Why Lioness Star Zoe Saldaña Won't Join A Second Taylor Sheridan Series
Zoe Saldaña knows exactly how much work Lioness demands, and that experience has shaped how she feels about taking on another Taylor Sheridan show.
Zoe Saldaña has declined the opportunity to join another series created by Taylor Sheridan, following her starring role in the Paramount+ show Lioness. In a 2026 interview with People, Saldaña expressed that she is currently handling all the responsibilities of her character, Joe McNamara, who runs the top-secret Lioness program and participates in high-stakes missions.
She emphasized that Joe McNamara and Lioness are her top priority, as she dedicates months of preparation before any other cast member. The demanding nature of the role is due to its physical requirements, as well as Sheridan's preference for practical sets and effects. Saldaña has faced skepticism regarding her ability to convincingly perform the demanding combat scenes, but she remains unfazed, stating that she has always been an athletic actress who trains consistently, even during her pregnancies.
The future of Lioness beyond Season 3 is uncertain, as Paramount+ has not yet renewed the series for a fourth season.
Written by urgent.news from TVLine's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
