, Wallace, David C. Glasser, David Hutkin, Ron Burkle, Bob Yari, Geyer Kosinski, Michael Friedman and Stephen Kay. Dan Friedkin and Jason Hoch,...
Garcia will play Galino, an extremely capable, powerful and practical man.
Set in the proverbial boomtowns of West Texas, Landman is a modern-day tale of fortune seeking in the world of oil rigs. Based on the 11-part podcast Boomtown, the series is an upstairs/downstairs story of roughnecks and wildcat billionaires fueling a boom so big, it’s reshaping our climate, our economy and our geopolitics.
Landman also stars Ali Larter, Michelle Randolph, Jacob Lofland, Kayla Wallace, James Jordan, Mark Collie, Paulina Chávez, and Demi Moore. Jon Hamm is recurring.
Currently filming in and around Fort Worth, Texas, Landman is executive produced by Sheridan, Wallace, David C. Glasser, David Hutkin, Ron Burkle, Bob Yari, Geyer Kosinski, Michael Friedman and Stephen Kay. Dan Friedkin and Jason Hoch,...
- 5/2/2024
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Octavio Rodriguez (Homeland) and J.R. Villarreal (Freeridge) are set to recur in the Paramount+ drama Landman from Taylor Sheridan and Christian Wallace.
They join series regulars Billy Bob Thornton, Ali Larter, Michelle Randolph, Jacob Lofland, Kayla Wallace, James Jordan, Mark Collie, Paulina Chávez and Demi Moore; and recurring stars Jon Hamm, Colm Feore and Mustafa Speaks.
Set in the proverbial boomtowns of West Texas, Landman is a modern-day tale of fortune seeking in the world of oil rigs. Based on the 11-part podcast Boomtown, the series is an upstairs/downstairs story of roughnecks and wildcat billionaires fueling a boom so big, it’s reshaping our climate, our economy and our geopolitics.
Rodriguez will play Antonio, a hard man who is angry when his family suffers a tragedy. Villarreal will play Manuel, an oil crewman who is looking for reprisal after a disaster.
Currently filming in and around Fort Worth,...
They join series regulars Billy Bob Thornton, Ali Larter, Michelle Randolph, Jacob Lofland, Kayla Wallace, James Jordan, Mark Collie, Paulina Chávez and Demi Moore; and recurring stars Jon Hamm, Colm Feore and Mustafa Speaks.
Set in the proverbial boomtowns of West Texas, Landman is a modern-day tale of fortune seeking in the world of oil rigs. Based on the 11-part podcast Boomtown, the series is an upstairs/downstairs story of roughnecks and wildcat billionaires fueling a boom so big, it’s reshaping our climate, our economy and our geopolitics.
Rodriguez will play Antonio, a hard man who is angry when his family suffers a tragedy. Villarreal will play Manuel, an oil crewman who is looking for reprisal after a disaster.
Currently filming in and around Fort Worth,...
- 4/5/2024
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Mustafa Speaks (Joe Pickett) has been set for a recurring role on Paramount+’s Billy Bob Thornton-led drama Landman from creators Taylor Sheridan and Christian Wallace.
The actor will play Boss, one of the more experienced roughnecks on Tommy’s (Thornton) crew, who’s tough-as-nails and has seen it all. In addition to Thornton, series regulars will include Ali Larter, Michelle Randolph, Jacob Lofland, Kayla Wallace, James Jordan, Mark Collie, Paulina Chávez, and Demi Moore. Others set to recur include Jon Hamm and Colm Feore.
Based on the 11-part podcast Boomtown, Landman is a modern-day tale of fortune seeking in the world of oil rigs, an upstairs/downstairs story of roughnecks and wildcat billionaires fueling a boom so big, it’s reshaping our climate, our economy, and our geopolitics.
Currently filming in and around Fort Worth, Texas, the series is produced by MTV Entertainment Studios, 101 Studios and Sheridan’s Bosque Ranch Productions.
The actor will play Boss, one of the more experienced roughnecks on Tommy’s (Thornton) crew, who’s tough-as-nails and has seen it all. In addition to Thornton, series regulars will include Ali Larter, Michelle Randolph, Jacob Lofland, Kayla Wallace, James Jordan, Mark Collie, Paulina Chávez, and Demi Moore. Others set to recur include Jon Hamm and Colm Feore.
Based on the 11-part podcast Boomtown, Landman is a modern-day tale of fortune seeking in the world of oil rigs, an upstairs/downstairs story of roughnecks and wildcat billionaires fueling a boom so big, it’s reshaping our climate, our economy, and our geopolitics.
Currently filming in and around Fort Worth, Texas, the series is produced by MTV Entertainment Studios, 101 Studios and Sheridan’s Bosque Ranch Productions.
- 3/18/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Colm Feore (The Umbrella Academy) has joined the Paramount+ Original Landman, created by Taylor Sheridan and Christian Wallace, in a recurring role across all 10 episodes of Season 1.
The actor portrays Nathan, an oil company attorney and administrator. As previously announced, series regulars for Landman will include Billy Bob Thornton, Ali Larter, Michelle Randolph, Jacob Lofland, Kayla Wallace, James Jordan, Mark Collie, Paulina Chávez, and Demi Moore. Also on board for a recurring guest part is Mad Men‘s Jon Hamm.
Based on the 11-part podcast Boomtown, Landman is a modern-day tale of fortune seeking in the world of oil rigs, an upstairs/downstairs story of roughnecks and wildcat billionaires fueling a boom so big, it’s reshaping our climate, our economy, and our geopolitics.
The show currently filming in and around Fort Worth, Texas is produced by MTV Entertainment Studios, 101 Studios and Sheridan’s Bosque Ranch Productions. Exec producers include Sheridan,...
The actor portrays Nathan, an oil company attorney and administrator. As previously announced, series regulars for Landman will include Billy Bob Thornton, Ali Larter, Michelle Randolph, Jacob Lofland, Kayla Wallace, James Jordan, Mark Collie, Paulina Chávez, and Demi Moore. Also on board for a recurring guest part is Mad Men‘s Jon Hamm.
Based on the 11-part podcast Boomtown, Landman is a modern-day tale of fortune seeking in the world of oil rigs, an upstairs/downstairs story of roughnecks and wildcat billionaires fueling a boom so big, it’s reshaping our climate, our economy, and our geopolitics.
The show currently filming in and around Fort Worth, Texas is produced by MTV Entertainment Studios, 101 Studios and Sheridan’s Bosque Ranch Productions. Exec producers include Sheridan,...
- 3/5/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Jon Hamm joins ‘Landman’ (Photo credit: Cheryl Mann / Provided by Paramount+)
Paramount+’s upcoming drama Landman continues to fill out its cast, adding Emmy winner Jon Hamm (Mad Men) in a recurring role. Hamm’s character, Monty Miller, is described as a titan of the Texas Oil industry who has a long personal and professional relationship with Tommy Norris, played by Oscar winner Billy Bob Thornton.
The previously announced cast also includes Ali Larter (The Last Victim), Michelle Randolph (1923), Jacob Lofland (Joker 2), and Kayla Wallace (When Calls the Heart). Plus, James Jordan (Yellowstone), Mark Collie (Nashville), Paulina Chávez (The Expanding Universe of Ashley Garcia), and Demi Moore (Feud: Capote Vs. The Swans) will star in the original drama from co-creators Taylor Sheridan and Christian Wallace.
“Set in the proverbial boomtowns of West Texas, Landman is a modern-day tale of fortune seeking in the world of oil rigs,” reads Paramount+’s synopsis.
Paramount+’s upcoming drama Landman continues to fill out its cast, adding Emmy winner Jon Hamm (Mad Men) in a recurring role. Hamm’s character, Monty Miller, is described as a titan of the Texas Oil industry who has a long personal and professional relationship with Tommy Norris, played by Oscar winner Billy Bob Thornton.
The previously announced cast also includes Ali Larter (The Last Victim), Michelle Randolph (1923), Jacob Lofland (Joker 2), and Kayla Wallace (When Calls the Heart). Plus, James Jordan (Yellowstone), Mark Collie (Nashville), Paulina Chávez (The Expanding Universe of Ashley Garcia), and Demi Moore (Feud: Capote Vs. The Swans) will star in the original drama from co-creators Taylor Sheridan and Christian Wallace.
“Set in the proverbial boomtowns of West Texas, Landman is a modern-day tale of fortune seeking in the world of oil rigs,” reads Paramount+’s synopsis.
- 2/15/2024
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Jon Hamm is going from the unhinged madness of Fargo to West Texas for Taylor Sheridan’s forthcoming Paramount+ series Landman. The Tag, Mad Men, and Mean Girls star joins Billy Bob Thornton as a primary cast member for a contemporary oil rig drama. Based on the 11-part podcast Boomtown, Landman is “an upstairs/downstairs story of roughnecks and wildcat billionaires fueling a boom so big, it’s reshaping our climate, our economy and our geopolitics.”
