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,

Nicolas Cage is nearing a deal to star in “True Detective” Season 5 at HBO, Variety has 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.

HBO’s hit crime series “True Detective” is reportedly eyeing Nicolas Cage to star in Season 5, and the action would be in New York.