Adapted from Jodi Thomas’s novel, the Western drama series Ransom Canyon is set to premiere with a 10-episode season on Netflix starting April 17. The show features a prominent cast.
The narrative, led by Josh Duhamel and Minka Kelly, weaves the interconnected stories of three influential ranching families in Ransom Canyon, Texas, and spans multiple generations of romantic entanglements.
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For more details on the Ransom Canyon cast and their previous roles, continue reading.
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Josh Duhamel as Staten Kirkland
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Staten Kirkland, a reserved ranch owner managing one of Ransom Canyon’s largest ranches, struggles with expressing his emotions and his unresolved feelings for Quinn O’Grady (played by Minka Kelly).
Josh Duhamel is famous for his role as Alex in Safe Haven (2013), and for playing Lennox in the Transformers series. His recent works include roles in London Calling (2024) and alongside Jennifer Lopez in Shotgun Wedding (2024).
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Minka Kelly as Quinn O’Grady
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Quinn O’Grady, who harbors feelings for Staten Kirkland, was once a pianist in New York.
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Minka Kelly is recognized for her roles in The Roommate (2011), Just Go With It (2011), and as Lyla Garrity in Friday Night Lights. Her recent projects include Blackwater Lane and Euphoria.
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Jack Schumacher as Yancy Grey
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Yancy Grey, a mysterious newcomer in town, has a shadowy past he might be escaping from, as hinted in the series’ trailer.
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Jack Schumacher is known for his role in Top Gun: Maverick (2022) and has appeared in various TV series including The Irrational and S.W.A.T.
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Tatanka Means as Jake Longbow
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Jake Longbow serves as the ranch manager for Staten Kirkland, overseeing the sprawling property.
Tatanka Means has appeared in Killers of the Flower Moon (2023) and has roles in The Son and Saints & Strangers, among others.
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Marianly Tejada as Ellie Estevez
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Ellie Estevez, a close family friend of Cap Fuller’s, plays a key role in managing the local dance hall alongside Quinn.
Marianly Tejada is known for her roles in One of Us Is Lying, The Purge TV series, and Orange Is the New Black.
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James Brolin as Cap Fuller
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Cap Fuller, a retired Army Captain and one of the town’s major ranchers, hides his tender side behind a tough exterior.
James Brolin, an established actor, is known for his roles in Westworld (1973), The Amityville Horror (1979), and more. He also voiced Zurg in Lightyear (2022).
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Eoin Macken as Davis Collins
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Davis Collins is the business-minded manager of the Bar W ranch, another major ranch in Ransom Canyon.
Macken is known for his roles in Resident Evil: The Final Chapter (2016), The Forest (2016), and the TV series La Brea.
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Lizzy Greene as Lauren Brigman
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Lauren Brigman, the high school’s head cheerleader, dreams of leaving Ransom Canyon and has a budding relationship with Lucas Russell (Garrett Wareing).
Greene is known for her roles in A Million Little Things and Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn.
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Philip Winchester as Sheriff Dan Brigman
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Sheriff Dan Brigman enforces the law in Ransom Canyon and is the father of Lauren Brigman.
Philip Winchester has starred in Strike Back, The Player, and the Law & Order: Special Victims Unit series.
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Andrew Liner as Reid Collins and Garrett Wareing as Lucas Russell
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Lucas Russell (Garrett Wareing)
Lucas Russell, a high school student, works at the Double K ranch and has romantic feelings for Lauren Brigman. He is also being pursued by several colleges for his academic achievements.
Garrett Wareing is noted for his roles in Manifest and the upcoming The Long Walk, directed by Francis Lawrence.
Reid Collins (Andrew Liner)
Reid, the son of Davis Collins, is the star quarterback at Ransom Canyon High School.
Andrew Liner has appeared in Vampire Academy and is known for his role in Bang Bang (2024).
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Meta Golding as Paula Jo
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Meta Golding portrays Paula Jo, the formidable ex-wife of Davis Collins.
Golding has played significant roles in Rabbit Hole, Empire, and The Hunger Games: Catching Fire as Enobaria.
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