Jon Hamm plays Monty Miller in Sheridan’s Landman, a goliath in the Texas oil industry who has a long-standing personal and professional relationship with Thornton’s Tommy Norris. The Paramount+ series continues to strike it rich in the casting department, with stars like Demi Moore, Ali Larter, Michelle Randolph, Jacob Lofland, Kayla Wallace, James Jordan, Mark Collie and Paulina Chávez.
“Set in the proverbial boomtowns of West Texas, Landman is a modern-day tale...
Jon Hamm plays Monty Miller in Sheridan’s Landman, a goliath in the Texas oil industry who has a long-standing personal and professional relationship with Thornton’s Tommy Norris. The Paramount+ series continues to strike it rich in the casting department, with stars like Demi Moore, Ali Larter, Michelle Randolph, Jacob Lofland, Kayla Wallace, James Jordan, Mark Collie and Paulina Chávez.
“Set in the proverbial boomtowns of West Texas, Landman is a modern-day tale...
- 2/15/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Jon Hamm is the latest addition to the cast of Taylor Sheridan’s upcoming Paramount+ series “Landman.”
Hamm will appear in the series in a recurring guest star role. He joins previously announced series lead Billy Bob Thornton as well as cast members Ali Larter, Michelle Randolph, Jacob Lofland, Kayla Wallace, James Jordan, Mark Collie, Paulina Chávez, and Demi Moore.
The series is based on the podcast “Boomtown.” The official description for the series states it is “set in the proverbial boomtowns of West Texas” and the world of oil rigs. It is further described as “an upstairs/downstairs story of roughnecks and wildcat billionaires fueling a boom so big, it’s reshaping our climate, our economy and our geopolitics.”
Hamm will portray Monty Miller, described as “a titan of the Texas oil industry who has a long personal and professional relationship with Tommy Norris (Thornton).”
Hamm is best known...
Hamm will appear in the series in a recurring guest star role. He joins previously announced series lead Billy Bob Thornton as well as cast members Ali Larter, Michelle Randolph, Jacob Lofland, Kayla Wallace, James Jordan, Mark Collie, Paulina Chávez, and Demi Moore.
The series is based on the podcast “Boomtown.” The official description for the series states it is “set in the proverbial boomtowns of West Texas” and the world of oil rigs. It is further described as “an upstairs/downstairs story of roughnecks and wildcat billionaires fueling a boom so big, it’s reshaping our climate, our economy and our geopolitics.”
Hamm will portray Monty Miller, described as “a titan of the Texas oil industry who has a long personal and professional relationship with Tommy Norris (Thornton).”
Hamm is best known...
- 2/15/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Emmy winner Jon Hamm is set for a recurring role opposite Billy Bob Thornton in the Paramount+ drama Landman from Taylor Sheridan and Christian Wallace.
Hamm will play Monty Miller, a titan of the Texas oil industry who has a long personal and professional relationship with Tommy Norris (Thornton).
Set in the proverbial boomtowns of West Texas, Landman is a modern-day tale of fortune seeking in the world of oil rigs. Based on the 11-part podcast “Boomtown,” the series is an upstairs/downstairs story of roughnecks and wildcat billionaires fueling a boom so big, it’s reshaping our climate, our economy and our geopolitics.
Landman also stars Ali Larter (The Last Victim), Michelle Randolph (1923), Jacob Lofland (Joker 2), Kayla Wallace (When Calls the Heart), James Jordan (Yellowstone), Mark Collie (Nashville), Paulina Chávez (The Expanding Universe of Ashley Garcia), and Demi Moore (Feud: Capote Vs. The Swans).
Currently filming in and around Fort Worth,...
Hamm will play Monty Miller, a titan of the Texas oil industry who has a long personal and professional relationship with Tommy Norris (Thornton).
Set in the proverbial boomtowns of West Texas, Landman is a modern-day tale of fortune seeking in the world of oil rigs. Based on the 11-part podcast “Boomtown,” the series is an upstairs/downstairs story of roughnecks and wildcat billionaires fueling a boom so big, it’s reshaping our climate, our economy and our geopolitics.
Landman also stars Ali Larter (The Last Victim), Michelle Randolph (1923), Jacob Lofland (Joker 2), Kayla Wallace (When Calls the Heart), James Jordan (Yellowstone), Mark Collie (Nashville), Paulina Chávez (The Expanding Universe of Ashley Garcia), and Demi Moore (Feud: Capote Vs. The Swans).
Currently filming in and around Fort Worth,...
- 2/15/2024
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Demi Moore joins ‘Landman’ (Dimitrios Kambouris / Getty Images / Provided by Paramount+)
Demi Moore (Feud: Capote Vs. The Swans) has joined the cast of Paramount+’s new drama Landman. Oscar-winner Billy Bob Thornton leads the cast of the series, co-created by Taylor Sheridan and Christian Wallace, and Moore will be playing a close friend of his who’s the wife of one of the Texas’ most powerful oil men.
“Demi Moore is an iconic and extraordinary talent,” stated Chris McCarthy, President and CEO, Showtime/MTV Entertainment Studios. “We are thrilled to have her join Billy Bob Thornton and the star-studded cast of Landman, our next epic series from Taylor Sheridan.”
In addition to Thornton, previously announced cast members include Ali Larter (The Rookie), Michelle Randolph (1923), and Jacob Lofland (Joker 2). Kayla Wallace (When Calls the Heart), James Jordan (Yellowstone), Mark Collie (Nashville), and Paulina Chávez (The Expanding Universe of Ashley Garcia) also star.
Demi Moore (Feud: Capote Vs. The Swans) has joined the cast of Paramount+’s new drama Landman. Oscar-winner Billy Bob Thornton leads the cast of the series, co-created by Taylor Sheridan and Christian Wallace, and Moore will be playing a close friend of his who’s the wife of one of the Texas’ most powerful oil men.
“Demi Moore is an iconic and extraordinary talent,” stated Chris McCarthy, President and CEO, Showtime/MTV Entertainment Studios. “We are thrilled to have her join Billy Bob Thornton and the star-studded cast of Landman, our next epic series from Taylor Sheridan.”
In addition to Thornton, previously announced cast members include Ali Larter (The Rookie), Michelle Randolph (1923), and Jacob Lofland (Joker 2). Kayla Wallace (When Calls the Heart), James Jordan (Yellowstone), Mark Collie (Nashville), and Paulina Chávez (The Expanding Universe of Ashley Garcia) also star.
- 2/7/2024
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Demi Moore is joining the cast of the Paramount+ drama Landman from Taylor Sheridan and Christian Wallace.
Moore will play the series regular role of Cami, wife to one of the most powerful oil men in Texas and a friend of Tommy Norris (Billy Bob Thornton).
Set in the proverbial boomtowns of West Texas, Landman is a modern-day tale of fortune seeking in the world of oil rigs. Based on the 11-part podcast “Boomtown,” the series is an upstairs/downstairs story of roughnecks and wildcat billionaires fueling a boom so big, it’s reshaping our climate, our economy and our geopolitics.
“Demi Moore is an iconic and extraordinary talent,” said Chris McCarthy, President and CEO, Showtime/MTV Entertainment Studios. “We are thrilled to have her join Billy Bob Thornton and the star-studded cast of Landman, our next epic series from Taylor Sheridan.”
Moore can be seen in the second season...
Moore will play the series regular role of Cami, wife to one of the most powerful oil men in Texas and a friend of Tommy Norris (Billy Bob Thornton).
Set in the proverbial boomtowns of West Texas, Landman is a modern-day tale of fortune seeking in the world of oil rigs. Based on the 11-part podcast “Boomtown,” the series is an upstairs/downstairs story of roughnecks and wildcat billionaires fueling a boom so big, it’s reshaping our climate, our economy and our geopolitics.
“Demi Moore is an iconic and extraordinary talent,” said Chris McCarthy, President and CEO, Showtime/MTV Entertainment Studios. “We are thrilled to have her join Billy Bob Thornton and the star-studded cast of Landman, our next epic series from Taylor Sheridan.”
Moore can be seen in the second season...
- 2/7/2024
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
Demi Moore has joined the cast of Taylor Sheridan’s upcoming Paramount+ series “Landman,” Variety has learned.
Moore joins previously announced series lead Billy Bob Thornton in the series, along with cast members Ali Larter, Michelle Randolph, Jacob Lofland, Kayla Wallace, James Jordan, Mark Collie, and Paulina Chávez.
The series is based on the podcast “Boomtown.” The official description for the series states it is “set in the proverbial boomtowns of West Texas” and the world of oil rigs. It is further described as “an upstairs/downstairs story of roughnecks and wildcat billionaires fueling a boom so big, it’s reshaping our climate, our economy and our geopolitics.”
Moore will appear in the series regular role of Cami, described as “wife to one of the most powerful oil men in Texas and a friend of Tommy Norris (Thornton).”
“Demi Moore is an iconic and extraordinary talent,” said Chris McCarthy, president...
Moore joins previously announced series lead Billy Bob Thornton in the series, along with cast members Ali Larter, Michelle Randolph, Jacob Lofland, Kayla Wallace, James Jordan, Mark Collie, and Paulina Chávez.
