Taylor Sheridan, creator of the CIA/military drama "Lioness", has an attention to detail when it comes to action scenes, specifically regarding weapons handling and tactics. According to star Jill Wagner, Sheridan made a last-minute change in one scene by asking her to switch arms with her gun 10 minutes before filming started. The article notes that this level of specificity is consistent with Sheridan's approach to creating realistic action scenes, which are a key part of "Lioness"' success. With only two episodes remaining in the current season, fans are eagerly awaiting the conclusion of the story.
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Taylor Sheridan's attention to detail is a key aspect of his military drama "Lioness", which is currently airing its third season on Paramount+. The show's star Jill Wagner revealed that Sheridan had her make a significant change for an action scene just before filming, showing his focus on realism and technical accuracy. Wagner noted that the show's recent season has been more cerebral, but still requires a lot of training and preparation to get right. This attention to detail is part of what sets "Lioness" apart from other military dramas, with Sheridan's experience as a former member of the Delta Force bringing authenticity to the show. With only two episodes left in the current season, fans can expect more intense action and complex storylines before the season finale.
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Taylor Sheridan doesn't miss a beat when it comes to "Lioness."
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Sheridan's epic CIA/military drama is currently airing season 3 on Paramount+, and there are just two episodes remaining in the current season.
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That shouldn't come as a surprise to anyone.
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It's also clear that an absurd amount of training and preparation go into making sure it feels as realistic as possible.
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Jill Wagner reveals in-depth technical aspects of "Lioness" action scenes
"Lioness" star Jill Wagner spoke with "People" about the finer points of the technical aspects, and revealed Sheridan had her make a fairly significant change for an action scene moments before the cameras started recording.
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I won’t say that anything was so physically draining for me this season because I do think this season is a bit more cerebral.
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But I will say there was one day that Laysla [De Oliveira] and I were trying to get this entrance into the house.
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Cruz and Bobby have to come in and clear the room, and we were having difficulties with some of the angles.
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Ten minutes before we roll, he comes in and says, ‘No, I think you should switch arms.
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She continued, "And I was just like, ‘Hmm … okay.
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Ultimately, we worked it out, and it’s probably going to be one of my favorite moments.
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Episode six of season 3 featured a scene with Delta Force operators melting some Iranian bad guys, and the weapons handling and speed was incredible.
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I've said it before and I'll say it again.
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Whoever is advising Sheridan is doing an excellent job.
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The "Yellowstone" creator gets things correct that most productions don't even take time to consider when it comes to action scenes.
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Now, "Lioness" fans wait to see what comes in the final two episodes.
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Have a fun theory on what will happen?
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Let me know at David.Hookstead@outkick.com.
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