Everything to Know About the Cast of 'Ransom Canyon' Before Season 2 Premieres on Netflix
The hit drama is back on July 23.
Ransom Canyon fans, some new faces are headed to Texas.
The hit drama, based on the Ransom Canyon book series by Jodi Thomas, returns for season 2 on July 23, 2026. And as we wonder what’s next for Staten Kirkland (Josh Duhamel), Quinn O’Grady (Minka Kelly), and the others, we know there’ll be a few new additions.
Keep reading to learn more about the cast, from both the first and second seasons.
Josh Duhamel as Staten Kirkland
Where Fans May Know Him From: Josh made his acting debut on All My Children, then took on roles in movies including the Transformers franchise, Safe Haven, and New Year's Eve. He was last seen on Netflix in the superhero series Jupiter's Legacy.
Minka Kelly as Quinn O'Grady
Where Fans May Know Her From: Most famous for starring in the NBC series Friday Night Lights, Minka also starred on Parenthood, the DC Comics series Titans, and the Netflix holiday movie Champagne Problems. She also had a recurring role on Euphoria, and she released her memoir Tell Me Everything in 2023.
Lizzy Greene as Lauren Brigman
Where Fans May Know Her From: Making her TV debut on the Nickelodeon sitcom Nicky, Ricky, Dicky and Dawn, she later became known for her role as Sophie Dixon on the ABC drama A Million Little Things.
Jack Schumacher as Yancy Grey
Where Fans May Know Him From: After making guest appearances in shows like S.W.A.T. and Chicago P.D., he portrayed Lt. Neil "Omaha" Vikander in Top Gun: Maverick in 2022.
Marianly Tejada as Ellie Estevez
Where Fans May Know Her From: Growing up in the Dominican Republic, she made headlines in 2011 for winning Miss Mundo Dominicana that year. She later represented the country at Miss World 2011. She played Bronwyn Rojas on the Peacock Original drama One of Us Is Lying.
Jennifer Ens as Ashley
Where Fans May Know Her From: Making her acting debut in the 2021 TV series Chapelwaite, Jennifer also starred in the 2023 TV movie Buying Back My Daughter and the 2024 horror film #AMFAD: All My Friends Are Dead.
Garrett Wareing as Lucas Russell
Where Fans May Know Him From: Originally starring in shows like Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists and Manifest, Garrett also appeared in the 2016 film Independence Day: Resurgence. He appeared in The Long Walk in 2025.
Kate Burton as Katherine Bullock
Where Fans May Know Her From: The daughter of acting legends Richard Burton and Sybil Christopher, Kate Burton is best known for her portrayal of Dr. Ellis Grey on Grey's Anatomy. She also appeared in the hit drama series Scandal and received an Emmy Award nomination in 2014 for portraying Vice President Sally Langston.
Brett Cullen as Sam Kirkland
Where Fans May Know Him From: Brett has had memorable stints on shows like Falcon Crest, Lost, The Blacklist, and Narcos. He also appeared in movies like Apollo 13, The Dark Knight Rises, and the 2019 film Joker.
Casey W. Johnson as Kit Russell
Where Fans May Know Him From: Known for portraying Billy Offal in GLOW, Casey's career also saw him in the 2018 series Rise and the 2021 fantasy show For All Mankind.
Philip Winchester as Sheriff Dan Brigman
Where Fans May Know Him From: Making waves for starring on the British action thriller series Strike Back for 42 episodes, Philip is known by American audiences for portraying ADA Peter Stone on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit from 2018 to 2019.
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Justin Johnson Cortez as Kai
Where Fans May Know Him From: After guest-starring gigs on Lucifer and 9-1-1: Lone Star, he starred on the CW series Walker and its prequel Walker: Independence.
Patricia Clarkson as Claire
Where Fans May Know Her From: Fans may know her from Jumanji (1995), The Green Mile, Six Feet Under, and plenty more. She has received much critical acclaim for her work, including a 2003 Best Supporting Actress Oscar nomination for Pieces of April.
Ben Robson as Oliver
Where Fans May Know Him From: Viewers may recognize Ben best for portraying Craig Cody on Animal Kingdom from 2016 to 2022. He also appeared in Vikings, The Rats: A Witcher Tale, and the miniseries The Faithful, the latter of which premiered earlier this year.
Steve Howey as Levi
Where Fans May Know Him From: Most famous for portraying Van Montgomery on Reba, Steve has since gone on to star in shows like High Potential and Shameless. He most recently was seen as Phil Graham in the drama Off Campus.
Lauren Glazier as Angie O’Grady
Where Fans May Know Her From: Viewers may have seen her in projects like Killers, Gone Girl, and the Netflix series Mindhunter. After Ransom Canyon, Lauren will be in Quentin Tarantino's The Adventures of Cliff Booth, set to premiere in November 2026.
Heidi Grace Engerman as Sidney
Where Fans May Know Her From: Heidi has appeared on Chicago Fire, The Bold and the Beautiful, and plenty more. Her last role before Ransom Canyon was a guest spot on 9-1-1: Nashville, which aired in late 2025.
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