The series is based on the podcast “Boomtown.” The official description for the series states it is “set in the proverbial boomtowns of West Texas” and the world of oil rigs. It is further described as “an upstairs/downstairs story of roughnecks and wildcat billionaires fueling a boom so big, it’s reshaping our climate, our economy and our geopolitics.”
Moore will appear in the series regular role of Cami, described as “wife to one of the most powerful oil men in Texas and a friend of Tommy Norris (Thornton).”
“Demi Moore is an iconic and extraordinary talent,” said Chris McCarthy, president...
- 2/7/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
‘Landman’ begins filming (Photo Credit: Emerson Miller/Paramount+)
Filming’s currently underway on Taylor Sheridan’s latest drama, Landman, starring Oscar winner Billy Bob Thornton (Sling Blade). The new drama, set in West Texas, joins Sheridan’s roster of projects at Paramount+ that includes Mayor of Kingstown, 1883, 1923, Special Ops: Lioness, Tulsa King, and Lawmen: Bass Reeves. (Sheridan’s Yellowstone is on Paramount Network.)
Joining Billy Bob Thornton are Ali Larter (The Rookie), Michelle Randolph (1923), and Jacob Lofland (Joker 2). Kayla Wallace (When Calls the Heart), James Jordan (Yellowstone), Mark Collie (Nashville), and Paulina Chávez (The Expanding Universe of Ashley Garcia) also star.
“Set in the proverbial boomtowns of West Texas, Landman is a modern-day tale of fortune-seeking in the world of oil rigs,” reads Paramount+’s synopsis. “Based on the notable 11-part podcast ‘Boomtown,’ the series is an upstairs/downstairs story of roughnecks and wildcat billionaires fueling a boom so big,...
Filming’s currently underway on Taylor Sheridan’s latest drama, Landman, starring Oscar winner Billy Bob Thornton (Sling Blade). The new drama, set in West Texas, joins Sheridan’s roster of projects at Paramount+ that includes Mayor of Kingstown, 1883, 1923, Special Ops: Lioness, Tulsa King, and Lawmen: Bass Reeves. (Sheridan’s Yellowstone is on Paramount Network.)
Joining Billy Bob Thornton are Ali Larter (The Rookie), Michelle Randolph (1923), and Jacob Lofland (Joker 2). Kayla Wallace (When Calls the Heart), James Jordan (Yellowstone), Mark Collie (Nashville), and Paulina Chávez (The Expanding Universe of Ashley Garcia) also star.
“Set in the proverbial boomtowns of West Texas, Landman is a modern-day tale of fortune-seeking in the world of oil rigs,” reads Paramount+’s synopsis. “Based on the notable 11-part podcast ‘Boomtown,’ the series is an upstairs/downstairs story of roughnecks and wildcat billionaires fueling a boom so big,...
- 2/6/2024
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Landman: Production begins on the Paramount+ series from Taylor Sheridan starring Billy Bob Thornton
Just as Yellowstone will end with the hit drama’s fifth season, Taylor Sheridan is teaming up with Billy Bob Thornton for Landman, an original drama series created by Sheridan and Christian Wallace. Paramount+ announced today that production for Landman is officially underway with a new photo from the set.
In the image, you can see a Landman-branded clapper resting against a wall of rusted barrels. It’s a simple photo with rustic vibes to match Sheridan’s signature entertainment brand. Production is happening in Fort Worth, Texas, with MTV Entertainment Studios producing alongside 101 Studios and Sheridan’s Bosque Ranch Productions exclusively for Paramount+.
“Set in the proverbial boomtowns of West Texas, Landman is a modern-day tale of fortune seeking in the world of oil rigs,” says today’s official press release. “Based on the notable 11-part podcast “Boomtown,” the series is an upstairs/downstairs story of roughnecks...
In the image, you can see a Landman-branded clapper resting against a wall of rusted barrels. It’s a simple photo with rustic vibes to match Sheridan’s signature entertainment brand. Production is happening in Fort Worth, Texas, with MTV Entertainment Studios producing alongside 101 Studios and Sheridan’s Bosque Ranch Productions exclusively for Paramount+.
“Set in the proverbial boomtowns of West Texas, Landman is a modern-day tale of fortune seeking in the world of oil rigs,” says today’s official press release. “Based on the notable 11-part podcast “Boomtown,” the series is an upstairs/downstairs story of roughnecks...
- 2/6/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Taylor Sheridan’s upcoming Paramount+ drama series Landman is rounding out its cast. Kayla Wallace (When Calls The Heart), James Jordan (Yellowstone), Mark Collie (Nashville) and Paulina Chávez (The Expanding Universe of Ashley Garcia) are set as series regulars alongside previously announced leads Billy Bob Thornton, Michelle Randolph and Jacob Lofland.
Co-created by Sheridan and Christian Wallace, Landman is set in the proverbial boomtowns of West Texas and is a modern day tale of fortune seeking in the world of oil rigs. The series is an upstairs/downstairs story of roughnecks and wildcat billionaires fueling a boom so big, it’s reshaping our climate, our economy and our geopolitics. Thornton stars as Tommy Norris, a crisis manager for an oil company. Randolph plays Ainsley Norris, the wild and strong-willed seventeen year old daughter of Tommy Norris (Thornton). Lofland portrays Cooper Norris, Tommy Norris’ (Thornton) son.
Kayla Wallace plays Rebecca Savage,...
Co-created by Sheridan and Christian Wallace, Landman is set in the proverbial boomtowns of West Texas and is a modern day tale of fortune seeking in the world of oil rigs. The series is an upstairs/downstairs story of roughnecks and wildcat billionaires fueling a boom so big, it’s reshaping our climate, our economy and our geopolitics. Thornton stars as Tommy Norris, a crisis manager for an oil company. Randolph plays Ainsley Norris, the wild and strong-willed seventeen year old daughter of Tommy Norris (Thornton). Lofland portrays Cooper Norris, Tommy Norris’ (Thornton) son.
Kayla Wallace plays Rebecca Savage,...
- 1/29/2024
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Taylor Sheridan’s upcoming Paramount+ series “Landman” has added four new series regulars, Variety has learned exclusively.
Kayla Wallace (“When Calls The Heart”), frequent Sheridan collaborator James Jordan (“Yellowstone”) Mark Collie (“Nashville”) and Paulina Chávez (“The Expanding Universe of Ashley Garcia”) have all joined the series alongside previously announced lead Billy Bob Thornton and fellow series regulars Ali Larter, Michelle Randolph and Jacob Lofland.
“Landman” is based on the podcast “Boomtown” and is set in West Texas, specifically the world of oil rigs. The series is officially described as “an upstairs/downstairs story of roughnecks and wildcat billionaires fueling a boom so big, it’s reshaping our climate, our economy and our geopolitics.”
Wallace will play Rebecca Savage, described as “an extremely capable and intimidating liability attorney sent to West Texas to clean up a mess.”
Wallace is repped by Alchemy Entertainment, Play Management, and Goodman Genow.
Jordan will play Dale Bradley,...
Kayla Wallace (“When Calls The Heart”), frequent Sheridan collaborator James Jordan (“Yellowstone”) Mark Collie (“Nashville”) and Paulina Chávez (“The Expanding Universe of Ashley Garcia”) have all joined the series alongside previously announced lead Billy Bob Thornton and fellow series regulars Ali Larter, Michelle Randolph and Jacob Lofland.
“Landman” is based on the podcast “Boomtown” and is set in West Texas, specifically the world of oil rigs. The series is officially described as “an upstairs/downstairs story of roughnecks and wildcat billionaires fueling a boom so big, it’s reshaping our climate, our economy and our geopolitics.”
Wallace will play Rebecca Savage, described as “an extremely capable and intimidating liability attorney sent to West Texas to clean up a mess.”
Wallace is repped by Alchemy Entertainment, Play Management, and Goodman Genow.
Jordan will play Dale Bradley,...
- 1/29/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Taylor Sheridan might have more ratings royalty on his hands with Special Ops: Lioness.
The espionage thriller premiered with two episodes on Paramount+ on July 23, and Paramount Global is now touting it as the streamer’s most-watched global series premiere in its first 24 hours, topping a previous record set by Halo in March 2022.
In addition to debuting on Paramount+, the first two episodes also aired on Paramount Network across the last two weekends. The first episode debuted on July 23 to coincide with the series’ streaming debut, and Episode 2 aired on July 30. The remaining episodes will only be available on Paramount+.
After three days of delayed viewing, Episode 1 scored a combined audience of nearly 6M across viewing on Paramount+ globally and linear viewing on Paramount Network in the U.S., according to Paramount Global.
(For reference, Samba TV reported that 918,000 U.S. households watched Episode 1 on Paramount+ on release day,...
The espionage thriller premiered with two episodes on Paramount+ on July 23, and Paramount Global is now touting it as the streamer’s most-watched global series premiere in its first 24 hours, topping a previous record set by Halo in March 2022.
In addition to debuting on Paramount+, the first two episodes also aired on Paramount Network across the last two weekends. The first episode debuted on July 23 to coincide with the series’ streaming debut, and Episode 2 aired on July 30. The remaining episodes will only be available on Paramount+.
