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Nicolas Cage in Talks to Lead True Detective Season 5

Under returning showrunner Issa López, the story shifts to Jamaica Bay with filming targeted for 2026.

Overview

  • Multiple trade outlets report Cage is negotiating to star as New York detective Henry Logan in the anthology’s fifth season.
  • HBO declined to comment, and The Hollywood Reporter notes the discussions have been underway since early summer.
  • HBO has confirmed the new chapter is set in the Jamaica Bay area of New York City.
  • Issa López, who steered Night Country, is back as writer and showrunner, with her tonal imprint expected to continue.
  • Current plans point to production in 2026 and a 2027 premiere, aligning with the series’ long-lead timetable.