Zoe Saldaña’s covert operatives are back in action — Lioness Season 3 premieres August 2 on Paramount+, and the cast list blends fan-favorite mainstays with a striking lineup of new faces.
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Who’s Leading the Cast?
Lioness stars Oscar winner Zoe Saldaña, Oscar winner Morgan Freeman, Emmy nominee Michael Kelly, and Oscar winner Nicole Kidman, with Saldaña and Kidman also serving as executive producers alongside creator Taylor Sheridan. Saldaña returns as Joe McNamara, a CIA station chief who runs the Lioness program that recruits, trains, and leads women into undercover operations, while Kidman reprises Kaitlyn Meade, the strategic-minded CIA supervisor overseeing Joe’s missions. Lioness WikiLioness Wiki
Joe walks the line between duty and home as unseen threats close in around her, and guided by Kaitlyn and Westfield, she must confront enemies operating in the shadows as the war reaches every part of her life. Lioness Wiki
New Additions Joining Season 3
New series regular Ian Bohen joins as Grady, described as a by-the-book Delta Force operator and primary K9 handler skilled in battlefield tactics, having previously starred in Yellowstone and Wind River. Also joining is Elizaveta Neretin, who had a small role in Mayor of Kingstown and is reportedly landing a major role in Lioness as an international operative who crosses paths with Joe. Paramount PlusParamount Plus
The Season 3 cast also includes Laysla De Oliveira, Dave Annable, Jill Wagner, LaMonica Garrett, James Jordan, Genesis Rodriguez, Austin Hébert, Jonah Wharton, Thad Luckinbill, and Hannah Love Lanier. Paramount Plus
Quick Cast Reference
| Character | Actor |
|---|---|
| Joe McNamara | Zoe Saldaña |
| Kaitlyn Meade | Nicole Kidman |
| Edwin Mullins | Morgan Freeman |
| Westfield | Michael Kelly |
| Grady (new) | Ian Bohen |
| International Operative (new) | Elizaveta Neretin |
| Recurring/Supporting | Laysla De Oliveira, Dave Annable, Jill Wagner, LaMonica Garrett, James Jordan |
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What to Expect This Season
Lioness Season 3 follows CIA operatives navigating hidden networks and personal betrayals, with production having begun in October and wrapped by March 2026. With Saldaña reportedly signed for multiple seasons and a fresh wave of talent joining the ranks, expect the espionage thriller genre to get even higher stakes this time around.
FAQs
Q1: When does Lioness Season 3 premiere?
It premieres Sunday, August 2, 2026, on Paramount+.
Q2: Who are the new cast members in Lioness Season 3?
Ian Bohen joins as Grady, and Elizaveta Neretin joins as a major international operative character.
