- New Blood in Texas: Shameless and Reba alum Steve Howey has officially joined the cast of Netflix’s Ransom Canyon for its second season.
- Family Secrets: Howey will play the recurring role of Levi, the estranged, off-the-grid half-brother of series protagonist Staten Kirkland (Josh Duhamel), promising to stir up family drama.
- Major Cast Changes: The new season brings a significant shake-up, with two series regulars not returning and several other new faces, including Ben Robson and Patricia Clarkson, joining the ensemble.
- What’s Next: Season 2 will feature a six-month time jump, continuing the high-stakes battle for the town’s future and the turbulent romance between Staten and Quinn O’Grady (Minka Kelly).
A Familiar Face Rides into Ransom Canyon
The dust is far from settled in Texas Hill Country. Netflix’s hit contemporary Western, Ransom Canyon, is preparing for its second season with a major casting announcement that has fans buzzing. Steve Howey, beloved for his roles as Van Montgomery in Reba and Kevin Ball in Shameless, is set to join the drama in a recurring role that could change everything for the Kirkland family.
Who Is Steve Howey’s New Character?
According to reports from Variety, Howey will portray Levi, the half-brother of head rancher Staten Kirkland, played by Josh Duhamel. Described as a “mountain man of sorts who lives off the land,” Levi’s arrival is destined to unearth old secrets and add a new layer of conflict to Staten’s already complicated life. As Staten fights to protect his land from developers and navigate his relationship with Quinn, the appearance of a long-lost brother could be a helping hand or another devastating blow.
More Than One Casting Shake-Up
Howey isn’t the only new addition causing a stir. The upcoming season will also introduce Ben Robson as Oliver, a potential new love interest for Quinn, and Heidi Engerman as a character named Sydney. Academy Award-winner Patricia Clarkson is also slated for a guest appearance as Quinn’s mother, Claire O’Grady.
However, with new arrivals come some departures. Deadline reports that Eoin Macken and Andrew Liner will not be returning as series regulars for Season 2, signaling a significant shift in the show’s dynamics and storylines.
What to Expect in Season 2
Showrunner April Blair has confirmed that the new season will pick up after a six-month time jump, directly following the Season 1 finale where Quinn accepted a music gig in New York City. This jump allows the story to bypass her time away and dive straight back into the central Texas drama.
Producers have teased that the core conflict will intensify: “As the battle to save Ransom wages on, a mysterious cowboy drifts into town, dredging up secrets from the past… Staten fights to protect the land he calls home—and the only love that can pull him back from the demons that haunt him.” With production already underway in New Mexico, fans can likely expect the new season to arrive in the fall of 2026, though Netflix has yet to announce an official premiere date.
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