After three days of delayed viewing, Episode 1 scored a combined audience of nearly 6M across viewing on Paramount+ globally and linear viewing on Paramount Network in the U.S., according to Paramount Global.
(For reference, Samba TV reported that 918,000 U.S. households watched Episode 1 on Paramount+ on release day,...
- 8/2/2023
- by Katie Campione
- Deadline Film + TV
Busan Funding Revealed
The Busan festival’s Asian Cinema Fund has announced 14 film projects to which it will give financial support. Three projects at script stage, black comedy “Chronicles of a Confession,” by Prateek Vats (India), “To Kill a Mongolian Horse” by China’s Jiang Xioaxuan and Suraj Paudel “Where the Rivers Run South” (Nepal) each receive a KRW10 million cash grant and will be invited to the 2023 edition of the festival’s Asian Project Market.
Four projects receive post-production funding and are expected to make their world premieres at Busan this year. They are “Concerning My Daughter,” by Lee Mirang, and “Lay Off” by Park Hongjun, both from Korea. They are joined by “Solids by the Seashore,” from Thailand’s Patiparn Boontarig and “The Spark,” by Indian veteran Rajesh S. Jala.
Seven feature documentary projects each receive up to KRW20 million from the Asian Network of Documentary Fund. The...
The Busan festival’s Asian Cinema Fund has announced 14 film projects to which it will give financial support. Three projects at script stage, black comedy “Chronicles of a Confession,” by Prateek Vats (India), “To Kill a Mongolian Horse” by China’s Jiang Xioaxuan and Suraj Paudel “Where the Rivers Run South” (Nepal) each receive a KRW10 million cash grant and will be invited to the 2023 edition of the festival’s Asian Project Market.
Four projects receive post-production funding and are expected to make their world premieres at Busan this year. They are “Concerning My Daughter,” by Lee Mirang, and “Lay Off” by Park Hongjun, both from Korea. They are joined by “Solids by the Seashore,” from Thailand’s Patiparn Boontarig and “The Spark,” by Indian veteran Rajesh S. Jala.
Seven feature documentary projects each receive up to KRW20 million from the Asian Network of Documentary Fund. The...
- 7/11/2023
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
Zoe Saldana as Joe In Special Ops: Lioness streaming on Paramount+, 2023. Photo Credit: Greg Lewis/Paramount+ Paramount+ has released the official trailer for the highly anticipated original series Special Ops: Lioness, which will premiere with two episodes on Sunday, July 23 in the U.S. and all Paramount+ international markets exclusively on the service. From Academy Award nominee Taylor Sheridan, the espionage thriller features a star-studded cast, including series lead and executive producer Zoe Saldaña, Laysla De Oliveira, Emmy Award nominee Michael Kelly, with Academy Award winner Morgan Freeman, and Academy Award winner and executive producer Nicole Kidman. Special Ops: Lioness is produced by MTV Entertainment Studios and 101 Studios for Paramount+. The series is distributed by Paramount Global Content Distribution outside of Paramount+ markets. Special Ops: Lioness, inspired by an actual U.S. Military program, follows the life of Joe (Saldaña) while she attempts to balance her personal and professional...
- 7/10/2023
- by Hollywood Outbreak
- HollywoodOutbreak.com
Zoë Saldana and Nicole Kidman aim to stop global terrorism in Paramount+’s new series.
The two star in the original series “Special Ops: Lioness” which is based on an actual U.S. Military program. The network released the official trailer for the series today.
“You up for playing outside the lines?” Kidman’s character asks Saldana in the clip.
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Nicole Kidman as Kaitlyn Meade In Special Ops: Lioness, episode 5, season 1, streaming on Paramount+, 2023. – Photo Credit: Greg Lewis/Paramount+
Saldana plays Joe, an elite agent with the CIA who is spearheading the agency’s fight against terrorism. Kidman plays Kaitlyn Maede, who oversees The Lioness Program, along with Michael Kelly’s Donald Westfield. They enlist the help of an aggressive Marine Rider Cruz, played by Laysla De Oliveira, who must...
The two star in the original series “Special Ops: Lioness” which is based on an actual U.S. Military program. The network released the official trailer for the series today.
“You up for playing outside the lines?” Kidman’s character asks Saldana in the clip.
Read More: ‘The Burning Girls’: Samantha Morton And Ruby Stokes Unearth A Small Town Mystery In Adaptation For Paramount+
Nicole Kidman as Kaitlyn Meade In Special Ops: Lioness, episode 5, season 1, streaming on Paramount+, 2023. – Photo Credit: Greg Lewis/Paramount+
Saldana plays Joe, an elite agent with the CIA who is spearheading the agency’s fight against terrorism. Kidman plays Kaitlyn Maede, who oversees The Lioness Program, along with Michael Kelly’s Donald Westfield. They enlist the help of an aggressive Marine Rider Cruz, played by Laysla De Oliveira, who must...
- 7/10/2023
- by Anita Tai
- ET Canada
Paramount+ just released the official trailer for Special Ops: Lioness, the latest addition to Taylor Sheridan’s roster of dramas on the streaming service. The minute-and-a-half trailer introduces Zpe Saldana’s character and the world in which the espionage thriller operates.
The season one cast also includes Laysla De Oliveira, Emmy nominee Michael Kelly, Oscar winner Morgan Freeman, and Oscar winner Nicole Kidman. 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, Stephanie Nur, and Hannah Love Lanier.
The series will premiere on July 23, 2023 with the release of the first two episodes. New episodes follow on subsequent Sundays.
Series creator Taylor Sheridan, David C. Glasser, Zoe Saldaña, and Nicole Kidman executive produce. Ron Burkle, Bob Yari, David Hutkin, Jill Wagner, Geyer Kosinski, Michael Malone, and John Hillcoat also serve as executive producers. Special...
The season one cast also includes Laysla De Oliveira, Emmy nominee Michael Kelly, Oscar winner Morgan Freeman, and Oscar winner Nicole Kidman. 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, Stephanie Nur, and Hannah Love Lanier.
The series will premiere on July 23, 2023 with the release of the first two episodes. New episodes follow on subsequent Sundays.
Series creator Taylor Sheridan, David C. Glasser, Zoe Saldaña, and Nicole Kidman executive produce. Ron Burkle, Bob Yari, David Hutkin, Jill Wagner, Geyer Kosinski, Michael Malone, and John Hillcoat also serve as executive producers. Special...
- 7/10/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Special Ops: Lioness trailer has Zoe Saldaña sending an agent into a dangerous undercover assignment
Taylor Sheridan is a force to be reckoned with. The acclaimed writer/creator/director has been able to get a laundry list of impressive actors involved with every one of his projects. The list has included Benicio Del Toro, Josh Brolin, Emily Blunt, Jeff Bridges, Chris Pine, Angelina Jolie, Jeremy Renner, Elizabeth Olsen, Kevin Costner, Harrison Ford, Helen Mirren, Sam Elliott and Sylvester Stallone. And that’s just to name a few. Sheridan’s new series for Paramount+, Special Ops: Lioness, employs the likes of Zoe Saldaña, Morgan Freeman, Nicole Kidman, Laysla De Oliveira and Michael Kelly. The new Sheridan drama is produced by MTV Entertainment Studios and 101 Studios for Paramount+.
The new trailer for the series that begins later this month has just been unveiled.
The official synopsis from Paramount+ reads,
Special Ops: Lioness, inspired by an actual US Military program, follows the life of Joe (Saldaña) while...
The new trailer for the series that begins later this month has just been unveiled.
The official synopsis from Paramount+ reads,
Special Ops: Lioness, inspired by an actual US Military program, follows the life of Joe (Saldaña) while...
- 7/10/2023
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
Paramount+ today debuted the official trailer for the highly anticipated original series “Special Ops: Lioness,” which will premiere with two episodes on July 23 exclusively on the service.
“Yellowstone” co-creator Taylor Sheridan’s latest show, an espionage thriller features a star-studded cast, including series lead and executive producer Zoe Saldaña, Laysla De Oliveira (“Locke & Key”), Michael Kelly, Morgan Freeman and executive producer Nicole Kidman.
“You have no family, no friends,” Saldaña tells De Oliveira at the beginning of the trailer between cuts of De Oliveira’s character Cruz’s life. “You were abused until you gave yourself to me. Now you have a purpose, and it is noble.”
Also Read:
15 Shows Like ‘Yellowstone’ to Watch While You Wait for the Final Episodes
“Special Ops: Lioness” was inspired by a real-life U.S. Military program. Saldaña’s Joe — who spearheads the CIA’s war on terror, answers to Kidman’s Kaitlyn Meade,...
“Yellowstone” co-creator Taylor Sheridan’s latest show, an espionage thriller features a star-studded cast, including series lead and executive producer Zoe Saldaña, Laysla De Oliveira (“Locke & Key”), Michael Kelly, Morgan Freeman and executive producer Nicole Kidman.
“You have no family, no friends,” Saldaña tells De Oliveira at the beginning of the trailer between cuts of De Oliveira’s character Cruz’s life. “You were abused until you gave yourself to me. Now you have a purpose, and it is noble.”
