Nicolas Cage in Talks for 'True Detective' Season Five
Nicolas Cage is in discussions to star in the fifth season of HBO’s anthology crime drama True Detective.
Role and Series Details
Details about the part have not been disclosed, though Cage is expected to portray the central law enforcement figure driving the season’s mystery.
Previous Seasons and Setting
The move would follow HBO’s successful pairing of Jodie Foster with the series for season four, True Detective: Night Country, which many critics credited with reinvigorating the franchise after two weaker installments.
Showrunner and Premiere Information
Issa López, who served as showrunner on Night Country, is anticipated to return for season five. HBO previously announced the new chapter will be set in Jamaica Bay, New York, and the series is eyed for a 2027 premiere.
Casting Discussions and Recent Performances
Conversations with Cage reportedly began in early summer, when The Hollywood Reporter first contacted HBO about casting. The report was published Thursday by The Insneider Newsletter.
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