Lioness Star Zoe Saldaña: One Sheridan Universe is Enough!

Actress Zoe Saldaña finds her role as CIA operative Joe McNamara in Taylor Sheridan's "Lioness" to be a demanding commitment. She indicated that managing this single series within Sheridan's busy television landscape is currently her limit.

Saldaña, who also serves as an executive producer, highlighted the extensive preparation and on-set dedication required for her role. She expressed gratitude that Sheridan recognizes her reliability, toughness, and vocal nature, similar to her character, Joe.

While uncertain about a potential "Lioness" season 4, Saldaña is proud of Joe's journey in season 3, where the character became the victim and target, embodying the "Lioness" herself. This challenging storyline made her question if she could pull it off.

Saldaña also commended Sheridan for creating characters that transcend gender, noting Joe could have been portrayed by a male actor. She respects his ability to write compelling human characters, regardless of gender or race, while honoring his skill in writing for women.