Also Read:
15 Shows Like ‘Yellowstone’ to Watch While You Wait for the Final Episodes
“Special Ops: Lioness” was inspired by a real-life U.S. Military program. Saldaña’s Joe — who spearheads the CIA’s war on terror, answers to Kidman’s Kaitlyn Meade,...
- 7/10/2023
- by Dessi Gomez
- The Wrap
Paramount+ has dropped a new sneak peek of Taylor Sheridan’s next joint.
The latest trailer is out for Special Ops: Lioness, which will premiere with two episodes on Sunday, July 23, in the U.S. and all Paramount+ international markets.
Inspired by an actual U.S. military program, the new Sheridan drama follows Joe (Saldaña) as 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.
Special Ops: Lioness also stars Dave Annable, Jill Wagner, Lamonica Garrett, James Jordan, Austin Hébert, Jonah Wharton, Stephanie Nur and Hannah Love Lanier. The series is executive produced by Sheridan,...
The latest trailer is out for Special Ops: Lioness, which will premiere with two episodes on Sunday, July 23, in the U.S. and all Paramount+ international markets.
Inspired by an actual U.S. military program, the new Sheridan drama follows Joe (Saldaña) as 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.
Special Ops: Lioness also stars Dave Annable, Jill Wagner, Lamonica Garrett, James Jordan, Austin Hébert, Jonah Wharton, Stephanie Nur and Hannah Love Lanier. The series is executive produced by Sheridan,...
- 7/10/2023
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
Prolific series creator Taylor Sheridan expands his Paramount+ universe with Special Ops: Lioness starring Zoe Saldaña and inspired by a real U.S. military program. The teaser trailer reveals the tone of Sheridan’s latest drama and introduces the spy thriller’s key players.
In addition to Zoe Saldaña, the season stars Laysla De Oliveira, Emmy nominee Michael Kelly, Oscar winner Morgan Freeman, and Oscar winner Nicole Kidman. Dave Annable (Sheridan’s Yellowstone), Lamonica Garrett (Sheridan’s 1883), Jill Wagner, James Jordan (Sheridan’s Mayor of Kingstown), Austin Hébert, Jonah Wharton, Stephanie Nur, and Hannah Love Lanier also star.
Zoe Saldaña, Nicole Kidman, Taylor Sheridan, Jill Wagner, David C. Glasser, Ron Burkle, Bob Yari, David Hutkin, Geyer Kosinski, Michael Malone, and John Hillcoat serve as executive producers. The series is an MTV Entertainment Studios and 101 Studios production.
Special Ops: Lioness is set to premiere on Paramount+ on Sunday, July 23, 2023.
The...
In addition to Zoe Saldaña, the season stars Laysla De Oliveira, Emmy nominee Michael Kelly, Oscar winner Morgan Freeman, and Oscar winner Nicole Kidman. Dave Annable (Sheridan’s Yellowstone), Lamonica Garrett (Sheridan’s 1883), Jill Wagner, James Jordan (Sheridan’s Mayor of Kingstown), Austin Hébert, Jonah Wharton, Stephanie Nur, and Hannah Love Lanier also star.
Zoe Saldaña, Nicole Kidman, Taylor Sheridan, Jill Wagner, David C. Glasser, Ron Burkle, Bob Yari, David Hutkin, Geyer Kosinski, Michael Malone, and John Hillcoat serve as executive producers. The series is an MTV Entertainment Studios and 101 Studios production.
Special Ops: Lioness is set to premiere on Paramount+ on Sunday, July 23, 2023.
The...
- 6/8/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Paramount+ has set a premiere date and released the first trailer for its espionage thriller Special Ops: Lioness, where Zoe Saldaña leads a mission in the CIA’s war on terror, only to see the special operation go badly off course behind enemy lines.
“So we’re just going to pretend a CIA quick reaction force did not execute a kill mission in front of CBS News,” a mission commander played by Morgan Freeman says during the trailer for the drama from Yellowstone-verse creator Taylor Sheridan, which Paramount+ will release globally on July 23.
Saldaña, playing Joe as she attempts to balance her personal and professional life as a CIA agent, joins up with aggressive Marine Raider Cruz (Laysla De Oliveira) to befriend the daughter of a terrorist group head to bring down the organization from within.
The teaser trailer soon has the secret mission fail, with Joe and Cruz...
“So we’re just going to pretend a CIA quick reaction force did not execute a kill mission in front of CBS News,” a mission commander played by Morgan Freeman says during the trailer for the drama from Yellowstone-verse creator Taylor Sheridan, which Paramount+ will release globally on July 23.
Saldaña, playing Joe as she attempts to balance her personal and professional life as a CIA agent, joins up with aggressive Marine Raider Cruz (Laysla De Oliveira) to befriend the daughter of a terrorist group head to bring down the organization from within.
The teaser trailer soon has the secret mission fail, with Joe and Cruz...
- 6/8/2023
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The partnership between Taylor Sheridan and Paramount+ continues! The creator of hit shows Yellowstone, Mayor of Kingstown, and Tulsa King now brings us a look into an undercover military program based on a true CIA operation titled Special Ops: Lioness. Paramount has just unveiled the tense teaser trailer. Zoe Saldaña leads an impressive ensemble cast that includes Morgan Freeman, Nicole Kidman, Laysla De Oliveira and Michael Kelly. The new Sheridan drama is produced by MTV Entertainment Studios and 101 Studios for Paramount+.
The official synopsis from Paramount+ reads,
Special Ops: Lioness, inspired by an actual US 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. The Lioness Program, overseen by Kaitlyn Meade (Kidman) and Donald Westfield (Kelly), enlists an aggressive Marine Raider named Cruz (De Oliveira) to operate...
The official synopsis from Paramount+ reads,
Special Ops: Lioness, inspired by an actual US 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. The Lioness Program, overseen by Kaitlyn Meade (Kidman) and Donald Westfield (Kelly), enlists an aggressive Marine Raider named Cruz (De Oliveira) to operate...
- 6/8/2023
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
Are you ready for Special Ops: Lioness?
Paramount+ has unveiled the trailer and key art for the highly-anticipated new drama series.
The series will premiere on Sunday, July 23, in the U.S. and all Paramount+ international markets exclusively on the service.
From Academy Award nominee Taylor Sheridan, the espionage thriller features a star-studded cast, including series lead and executive producer Zoe Saldaña, Laysla De Oliveira, Emmy Award nominee Michael Kelly, with Academy Award winner Morgan Freeman, and Academy Award winner and executive producer Nicole Kidman.
Talk about a stacked cast!
The new drama series is produced by MTV Entertainment Studios and 101 Studios for Paramount+.
The project is inspired by an actual US Military program, and 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.
The Lioness Program, overseen by...
Paramount+ has unveiled the trailer and key art for the highly-anticipated new drama series.
The series will premiere on Sunday, July 23, in the U.S. and all Paramount+ international markets exclusively on the service.
From Academy Award nominee Taylor Sheridan, the espionage thriller features a star-studded cast, including series lead and executive producer Zoe Saldaña, Laysla De Oliveira, Emmy Award nominee Michael Kelly, with Academy Award winner Morgan Freeman, and Academy Award winner and executive producer Nicole Kidman.
Talk about a stacked cast!
The new drama series is produced by MTV Entertainment Studios and 101 Studios for Paramount+.
The project is inspired by an actual US Military program, and 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.
The Lioness Program, overseen by...
- 6/8/2023
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Paramount+ has unveiled the first trailer for Taylor Sheridan’s Special Ops: Lioness and announced Sunday, July 23 as the premiere date for the espionage thriller.
Starring Zoe Saldaña, Laysla De Oliveira, Michael Kelly, Morgan Freeman and Nicole Kidman, Special Ops: Lioness is inspired by an actual US Military program. It 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. The Lioness Program, overseen by Kaitlyn Meade (Kidman) and Donald Westfield (Kelly), enlists an aggressive Marine Raider named Cruz (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.
Series also stars Dave Annable, Jill Wagner, Lamonica Garrett, James Jordan, Austin Hébert, Jonah Wharton, Stephanie Nur and Hannah Love Lanier.
The series is executive produced by Sheridan, David C. Glasser,...
Starring Zoe Saldaña, Laysla De Oliveira, Michael Kelly, Morgan Freeman and Nicole Kidman, Special Ops: Lioness is inspired by an actual US Military program. It 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. The Lioness Program, overseen by Kaitlyn Meade (Kidman) and Donald Westfield (Kelly), enlists an aggressive Marine Raider named Cruz (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.
Series also stars Dave Annable, Jill Wagner, Lamonica Garrett, James Jordan, Austin Hébert, Jonah Wharton, Stephanie Nur and Hannah Love Lanier.
The series is executive produced by Sheridan, David C. Glasser,...
- 6/8/2023
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Another Taylor Sheridan series has gotten a release date. Paramount+’s “Special Ops: Lioness” is set to premiere globally on Sunday, July 23. The streamer also released its first teaser for the series.
