Zoe Saldaña says Lioness is enough for now

Zoe Saldaña says she has no plans to join another Taylor Sheridan television project, explaining that her lead role and executive-producer duties on Lioness already demand as much time and energy as she can commit to a series. In an interview with People, Saldaña said that playing Joe McNamara on the Paramount spy drama involves long days on set and months of preparation before filming. She described herself as first to arrive and last to leave, adding that the responsibilities of working both in front of and behind the camera make the job especially demanding. For now, she said, Lioness is all she can handle. Saldaña’s comments describe her current plans rather than a permanent break from Sheridan’s work. She spoke positively about their collaboration, saying she is grateful that he recognizes her reliability. She also said she brings her views and full commitment to the series. The reports of her remarks all stem from the same People interview. The actor has starred in Lioness for three seasons and also serves as an executive producer. Her decision to focus on the show comes as other performers continue to take on roles in Sheridan’s television projects.