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Why Dr. Neal McNamara From Lioness Looks So Familiar

Think you've seen Lioness' Dr. Neal McNamara before? That's because you probably have - if not on TV, then certainly in the pages of People magazine,

Why Dr. Neal McNamara From Lioness Looks So Familiar

If you've been watching the third season of Lioness, which premiered on Paramount+ on August 2, you may have noticed that Joe McNamara's husband, Dr. Neal McNamara, bears a striking resemblance to Dave Annable. Neal is a pediatric surgeon in the dangerous world of counterterrorism and covert ops, portrayed by Annable. This isn't Annable's first role in a Sheridan series, as he played Lee Dutton in Yellowstone, whose death sets the story in motion.

Prior to Yellowstone, Annable starred as Justin Walker on Brothers & Sisters for five seasons, and he has made appearances in other notable TV shows such as Red Band Society, Walker, and The Waterfront. Outside of TV, Annable has been featured in People magazine's Sexiest Man Alive lists multiple times, and he has a sense of humor about his frequent appearances.

In an interview, Annable discussed the dynamics between a CIA operative and a doctor in Lioness, describing it as an intriguing relationship dynamic. He praised the intense tone and cast of the show, calling it a great series for fans of Sheridan's work.

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