The espionage thriller is inspired by a real U.S. military program and features a star-studded cast. Zoe Saldaña stars as series lead, Joe. She’s joined by Laysla De Oliveira, Michael Kelly, Morgan Freeman and Nicole Kidman. The series also stars Dave Annable, Jill Wagner, Lamonica Garrett, James Jordan, Austin Hébert, Jonah Wharton, Stephanie Nur and Hannah Love Lanier.
Per the show’s synopsis, “Lioness” 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. The Lioness Program, overseen by Kaitlyn Meade (Kidman) and Donald Westfield (Kelly), enlists an aggressive Marine Raider named Cruz (De Oliveira) to operate...
The espionage thriller is inspired by a real U.S. military program and features a star-studded cast. Zoe Saldaña stars as series lead, Joe. She’s joined by Laysla De Oliveira, Michael Kelly, Morgan Freeman and Nicole Kidman. The series also stars Dave Annable, Jill Wagner, Lamonica Garrett, James Jordan, Austin Hébert, Jonah Wharton, Stephanie Nur and Hannah Love Lanier.
Per the show’s synopsis, “Lioness” 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. The Lioness Program, overseen by Kaitlyn Meade (Kidman) and Donald Westfield (Kelly), enlists an aggressive Marine Raider named Cruz (De Oliveira) to operate...
- 6/8/2023
- by Kayla Cobb
- The Wrap
Paramount+ has released the first trailer and set the premiere date for Taylor Sheridan’s latest star-studded project, the spy thriller series “Special Ops: Lioness.”
The series, which is inspired by an actual US military program, will debut on the streamer on July 23. According to the official synopsis, the show “follows the life of Joe (Zoe 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 synopsis. “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.”
The show also stars Morgan Freeman, Dave Annable, Jill Wagner, Lamonica Garrett, James Jordan, Austin Hébert, Jonah Wharton, Stephanie Nur and Hannah Love Lanier.
The series, which is inspired by an actual US military program, will debut on the streamer on July 23. According to the official synopsis, the show “follows the life of Joe (Zoe 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 synopsis. “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.”
The show also stars Morgan Freeman, Dave Annable, Jill Wagner, Lamonica Garrett, James Jordan, Austin Hébert, Jonah Wharton, Stephanie Nur and Hannah Love Lanier.
- 6/8/2023
- by McKinley Franklin
- Variety Film + TV
Image Source: Getty / Target Presse Agentur Gmbh
This post was initially published in 2016 and has been updated with new information as it has become available.
In September 2016, news broke that Angelina Jolie had filed for divorce from Brad Pitt after 11 years together and two years of marriage. Following their split, the "Maleficent" actor's attorney, Robert Offer, said her decision to end her much-publicized romance with Pitt was "for the health of the family." Pitt released a statement of his own not long after, telling People, "I am very saddened by this, but what matters most now is the well-being of our kids."
Six years later, Pitt and Jolie are still working to unravel their marriage, with recent revelations and allegations being levied at the former about a 2016 incident that preceded the couple's split. Keep reading to get all caught up on everything that has unfolded between Pitt and Jolie.
Jolie files for divorce from Pitt.
This post was initially published in 2016 and has been updated with new information as it has become available.
In September 2016, news broke that Angelina Jolie had filed for divorce from Brad Pitt after 11 years together and two years of marriage. Following their split, the "Maleficent" actor's attorney, Robert Offer, said her decision to end her much-publicized romance with Pitt was "for the health of the family." Pitt released a statement of his own not long after, telling People, "I am very saddened by this, but what matters most now is the well-being of our kids."
Six years later, Pitt and Jolie are still working to unravel their marriage, with recent revelations and allegations being levied at the former about a 2016 incident that preceded the couple's split. Keep reading to get all caught up on everything that has unfolded between Pitt and Jolie.
Jolie files for divorce from Pitt.
- 6/2/2023
- by Monica Sisavat
- Popsugar.com
Michelle Randolph and Jacob Lofland have joined Billy Bob Thornton in the upcoming Taylor Sheridan series “Land Man” at Paramount+, Variety has learned. In addition, Variety has learned exclusively that Ali Larter will star in the series as well.
Per the official logline, the series “is set in the proverbial boomtowns of West Texas and is a modern day tale of fortune seeking in the world of oil rigs. The series is an upstairs/downstairs story of roughnecks and wildcat billionaires fueling a boom so big, it’s reshaping our climate, our economy and our geopolitics.” It is based on the podcast “Boomtown.”
Randolph will star as Ainsley Norris, described as “the wild and strong-willed seventeen-year-old daughter of Tommy Norris (Thornton).” Lofland will play Cooper Norris, “Tommy’s son, who is new to the demanding work in the oil and gas fields of west Texas.” Larter will play Angela, Tommy’s ex-wife.
Per the official logline, the series “is set in the proverbial boomtowns of West Texas and is a modern day tale of fortune seeking in the world of oil rigs. The series is an upstairs/downstairs story of roughnecks and wildcat billionaires fueling a boom so big, it’s reshaping our climate, our economy and our geopolitics.” It is based on the podcast “Boomtown.”
Randolph will star as Ainsley Norris, described as “the wild and strong-willed seventeen-year-old daughter of Tommy Norris (Thornton).” Lofland will play Cooper Norris, “Tommy’s son, who is new to the demanding work in the oil and gas fields of west Texas.” Larter will play Angela, Tommy’s ex-wife.
- 5/23/2023
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Michelle Randolph (1923) and Jacob Lofland (Joker 2) are set as leads opposite Billy Bob Thornton in Land Man, Paramount+s upcoming series from Taylor Sheridan and Christian Wallace.
Co-created by Sheridan and Wallace, Land Man is set in the proverbial boomtowns of West Texas and is a modern day tale of fortune seeking in the world of oil rigs. The series is an upstairs/downstairs story of roughnecks and wildcat billionaires fueling a boom so big, it’s reshaping our climate, our economy and our geopolitics. Thornton stars as Tommy Norris, a crisis manager for an oil company.
Randolph will play Ainsley Norris, the wild and strong-willed seventeen year old daughter of Tommy Norris (Thornton).
Lofland will play Cooper Norris, Tommy Norris’ (Thornton) son who is new to the demanding work in the oil and gas fields of West Texas.
Land Man is produced by MTV Entertainment Studios,101 Studios,...
Co-created by Sheridan and Wallace, Land Man is set in the proverbial boomtowns of West Texas and is a modern day tale of fortune seeking in the world of oil rigs. The series is an upstairs/downstairs story of roughnecks and wildcat billionaires fueling a boom so big, it’s reshaping our climate, our economy and our geopolitics. Thornton stars as Tommy Norris, a crisis manager for an oil company.
Randolph will play Ainsley Norris, the wild and strong-willed seventeen year old daughter of Tommy Norris (Thornton).
Lofland will play Cooper Norris, Tommy Norris’ (Thornton) son who is new to the demanding work in the oil and gas fields of West Texas.
Land Man is produced by MTV Entertainment Studios,101 Studios,...
- 5/23/2023
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Zoe Saldaña And Nicole Kidman are set to share the screen later this year.
Paramount+ debuted a first look and official title for the highly anticipated espionage thriller Special Ops: Lioness (previously titled Lioness).
From Academy Award® nominee Taylor Sheridan, the original series stars series lead and executive producer Zoe Saldaña, Academy Award winner and executive producer Nicole Kidman, Laysla De Oliveira, and Academy Award winner Morgan Freeman.
The new drama is produced by MTV Entertainment Studios and 101 Studios exclusively for Paramount+.
The series is based on a real-life program and follows Cruz Manuelos (De Oliveira), 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 will play Joe, the station chief of the Lioness program tasked with training, managing, and leading her female undercover operatives.
Kidman will play Kaitlyn Meade, the CIA's senior supervisor...
Paramount+ debuted a first look and official title for the highly anticipated espionage thriller Special Ops: Lioness (previously titled Lioness).
From Academy Award® nominee Taylor Sheridan, the original series stars series lead and executive producer Zoe Saldaña, Academy Award winner and executive producer Nicole Kidman, Laysla De Oliveira, and Academy Award winner Morgan Freeman.
The new drama is produced by MTV Entertainment Studios and 101 Studios exclusively for Paramount+.
The series is based on a real-life program and follows Cruz Manuelos (De Oliveira), 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 will play Joe, the station chief of the Lioness program tasked with training, managing, and leading her female undercover operatives.
Kidman will play Kaitlyn Meade, the CIA's senior supervisor...
- 5/5/2023
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Paramount+ has released first-look photos and an official title for Taylor Sheridan’s upcoming espionage thriller Special Ops: Lioness (fka Lioness), starring Nicole Kidman, Zoe Saldaña, Laysla De Oliveira and Morgan Freeman.
Based on a real-life CIA program, Special Ops: Lioness follows Cruz Manuelos (De Oliveira), a rough-around-the-edges but passionate young Marine recruited to join the CIA’s Lioness Engagement Team to help bring down a terrorist organization from within. Saldaña will play Joe, the station chief of the Lioness program tasked with training, managing, and leading her female undercover operatives.
