Who Will Be the Main Detectives in True Detective Season 5?

True Detective has received much critical acclaim since the show first aired in January 2014 and has picked up many accolades during its run, including five Emmy Awards.

Every season of the anthology crime drama features a brand-new cast and characters, a fresh story, and a different setting, ensuring each one is different from the last.

It was recently confirmed that the HBO show will return for a fifth season, and the writing process has reportedly already started, meaning you might not need to wait too long for it to hit your TV screen.

As a result, fans of the show are likely eager to find out who will step into the shoes of the next detectives.

Continue reading for predictions on who will be the main detectives in True Detective season 5.

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Will Jodie Foster Return?

Despite receiving rave reviews in True Detective: Night Country, Jodie Foster has confirmed she will not return to the much-loved series for season five.

When interviewed by Variety on the Oscars Red Carpet, the Academy Award-winning actress confirmed her time on the show is over, stating it was a “one and done” role.

Who is Likely to Play the Main Detective?

HBO hasn’t confirmed who will join the True Detective cast for season five, but many respected actors could step into the shoes of the main detectives.

At present, Olivia Colman (The Crown) is the favorite to appear on the show as a main detective.

Other actors tipped to play a detective include Brian Tyree Henry, Rhea Seahorn, and Justin Theroux.

Many would love to see Kerry Washington (Little Fires Everywhere) join the series. There is no question she has what it takes to front the show, as her leading role in Scandal ensured the show’s success.

Also, she has yet to take on a serious crime drama, which will allow her to showcase her skills and tap into another side of her acting talents.

Benicio del Toro proved he has the acting ability to shine as a detective in Reptile, a Netflix crime drama, and he could be a smart choice for season five of True Detective.

The scene-stealer knows how to play noble characters with a pinch of immorality, making him an interesting pick for a detective.

True Detective is known for hiring award-winning actors for its leading roles, and Charlize Theron is likely at the top of showrunner Issa Lopez’s casting bucket list.

Many believe Theron delivered one of the finest female performances in an action movie in Mad Max: Fury Road (2015), and she proved her acting chops as serial killer Aileen Wuornos in Monster (2003).

Also, she clearly has an interest in crime drama, as she served as an executive producer on the Netflix series Mindhunter.

What to Expect from Season 5

Issa Lopez recently stated that the show is “in the writing process,” but it’s yet to enter production.

While the story, cast, characters, and setting haven’t been confirmed, the showrunner recently confirmed a few details.

He told Variety, “It’s a blast. It’s completely different. Different characters, different setting, different story, and I’m enjoying it like crazy.

When pressed if the upcoming season will feature details from True Detective: Night Country, Lopez didn’t want to give anything away, saying, “I still can’t tell, but I think you will be pleasantly surprised.”

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