Following the success of its first season, Paramount+ has released the official trailer for Lioness season two, offering an intense glimpse into what lies ahead for Joe (Zoe Saldaña) as the conflict begins to hit closer to home.
The season synopsis states, "As the CIA’s fight against terror nears home soil, Joe, Kaitlyn, and Byron recruit a new Lioness operative to penetrate an emerging and previously unknown threat. With mounting pressures from all sides, Joe must confront the significant personal sacrifices she has made while leading the Lioness program."
At the time of its debut, Lioness was Paramount+'s most-watched worldwide premiere, making its upcoming return one of the most anticipated events for the platform this year.
Alongside Zoe Saldaña (Guardians of the Galaxy; Avatar: The Way of Water), the cast includes Laysla De Oliveira (In the Tall Grass; Locke & Key), Genesis Rodriguez (The Umbrella Academy; Big Hero 6), Michael Kelly (House of Cards; Jack Ryan), Academy Award-winner Morgan Freeman (The Shawshank Redemption; Million Dollar Baby), Academy Award-winner Nicole Kidman (Big Little Lies; Aquaman), Dave Annable (Brothers & Sisters; Yellowstone), Jill Wagner (Teen Wolf; Blade: The Series), LaMonica Garrett (1883; Crisis on Infinite Earths), James Jordan (Wind River; Yellowstone), Austin Hébert (Burden; Battle Los Angeles), Jonah Wharton (The Rookie; Ballers), Thad Luckinbill (Only the Brave; 12 Strong), and Hannah Love Lanier (A Black Lady Sketch Show; All American).
Both Saldaña and Kidman also serve as executive producers, alongside Taylor Sheridan, David C. Glasser, Ron Burkle, Bob Yari, David Hutkin, Jill Wagner, David Lemanowicz, Geyer Kosinski, Michael Friedman, and Keith Cox.
Lioness season two premieres on October 27!
Watch the official trailer below:
LIONESS features a star-studded cast, including series lead and executive producer Zoe Saldaña, Laysla De Oliveira, Genesis Rodriguez and Emmy Award nominee Michael Kelly, with Oscar winner Morgan Freeman, and Oscar and Emmy winner and executive producer Nicole Kidman. The series is produced by MTV Entertainment Studios and 101 Studios exclusively for Paramount+.
In season two, as the CIA’s fight against terror moves closer to home, Joe (Saldaña), Kaitlyn (Kidman), and Byron (Kelly) enlist a new Lioness operative to infiltrate a previously unknown threat. With pressure mounting from all sides, Joe is forced to confront the profound personal sacrifices she has made as the leader of the Lioness program. The series also stars Dave Annable, Jill Wagner, LaMonica Garrett, James Jordan, Austin Hébert, Jonah Wharton, Thad Luckinbill and Hannah Love Lanier.