Like the Yellowstone franchise, Lioness is one of the only TV shows in the Taylor Sheridan universe that isn’t returning with a new season in 2025. His crime dramas are returning with Tulsa King Season 3 and Mayor of Kingstown Season 4 this fall, and his oil drama is also returning to Paramount+ for Landman Season 2 in November. That said, Lioness Season 3 will likely be worth the wait, especially with reputable Sheridan actors accompanying its return.

Lioness Season 3 Has Added Yellowstone’s Ian Bohen to the Cast

Ahead of Season 3, Lioness has added Yellowstone star Ian Bohen. Yellowstone fans will recognize the actor as Ryan, a cowboy and Livestock Agent who worked for John Dutton (Kevin Costner). Unlike other ranch hands who came and went, Ryan was with the Dutton Ranch throughout every season of Yellowstone. In the series finale, Ryan follows his girlfriend, Abby (Lainey Wilson), to Texas, where he vows to accompany her on tour.

Lioness Has a Rich History of Casting Popular Yellowstone Actors

Bohen’s role in Lioness adds to the espionage series’ trend of filling out the cast with familiar faces from Yellowstone. One of the best examples of this is James Jordan, who plays Two Cups in Lioness. Jordan played two controversial characters in Yellowstone before becoming a fan favorite in Saldaña’s show. In Yellowstone, Jordan plays Livestock Agent Steve Hendon, a loose cannon who causes several problems for Kayce (Luke Grimes) and Jamie Dutton (Wes Bentley).

Jordan also plays Cookie in the first Yellowstone prequel, 1883. Cookie is a similarly loose cannon, a chuck wagon cook who puts the entire caravan in jeopardy when he diverts from James Dutton’s (Tim McGraw) plan. Stephanie Nur also hails from the cast of 1883, where she plays Melodi, the entertainer at the White Elephant who makes a move on Shea Brennan (Sam Elliott). In Lioness, Nur plays Aaliyah Amrohi, a significant character in the counterterrorism plot in Season 1.

What Ian Bohen’s Role Means For Lioness Season 3

Perhaps Bohen’s casting is a sign that Joe’s counterterrorism team will have a new operative, or at least a new ally to consult on her operations. According to Variety, Bohen will play Grady, described as “a by-the-books Delta Force operator and primary K9 handler, skilled in battlefield tactics.” According to his description, Grady would be an excellent ally for Joe’s team, except for the part where he plays it “by-the-book,” since Joe traditionally likes to go off-script.

Grady could link up with Joe’s team due to a connection to Cruz Manuelos (Laysla De Oliveira), due to his background as a Delta Force operator. Cruz went undercover as Zara Adid Paulina in Lioness Season 1. After she left Joe’s team, she was working as a Delta Force operator, but returned in Lioness Season 2 when Joe tracked her down for a new mission. Due to their crossover, Grady could come into the picture with Cruz, who could be needed again in Lioness Season 3.

Can Ian Bohen Return to the Yellowstone Universe?

Bohen could also return as a different character in Yellowstone’s upcoming prequel, 1944, set in the title year, about the Dutton family. That said, it would be better to check in with Ryan to see how his romance with Abby panned out after they rekindled their flame in Yellowstone’s finale, sealing the next phase of their relationship with a kiss. Still, while Yellowstone fans hold out hope for an update on Ryan and Abby, they can catch Bohen in Lioness Season 3.