Nicolas Cage is nearing a deal to star in "True Detective" Season 5 at HBO,Varietyhas learned from sources. Details are being kept under tight wraps on the new season, but it was revealed earlier this year that Season 5 will be set in the Jamaica Bay area of New York City. More from Variety 'True Detective' Creator Says 'I Have Another Story' for Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson to Return: 'We've Talked About Doing It. I Think the Guys Are Open to It' 'Spider-Noir' First Look: Nicolas Cage Suits Up as Live-Action 'Spider-Verse' Hero in Prime Video Series Alexandra Daddario Confronts Critics: 'I'm Not a Bad Actress... I Got an Emmy Nom. How Do You Think I Did That?' Cage would be the latest high-profile star to take on a leading role in "True Detective." Leads of past seasons include Matthew McConaughey, Woody Harrelson, Colin Farrell, Rachel McAdams, Mahershala Ali, and Jodie Foster. Harrelson, McConaughey, Ali, and Foster all earned Emmy nominations for their respective seasons, while Foster won both an Emmy and Golden Globe Award for her work in Season 4. Reps for HBO declined to comment. This would also mark just the second lead television role Cage has taken on in his storied career. It was revealed in 2024 thatCage would play Spider-Man Noirin a live-action series for MGM+ and Amazon Prime Video. The show does not have an official release date at the time of this publishing but is slated to debut in 2026. Cage is one of the most celebrated actors of his generation, having won the Academy Award for best actor for "Leaving Las Vegas" and getting a nomination in the same category for "Adaptation." He is also known for his starring roles in films like "Moonstruck," "Raising Arizona," "Face/Off," and the "National Treasure" and "Ghost Rider" films. His recent projects include "Pig," "Longlegs," "The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent," "Dream Scenario," and "Renfield." He is repped by WME, Stride Management, and Goodman Genow. "True Detective" wasrenewed for a fifth season in February 2024following the success of Season 4, a.k.a. "True Detective: Night Country." Issa López is returning as writer and showrunner under her overall deal with HBO. Per HBO, Season 4 was the most-watched installment of the show to date, with 12.7 million cross platform viewers. Best of Variety Oscar Predictions 2026: Venice and Telluride Will Spark the Start of Awards Season New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week 'Harry Potter' TV Show Cast Guide: Who's Who in Hogwarts? Sign up forVariety's Newsletter. For the latest news, follow us onFacebook,Twitter, andInstagram.
