Why Two Cups From Lioness Looks So Familiar
The actor who plays Two Cups on Lioness has been working with creator Taylor Sheridan since 2017. Here's where you may have seen him before.
Lioness, the Paramount+ spy thriller, boasts a cast of recognizable faces, thanks to the fingerprints of creator Taylor Sheridan. Among the familiar faces is character actor James Jordan, better known as Two Cups. Jordan has worked extensively with Sheridan, appearing in more than half a dozen of his productions. For Lioness, which premiered its third season on August 2, the show follows CIA operative Joe McNamara, played by Zoe Saldaña, as she leads a team of undercover operatives working to dismantle terrorist organizations.
Jordan's character, Two Cups, is a Quick Reaction Force operator and former Green Beret, whose tactical prowess and dry humor add depth to the team's operations. Jordan's familiarity with the Sheridan universe is evident in his roles on Yellowstone, 1883, Mayor of Kingstown, and Landman. His career began with Sheridan when he auditioned for the filmmaker's 2017 crime thriller, Wind River.
In a recent interview with Town & Country, Jordan expressed his appreciation for Sheridan's storytelling abilities, stating that working with the master storyteller is an unparalleled experience. Jordan attributes his success to Sheridan's ability to capture the current cultural pulse, which seamlessly integrates into the worlds Sheridan creates.
Jordan also revealed that he has learned to let Sheridan's scripts speak for themselves over the past 20 years, trusting that his talent will shine through. Jordan's affinity for Sheridan's work extends to his recurring roles in Lioness and Landman, which he finds deeply enjoyable.
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