The series, from MTV Entertainment Studios and 101 Studios, also stars series regulars Dave Annable, Jill Wagner, Lamonica Garrett, James Jordan, Austin Hébert, Jonah Wharton, Stephanie Nur and Hannah Love Lanier with Emmy Award® nominee Michael Kelly in a recurring role.
Sheridan executive produces with David C. Glasser, Zoe Saldaña, Nicole Kidman, Ron Burkle, Bob Yari, David Hutkin, Jill Wagner,...
Based on a real-life CIA program, Special Ops: Lioness follows Cruz Manuelos (De Oliveira), a rough-around-the-edges but passionate young Marine recruited to join the CIA’s Lioness Engagement Team to help bring down a terrorist organization from within. Saldaña will play Joe, the station chief of the Lioness program tasked with training, managing, and leading her female undercover operatives.
The series, from MTV Entertainment Studios and 101 Studios, also stars series regulars Dave Annable, Jill Wagner, Lamonica Garrett, James Jordan, Austin Hébert, Jonah Wharton, Stephanie Nur and Hannah Love Lanier with Emmy Award® nominee Michael Kelly in a recurring role.
Sheridan executive produces with David C. Glasser, Zoe Saldaña, Nicole Kidman, Ron Burkle, Bob Yari, David Hutkin, Jill Wagner,...
- 5/5/2023
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: He’ll be back…silver screen icon Arnold Schwarzenegger is set for a movie comeback after a four-year hiatus with action-thriller Breakout, which financier and sales firm Anton is launching ahead of the Cannes market.
Expendables 4 filmmaker Scott Waugh is aboard to direct the feature, which will see Arnie take on the lead role of Terry Reynolds. When his stepson, Daniel, is framed and sentenced to 25 years in a foreign country, Reynolds makes a daring jailbreak to save him and must overcome an overzealous prison warden in a race against time to avoid capture and flee the country.
Shoot is due to kick off this year in Eastern Europe. Pic is being financed and produced by Greenland outfit Anton and Off The Pier Productions (Canary Black). Anton is handling world sales, with UTA Independent Film Group co-repping domestic rights.
Richard D’Ovidio wrote the screenplay which is based on...
Expendables 4 filmmaker Scott Waugh is aboard to direct the feature, which will see Arnie take on the lead role of Terry Reynolds. When his stepson, Daniel, is framed and sentenced to 25 years in a foreign country, Reynolds makes a daring jailbreak to save him and must overcome an overzealous prison warden in a race against time to avoid capture and flee the country.
Shoot is due to kick off this year in Eastern Europe. Pic is being financed and produced by Greenland outfit Anton and Off The Pier Productions (Canary Black). Anton is handling world sales, with UTA Independent Film Group co-repping domestic rights.
Richard D’Ovidio wrote the screenplay which is based on...
- 4/24/2023
- by Andreas Wiseman and Melanie Goodfellow
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Thad Luckinbill has been tapped for a heavily recurring role opposite Zoe Saldaña in Taylor Sheridan’s Paramount+ original series Lioness, headlined and executive produced by Saldaña and also starring Nicole Kidman, who executive produces, and Laysla De Oliveira. The series hails from Sheridan, MTV Entertainment Studios and 101 Studios.
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Lioness is based on a real-life CIA program and follows Cruz Manuelos (De Oliveira), a rough-around-the-edges but passionate young Marine recruited to join the CIA’s Lioness Engagement Team to help bring down a terrorist organization from within. Saldaña will play Joe, the station chief of the Lioness program tasked with training, managing and leading her female undercover operatives.
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Lioness is based on a real-life CIA program and follows Cruz Manuelos (De Oliveira), a rough-around-the-edges but passionate young Marine recruited to join the CIA’s Lioness Engagement Team to help bring down a terrorist organization from within. Saldaña will play Joe, the station chief of the Lioness program tasked with training, managing and leading her female undercover operatives.
- 4/3/2023
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Taylor Sheridan’s upcoming Paramount+ series “Lioness” has cast Bassem Youssef in a guest starring role, Variety has learned exclusively.
Youssef will now appear in a cast that includes Zoe Saldaña, Laysla De Oliveira, Dave Annable, Jill Wagner, Lamonica Garrett, James Jordan, Austin Hébert, Jonah Wharton, Stephanie Nur, Hannah Love Lanier, Michael Kelly, Morgan Freeman, and Nicole Kidman.
The official logline states that the show “is based on a real-life CIA program and follows Cruz Manuelos (De Oliveira), a rough-around-the-edges but passionate young Marine recruited to join the CIA’s Lioness Engagement Team to help bring down a terrorist organization from within.”
Youssef will guest star as Amrohi, described as “a rags-to-riches billionaire businessman with ties to terrorism, building his own fortune by legitimate means before profiteering off the wars that destroy the Middle East he’s spent decades helping to rebuild.”
Youssef is an Egyptian comedian and media personality.
Youssef will now appear in a cast that includes Zoe Saldaña, Laysla De Oliveira, Dave Annable, Jill Wagner, Lamonica Garrett, James Jordan, Austin Hébert, Jonah Wharton, Stephanie Nur, Hannah Love Lanier, Michael Kelly, Morgan Freeman, and Nicole Kidman.
The official logline states that the show “is based on a real-life CIA program and follows Cruz Manuelos (De Oliveira), a rough-around-the-edges but passionate young Marine recruited to join the CIA’s Lioness Engagement Team to help bring down a terrorist organization from within.”
Youssef will guest star as Amrohi, described as “a rags-to-riches billionaire businessman with ties to terrorism, building his own fortune by legitimate means before profiteering off the wars that destroy the Middle East he’s spent decades helping to rebuild.”
Youssef is an Egyptian comedian and media personality.
- 3/8/2023
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Lioness is filling its ranks.
Michael Kelly has been recruited as a recurring star for Taylor Sheridan’s upcoming espionage series for Paramount+.
Lioness, which does not yet have a premiere date, is based on a real-life CIA program and follows Cruz Manuelos (Laysla De Oliveira), a “rough-around-the-edges but passionate young Marine recruited to join the CIA’s Lioness Engagement Team to help bring down a terrorist organization from within.”
Kelly will play CIA Deputy Director Byron Westfield.
He joins the previously announced series star and executive producer Zoe Saldaña, Morgan Freeman and star and executive producer Nicole Kidman, along with Dave Annable, Jill Wagner, Lamonica Garrett, James Jordan, Austin Hébert, Jonah Wharton, Stephanie Nur, Hannah Love Lanier.
Saldaña will play Joe, the station chief of the Lioness program tasked with training, managing and leading her female undercover operatives. Kidman will play Kaitlyn Meade, the CIA’s senior supervisor who...
Michael Kelly has been recruited as a recurring star for Taylor Sheridan’s upcoming espionage series for Paramount+.
Lioness, which does not yet have a premiere date, is based on a real-life CIA program and follows Cruz Manuelos (Laysla De Oliveira), a “rough-around-the-edges but passionate young Marine recruited to join the CIA’s Lioness Engagement Team to help bring down a terrorist organization from within.”
Kelly will play CIA Deputy Director Byron Westfield.
He joins the previously announced series star and executive producer Zoe Saldaña, Morgan Freeman and star and executive producer Nicole Kidman, along with Dave Annable, Jill Wagner, Lamonica Garrett, James Jordan, Austin Hébert, Jonah Wharton, Stephanie Nur, Hannah Love Lanier.
Saldaña will play Joe, the station chief of the Lioness program tasked with training, managing and leading her female undercover operatives. Kidman will play Kaitlyn Meade, the CIA’s senior supervisor who...
- 1/26/2023
- by Jackie Strause
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Morgan Freeman joins Paramount+’s ‘Lioness’ (Photo credit: Nigel Parry-CPi)
Taylor Sheridan has lured in another Oscar winner for one of his original series. Two-time Oscar winner Kevin Costner (Dances with Wolves) stars in Yellowstone, Oscar winner Helen Mirren (The Queen) co-stars with Oscar nominee Harrison Ford in 1923, and now Oscar winner Morgan Freeman (Million Dollar Baby) has signed on to Sheridan’s Lioness.
Freeman joins a cast that is led by Zoe Saldana and includes Oscar winner Nicole Kidman and Laysla De Oliveira. Dave Annable, Jill Wagner, Lamonica Garrett, James Jordan, Austin Hébert, Jonah Wharton, Stephanie Nur, and Hannah Love Lanier also star in the dramatic thriller.
The MTV Entertainment Studios and 101 Studios’ production is executive produced by Taylor Sheridan, Zoe Saldana, Nicole Kidman, David C. Glasser, Ron Burkle, Bob Yari, David Hutkin, Jill Wagner, Geyer Kosinski, Michael Malone, and John Hillcoat.
Freeman was recently seen on television in...
Taylor Sheridan has lured in another Oscar winner for one of his original series. Two-time Oscar winner Kevin Costner (Dances with Wolves) stars in Yellowstone, Oscar winner Helen Mirren (The Queen) co-stars with Oscar nominee Harrison Ford in 1923, and now Oscar winner Morgan Freeman (Million Dollar Baby) has signed on to Sheridan’s Lioness.
