Zoe Saldaña as Joe and Nicole Kidman as Kaitlynin Lioness“It’s a little surreal, definitely,” Neretin said. Stepping into the role, Neretin was also inspired by a lifetime watching some of the best female-led movies. Lioness also stands out for the way it handles stories that often mirror real-world politics, and that’s true especially for the start of season three. Lioness season 3 premieres new episodes every Sunday exclusively on Paramount+. Zoe Saldaña as Joe, Laysla De Oliveira as Cruz, Ian Bohen as Grady in Lioness season 3Photos: Ryan Green & Lauren Smith/Paramount+.