{
  "id": 154256,
  "title": "Zoe Saldaña and Nicole Kidman Have a Trick for Talking to Taylor Sheridan When a ‘Lioness’ Script Doesn’t Make Sense",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/05/zoe-saldana-and-nicole-kidman-have-a-trick-for-talking-to-taylor",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-05T00:58:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TheWrap",
    "slug": "thewrap",
    "url": "https://www.thewrap.com/creative-content/tv-shows/zoe-saldana-nicole-kidman-lioness-tag-team-find-taylor-sheridan/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Zoe Saldaña and Nicole Kidman, stars of the spy thriller series \"Lioness,\" reveal their strategy for communicating effectively with creator Taylor Sheridan when a script’s jargon proves challenging. The duo, who portray CIA officer Joe McNamara and her boss Kaitlyn Meade respectively, recently returned to Sheridan’s universe for Season 3. Saldaña explains to People that when dialogue feels nonsensical, they \"tag team\" to figure out where Sheridan is and gauge his availability. This collaboration stems from their strong bond over three seasons of the Paramount+ series. Saldaña admires Kidman, calling her talented and a devoted mother, daughter, sister, and friend. In turn, Kidman praises Saldaña for her fun and generous nature. Sheridan, known for his many TV projects such as \"The Madison,\" \"Dutton Ranch,\" and \"Mayor of Kingstown,\" occasionally requires his star-studded ensemble to track him down to ensure they grasp his military terminology. Kidman emphasizes the importance of fully understanding every line of dialogue, making it sound natural and effortlessly spoken, as if it's part of their everyday language.",
  "summary": "\"We have to understand every single thing we’re saying,\" Kidman says of the Paramount+ show's dense jargon The post Zoe Saldaña and Nicole Kidman Have a Trick for Talking to Taylor Sheridan When a ‘Lioness’ Script Doesn’t Make Sense appeared first on TheWrap .",
  "key_points": [
    "Zoe Saldaña and Nicole Kidman collaborate on \"Lioness\" scripts.",
    "They \"tag team\" to interpret Sheridan's military jargon.",
    "Kidman admires Saldaña's fun and generous nature."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The actresses' collaborative approach to clarifying script jargon reflects their strong bond and shared goal of delivering authentic performances in Taylor Sheridan's complex spy thriller series.",
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}