According to a rumor reported by The Illuminerdi, Jodie Foster might be in the cast of True Detective's fourth season. The Oscar-winning actress would reportedly be the second main lead, according to the report which has not been officially confirmed by HBO. The overall main star is currently unknown.

Every season of the TV show centers around a group of detectives. Many of the series' themes derive from the dark lengths people are willing to go to in order to solve a case. The tumultuous personal lives of the detectives reflect on the cases.

The high-quality writing and acting have led to overall acclaim for the show. However, some seasons are generally considered better than others. The first season, starring Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson, received overwhelming critical acclaim. The two actors were each nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award. On the other hand, the second season, which starred Colin Farrell and Vince Vaughn, garnered mixed reviews. Season 3, which starred Mahershala Ali, received high critical reception. Having Jodie Foster in the fourth season could be another addition to the show's high-quality performances.

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How Far Along Is True Detective Season 4?

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Season 4 of the crime drama is currently in the pre-production phase of development. Full production is expected to start in the fall. Given the time for the beginning of production, audiences can likely expect to see the fourth season sometime in 2023. Issa Lopez is set to be the showrunner for the six-episode season. Unlike other seasons, which took place in various parts of the continental United States, the fourth season's setting will be in the Arctic. Instead of having one lead, as the third season did with Ali, the next installment will return to the two-lead format. As previously mentioned, Foster might appear as the second main lead as a character named Danvers.

Many consumers know Jodie Foster for her Academy Award-winning role as Clarice Starling in The Silence of the Lambs. She is widely considered to be one of the best actresses in the entertainment industry. Foster has decades of experience, having acted since the age of two. When she was 12, she made waves in the iconic thriller Taxi Driver. Both The Silence of the Lambs and Taxi Driver are regarded as two of the best films of all time. Jodie Foster is considered a major reason for the projects' acclaim. Foster's possible role in True Detective could add to another acclaimed performance in her career.

Additionally, the fourth season hopes to cast an indigenous woman for the main lead. The casting wants to reflect the Alaskan/Arctic setting. The age range for the actress is someone in their 40s. Navarro, the lead's character name, will be someone with years of experience.

Details surrounding the story are currently unknown. Since each season has a similar general story with different characters, we can expect detectives to investigate a crime. Their personal and professional lives will probably be deeply impacted over the course of six episodes. Other seasons take place in small towns. The fourth installment's Arctic setting would likewise feature an area with a small population. Jodie Foster has repeatedly proven her capabilities as an actress. Her performance could add to the intense drama previously seen in other seasons.