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Taylor Sheridan Steps On Screen with Zoe Saldaña in ‘Lioness’ Season 3
Taylor Sheridan Returns as Sergeant Major Cody Spears in "Lioness" Season 3
Who Is Taylor Sheridan?
Imagine someone who writes exciting TV shows, directs movies, and acts in them too. That’s Taylor Sheridan! He’s the creator of the hit spy thriller series "Special Ops: Lioness" (often just called Lioness). But he didn’t just write it—he also stars in it.
Fun Fact: Sheridan grew up in Fort Worth, Texas, which explains why he’s so good at playing cowboys and soldiers!
His Role in Lioness Season 3
In the new third season, Sheridan puts on his uniform again as Sergeant Major Cody Spears. Here’s what happens:
- He appears alongside the show’s lead, Zoe Saldaña, who plays CIA agent Joe McNamara
- In a flashback scene, Spears tells McNamara: "Until we have the target, you are the mission."
- Then the two head into a dangerous battlefield together to find that target
- We don’t know exactly how much screen time he’ll get this season—but there could be more of him coming!
What His Co-Stars Think
Thad Luckinbill (who plays CIA officer Kyle McManus) recently told The Hollywood Reporter why he loves having Sheridan on set:
"The show’s better for it when he plays a role. He’s a great character, and he kills it. So, I love when he comes in and plays with us."
That’s high praise from someone who works with him every day!
Sheridan’s Acting Journey: Before He Was Famous
Long before he created Yellowstone or Lioness, Sheridan was already building his acting resume. Here’s where you might have seen him:
TV Shows (Recurring Roles)
- Sons of Anarchy – played a recurring character
- Veronica Mars – another recurring role
TV Shows (Guest Appearances)
- NCIS: Los Angeles – one episode
- NYPD Blue – one episode
- Star Trek: Enterprise – one episode (yes, really!)
Other Characters He’s Played in His Own Shows
Sheridan loves popping up in the worlds he creates. Here are his other on-screen roles:
| Show/Movie | Character | Type of Role |
|---|---|---|
| Yellowstone | Travis Wheatley | Cowboy |
| 1883 | Charles Goodnight | Real-life cattleman |
| Hell or High Water (2016) | Unnamed cowboy | Small but memorable |
| Lioness (Season 2) | Sergeant Major Cody Spears | 3 episodes |
When Can You Watch?
New episodes drop every Sunday on Paramount+
Season finale airs on September 20
Important Points to Remember
- Taylor Sheridan created Lioness AND stars in it as Sergeant Major Cody Spears
- He shares scenes with Zoe Saldaña (Joe McNamara) in a high-stakes battlefield mission
- Co-star Thad Luckinbill says the show is "better" when Sheridan acts in it
- Sheridan has been acting for years—long before he was a famous writer/director
- New episodes every Sunday on Paramount+ until Sept. 20
Summary
Taylor Sheridan isn’t just the mastermind behind Lioness—he’s also one of its stars. In Season 3, he returns as Sergeant Major Cody Spears, teaming up with Zoe Saldaña’s CIA agent for a dangerous mission. His co-stars love having him on set, and his acting roots go way back to shows like Sons of Anarchy and even Star Trek: Enterprise. Catch new episodes every Sunday on Paramount+ through September 20.
FAQ
Does Taylor Sheridan act in all his shows?
He often does! He’s appeared in Yellowstone, 1883, Hell or High Water, and now Lioness—usually as a cowboy or military type.
How many episodes was he in during Season 2?
He appeared in three episodes as Sergeant Major Cody Spears.
What did his co-star Thad Luckinbill say about him?
He told The Hollywood Reporter: "The show’s better for it when he plays a role. He’s a great character, and he kills it."
Where can I watch Lioness Season 3?
New episodes stream every Sunday on Paramount+.
When does the season end?
The finale airs on September 20.
