A clue just came in from the anonymous tip line about the whereabouts for a season 5 lead actor, which The Hollywood Reporter says is quickly narrowing down our suspects. Nicolas Cage (The Surfer, Longlegs) is reportedly "deep in talks" to star in the next season of True Detective,

Set against the backdrop of one of New York City’s most intriguing areas, True Detective Season 5 seems to be a complex mystery thriller. Nicolas Cage is the latest actor in headlines as he is about to star in True Detective season 5. He is known for being versatile and having a strong presence on screen.

Nicolas Cage is deep in talks to star in True Detective season 5 — the next iteration of the moody crime drama. The Oscar winner is up for an as-yet-unknown role in the anthology drama, but will presumably play the law enforcement officer at the center of another mystery thriller.