Filming has officially started for Ransom Canyon season 2, and a familiar face is joining the cast in a key role. The Netflix series, which debuted in April and is based on the novels by Jodi Thomas, stars Josh Duhamel and Minka Kelly. The romance drama follows a ranching family, blending the Western genre with themes of love, legacy, and land disputes.
Season 2 of Ransom Canyon was confirmed in June, and early September brought news that Eoin Macken and Andrew Liner, who play Davis and Reid Collins, will not return as series regulars. Their departure coincides with the arrival of a notable addition to the ensemble.
Netflix has revealed that Golden Globe and Emmy-winning actor Patricia Clarkson will appear in a guest role as Claire O’Grady, the mother of Quinn (played by Minka Kelly). The character is described as both maternal and self-involved.
Clarkson, an Oscar nominee for her supporting role in 2004’s Pieces of April, is also a three-time Emmy winner for her performances in the HBO series Six Feet Under and State of the Union. Her extensive film credits include The Green Mile, Easy A, and The Maze Runner films, along with an Emmy-nominated performance in HBO’s limited series Sharp Objects.
What the Latest Update Means for Ransom Canyon Season 2
Our Take on Ransom Canyon’s Return
Ransom Canyon debuted strongly, topping Netflix charts and earning a season 2 renewal. With its Western-inspired romance drama, the series has the right ingredients to build on season 1’s ending and potentially reach new heights, following in the footsteps of hits like Yellowstone.
Ransom Canyon season 2 has begun filming in New Mexico, with Patricia Clarkson joining the cast as Quinn O’Grady’s mother, Claire. Her addition suggests a focus on Quinn’s backstory and potential family drama following the departures of Eoin Macken and Andrew Liner.
Ben Robson and Heidi Engerman also join as recurring guests, as rival ranchers arrive to shake up lives and romances in Hill Country. Series creator April Blair returns as showrunner, alongside executive producers Dan Angel, Bradley Gardner, Josh Duhamel, and Minka Kelly.
Fans can expect heightened drama, romance, and new conflicts shaping the town’s power dynamics in season 2.
Our Take on Ransom Canyon’s Return
Ransom Canyon debuted strongly, topping Netflix charts and earning a season 2 renewal. With its Western-inspired romance drama, the series has the right ingredients to build on season 1’s ending and potentially reach new heights, following in the footsteps of hits like Yellowstone.