Freeman joins a cast that is led by Zoe Saldana and includes Oscar winner Nicole Kidman and Laysla De Oliveira. Dave Annable, Jill Wagner, Lamonica Garrett, James Jordan, Austin Hébert, Jonah Wharton, Stephanie Nur, and Hannah Love Lanier also star in the dramatic thriller.
The MTV Entertainment Studios and 101 Studios’ production is executive produced by Taylor Sheridan, Zoe Saldana, Nicole Kidman, David C. Glasser, Ron Burkle, Bob Yari, David Hutkin, Jill Wagner, Geyer Kosinski, Michael Malone, and John Hillcoat.
Freeman was recently seen on television in...
- 1/13/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Morgan Freeman has joined the cast of Taylor Sheridan’s upcoming drama series “Lioness” at Paramount+, Variety has confirmed.
“Lioness” is based on a real-life CIA program. Per the official series description, it follows “Cruz Manuelos (Laysla De Oliveira), a rough-around-the-edges but passionate young Marine recruited to join the CIA’s Lioness Engagement Team to help bring down a terrorist organization from within.”
The cast also includes Zoe Saldaña, Jill Wagner, Dave Annable, Lamonica Garrett, James Jordan, Austin Hébert, Hannah Love Lanier, Stephanie Nur, and Jonah Wharton. Variety previously reported that Nicole Kidman will also appear in the series in addition to executive producing.
Freeman will play Edwin Mullins, the U.S. Secretary of State. Interestingly, this is not the first time Freeman has played a high-ranking member of the U.S. government. He previously played the U.S. President in the film “Deep Impact,” and the Speaker of the House...
“Lioness” is based on a real-life CIA program. Per the official series description, it follows “Cruz Manuelos (Laysla De Oliveira), a rough-around-the-edges but passionate young Marine recruited to join the CIA’s Lioness Engagement Team to help bring down a terrorist organization from within.”
The cast also includes Zoe Saldaña, Jill Wagner, Dave Annable, Lamonica Garrett, James Jordan, Austin Hébert, Hannah Love Lanier, Stephanie Nur, and Jonah Wharton. Variety previously reported that Nicole Kidman will also appear in the series in addition to executive producing.
Freeman will play Edwin Mullins, the U.S. Secretary of State. Interestingly, this is not the first time Freeman has played a high-ranking member of the U.S. government. He previously played the U.S. President in the film “Deep Impact,” and the Speaker of the House...
- 1/13/2023
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Lioness has tapped another Oscar winner for its cast.
Morgan Freeman has joined Nicole Kidman in Taylor Sheridan’s next Paramount+ series, a CIA drama from the Yellowstone creator. The series stars Zoe Saldaña, who is also an executive producer along with Kidman, and Laysla De Oliveira.
The show is based on a real-life CIA program and follows Cruz Manuelos (De Oliveira), a “rough-around-the-edges but passionate young Marine recruited to join the CIA’s Lioness Engagement Team to help bring down a terrorist organization from within.”
Freeman will play Edwin Mullins, the U.S. Secretary of State.
Saldaña plays Joe, the station chief of the Lioness program tasked with training, managing and leading her female undercover operatives. And Kidman plays Kaitlyn Meade, the CIA’s senior supervisor who has had a long career of playing the politics game and who must “juggle the trappings of being a woman in the high-ranking intelligence community.
Morgan Freeman has joined Nicole Kidman in Taylor Sheridan’s next Paramount+ series, a CIA drama from the Yellowstone creator. The series stars Zoe Saldaña, who is also an executive producer along with Kidman, and Laysla De Oliveira.
The show is based on a real-life CIA program and follows Cruz Manuelos (De Oliveira), a “rough-around-the-edges but passionate young Marine recruited to join the CIA’s Lioness Engagement Team to help bring down a terrorist organization from within.”
Freeman will play Edwin Mullins, the U.S. Secretary of State.
Saldaña plays Joe, the station chief of the Lioness program tasked with training, managing and leading her female undercover operatives. And Kidman plays Kaitlyn Meade, the CIA’s senior supervisor who has had a long career of playing the politics game and who must “juggle the trappings of being a woman in the high-ranking intelligence community.
- 1/13/2023
- by Jackie Strause
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Taylor Sheridan's Lioness at Paramount+ has added another big name to its cast.
Academy Award® winner Morgan Freeman has joined the cast of the upcoming original series alongside series lead and executive producer Zoe Saldaña, Academy Award winner and executive producer Nicole Kidman, and Laysla De Oliveira.
Freeman will play Edwin Mullins, the United States secretary of state.
From Academy Award nominee Taylor Sheridan, Lioness is produced by MTV Entertainment Studios and 101 Studios exclusively for Paramount+.
The series is based on a real-life CIA program and follows Cruz Manuelos (De Oliveira), a rough-around-the-edges but passionate young Marine recruited to join the CIA's Lioness Engagement Team to help bring down a terrorist organization from within.
Saldaña will play Joe, the station chief of the Lioness program tasked with training, managing, and leading her female undercover operatives.
Lioness will also star series regulars Dave Annable, Jill Wagner, Lamonica Garrett, James Jordan,...
Academy Award® winner Morgan Freeman has joined the cast of the upcoming original series alongside series lead and executive producer Zoe Saldaña, Academy Award winner and executive producer Nicole Kidman, and Laysla De Oliveira.
Freeman will play Edwin Mullins, the United States secretary of state.
From Academy Award nominee Taylor Sheridan, Lioness is produced by MTV Entertainment Studios and 101 Studios exclusively for Paramount+.
The series is based on a real-life CIA program and follows Cruz Manuelos (De Oliveira), a rough-around-the-edges but passionate young Marine recruited to join the CIA's Lioness Engagement Team to help bring down a terrorist organization from within.
Saldaña will play Joe, the station chief of the Lioness program tasked with training, managing, and leading her female undercover operatives.
Lioness will also star series regulars Dave Annable, Jill Wagner, Lamonica Garrett, James Jordan,...
- 1/13/2023
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Shows created by Taylor Sheridan always have impressive casts. You’ve got Kevin Costner on Yellowstone, Jeremy Renner on Mayor of Kingstown, Sam Elliott on 1883, Sylvester Stallone on Tulsa King, Harrison Ford on 1923, etc. The upcoming Paramount+ series Lioness is no exception. We’ve previously heard that the cast of this one would include the likes of Nicole Kidman and Zoe Saldaña, and now Morgan Freeman has signed on to join them!
Deadline reports that Freeman will be taking on the role of Edwin Mullins, the United States Secretary of State.
Coming our way from Taylor Sheridan, MTV Entertainment Studios, and 101 Studios, Lioness is based on a real-life CIA program. The show will follow Cruz Manuelos, a rough-around-the-edges but passionate young Marine recruited to join the CIA’s Lioness Engagement Team to help bring down a terrorist organization from within.
Cruz Manuelos is played by Laysla De Oliveira. Saldaña is playing Joe,...
Deadline reports that Freeman will be taking on the role of Edwin Mullins, the United States Secretary of State.
Coming our way from Taylor Sheridan, MTV Entertainment Studios, and 101 Studios, Lioness is based on a real-life CIA program. The show will follow Cruz Manuelos, a rough-around-the-edges but passionate young Marine recruited to join the CIA’s Lioness Engagement Team to help bring down a terrorist organization from within.
Cruz Manuelos is played by Laysla De Oliveira. Saldaña is playing Joe,...
- 1/13/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Morgan Freeman has joined the cast of Taylor Sheridan’s highly anticipated “Lioness” at Paramount+, TheWrap has confirmed.
The “Driving Miss Daisy” Oscar winner signed on alongside previously announced stars and executive producer Nicole Kidman and Zoe Saldaña. Laysla De Oliveira also stars. Per a release from Paramount, Freeman will play Edwin Mullins, the United States Secretary of State, on the latest project from “Yellowstone” creator and Oscar nominee Sheridan.
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“Lioness” is based on a real-life CIA program and, per an official logline, “follows Cruz Manuelos (De Oliveira), a rough-around-the-edges but passionate young Marine recruited to join the CIA’s Lioness Engagement Team to help bring down a terrorist organization from within. Saldaña will play Joe, the station chief of the Lioness program tasked with training, managing and leading her female undercover operatives.
The “Driving Miss Daisy” Oscar winner signed on alongside previously announced stars and executive producer Nicole Kidman and Zoe Saldaña. Laysla De Oliveira also stars. Per a release from Paramount, Freeman will play Edwin Mullins, the United States Secretary of State, on the latest project from “Yellowstone” creator and Oscar nominee Sheridan.
Also Read:
‘Yellowstone’ Season 5 Won’t Return Until This Summer, Becoming the Latest Series to Air in Batches
“Lioness” is based on a real-life CIA program and, per an official logline, “follows Cruz Manuelos (De Oliveira), a rough-around-the-edges but passionate young Marine recruited to join the CIA’s Lioness Engagement Team to help bring down a terrorist organization from within. Saldaña will play Joe, the station chief of the Lioness program tasked with training, managing and leading her female undercover operatives.
- 1/13/2023
- by Benjamin Lindsay
- The Wrap
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