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First Look: Zoe Saldaña, Nicole Kidman, Laysla De Oliveira And More Star In Taylor Sheridan’s CIA Drama Series ‘Special Ops: Lioness’

Zoe Saldana as Joe Lynsey Addario/Paramount+

Paramount+ has recently announced the title and released first-look photos for Taylor Sheridan's upcoming espionage thriller Special Ops: Lioness (previously known as Lioness), featuring an all-star cast including Nicole Kidman, Zoe Saldaña, Laysla De Oliveira, and Morgan Freeman. The series is based on a real-life CIA program and follows the story of Cruz Manuelos (De Oliveira), a young Marine with a fierce personality who gets recruited to join the CIA's Lioness Engagement Team to help take down a terrorist organization from within.

Zoe Saldana as Joe Lynsey Addario/Paramount+

Saldaña plays Joe, the station chief of the Lioness program, responsible for training, managing, and leading her female undercover operatives. The show promises to be a thrilling and intense ride, as Cruz Manuelos and the team must navigate dangerous situations and uncover secrets to complete their mission.

Laysla De Oliveria as Cruz Manuelos Lynsey Addario/Paramount+

Zoe Saldana as Joe and Nicole Kidman as Kaitlyn Meade in Special Ops: Lioness Ramona Rosales/Paramount+

Special Ops: Lioness is produced by MTV Entertainment Studios and 101 Studios and features a talented cast of series regulars, including Dave Annable, Jill Wagner, LaMonica Garrett, James Jordan, Austin Hébert, Jonah Wharton, Stephanie Nur, and Hannah Love Lanier. Emmy Award nominee Michael Kelly also joins the show in a recurring role.

L-R Jill Wagner as Bobby, Thad Luckinbill as Kyle, Zoe Saldana as Joe, James Jordan as Two Cups, Jonah Wharton as Tex, Austin Hébert as Randy Lynsey Addario/Paramount+

L-R James Jordan as Two Cups, Jonah Wharton as Tex, Jill Wagner as Bobby, Zoe Saldana as Joe, Nicole Kidman as Kaitlyn Meade, Austin Hébert as Randy and Laysla De Oliveira as Cruz Manuelos Lynsey Addario/Paramount+

Stephanie Nur as Aaliyah and Laysla De Oliveira as Cruz Manuelos Lynsey Addario/Paramount+

The series is executive produced by Taylor Sheridan, David C. Glasser, Zoe Saldaña, Nicole Kidman, Ron Burkle, Bob Yari, David Hutkin, Jill Wagner, Geyer Kosinski, Michael Malone, and John Hillcoat. With such an impressive lineup of creators and cast, Special Ops: Lioness is sure to be a thrilling addition to the espionage genre.

L-R Nicole Kidman as Kaitlyn Meade, Michael Kelly as Bryon Westfield and Zoe Saldana as Joe Lynsey Addario/Paramount+

L-R Laysla De Oliveira as Cruz Manuelos, Zoe Saldana as Joe, and Nicole Kidman as Kaitlyn Meade Lynsey Addario/Paramount+

In summary, the upcoming espionage thriller Special Ops: Lioness promises to be a gripping series featuring a powerhouse cast and an exciting storyline based on real-life events. Fans of the genre won't want to miss this high-stakes adventure.