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Meet the cast of Ransom Canyon season 2 on Netflix
Who's who in the sprawling ranch-based drama?
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- Morgan Cormack
Published: Thursday, 23 July 2026 at 9:00 am
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Set in the fictional ranching Texan town of Ransom Canyon, the Netflix series now returns for a second season.
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After the season 1 finale threw up questions about Yancy's (Jack Schumacher) past life and mystery wife, fans are undoubtedly keen to see what will unfold in the new episodes. Did Quinn make her way to New York? Will she rekindle with Staten?
The addictive series comes from Wednesday's April Blair and season 1 already cemented it as a modern Western saga, centring on the will they/won't they budding romance between head rancher Staten and longtime friend Quinn.
Led by Josh Duhamel and Minka Kelly as the pair, it's already been confirmed that both Eoin Macken and Andrew Liner, who played father and son Davis and Reid Collins, won't be returning as series regulars.
But who's who in the cast of Ransom Canyon and who joins for season 2? Read on to find out.
Ransom Canyon season 2 cast: Full list of characters and actors in Netflix drama
The full cast list for Ransom Canyon is as follows, scroll on to find out more about the characters plus where you may have the actors previously.
- Josh Duhamel as Staten Kirkland
- Minka Kelly as Quinn O'Grady
- Lizzy Greene as Lauren Brigman
- Marianly Tejada as Ellie Estevez
- Jack Schumacher as Yancy Grey
- Garrett Wareing as Lucas Russell
- Tatanka Means as Jake Longbow
- Casey W Johnson as Kit Russell
- Jennifer Ens as Ashley
- Brett Cullen as Senator Samuel “Sam” Kirkland
- Niko Guardado as Tim O’Grady
- Philip Winchester as Sheriff Dan Brigman
- Justin Johnson Cortez as Kai
- Kenneth Miller as Freddie
- Patricia Clarkson as Claire O’Grady
- Steve Howey as Levi
- Heidi Engerman as Sidney
- Ben Robson as Oliver
- Thomas Rhett as himself
- Jordan Davis as himself
Josh Duhamel as Staten Kirkland
Josh Duhamel as Staten in Ransom Canyon. Anna Kooris/Netflix
Who is Staten Kirkland? Staten is the owner and sole occupant of the sprawling Double K Ranch, still reeling from suffering some major loss in his life. The first season picks up one year after his son's death, with Staten as dedicated as ever to ensuring that his ranch is untouched by outside forces.
Where have I seen Josh Duhamel? Duhamel is known for his roles in the Transformers films, All My Children and Las Vegas. He has also starred in Unsolved, Battle Creek and The Thing About Pam.
Minka Kelly as Quinn O'Grady
Minka Kelly as Quinn in Ransom Canyon. Anna Kooris/Netflix
Who is Quinn O'Grady? After spending many years in New York as a successful concert pianist, Quinn returned to Ransom Canyon in season 1 to start a new chapter in her life. She has long harboured feelings for Staten, but the road to true love never did run smooth.
Where have I seen Minka Kelly? Aside from being a bestselling author of a memoir, Kelly is known for her roles in Friday Night Lights, Titans and Parenthood.
Lizzy Greene as Lauren Brigman
Lizzy Greene as Lauren in Ransom Canyon. Anna Kooris/Netflix
Who is Lauren Brigman? Lauren is the daughter of the Sheriff but is desperate to get out of Ransom Canyon so as not to end up like her mother. Despite being popular at school, she's got herself into a complicated situation with ex-boyfriend Reid and Lucas.
Where have I seen Lizzy Greene? Greene is known for her roles in Nickelodeon's Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn and A Million Little Things.
Jack Schumacher as Yancy Grey
Jack Schumacher as Yancy and James Brolin as Cap in Ransom Canyon. Netflix
Who is Yancy Grey? A new rancher who came to work for Cap in season 1, Yancy is quite the enigmatic addition to Ransom Canyon. As we know from the season 1 finale, he appears to be harbouring secrets about his past – and a wife that nobody knew about.
Where have I seen Jack Schumacher? Schumacher has starred in Top Gun: Maverick and KillHer, as well as featured in TV shows like Welcome to Chippendales, Empire, Chicago PD and SWAT.
Marianly Tejada as Ellie Estevez
Marianly Tejada as Ellie and Jack Schumacher as Yancy in Ransom Canyon. Netflix
Who is Ellie Estevez? Ellie manages Quinn's dance hall and was a close friend of Cap's, dropping by his ranch regularly. She hit it off with Yancy and agreed to marry him – but that was before she was confronted by Yancy's wife.
Where have I seen Marianly Tejada? Tejada has starred in One of Us Is Lying, The Purge and Orange is the New Black.
Garrett Wareing as Lucas Russell
Garrett Wareing as Lucas in Ransom Canyon. Anna Kooris/Netflix
Who is Lucas Russell? Lucas has his own personal troubles after the disappearance of his father but lives with his brother in a trailer. He's a clever student and works at the Double K Ranch.
Where have I seen Garrett Wareing? Wareing has starred in Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists, Manifest and Dead Sea.
Patricia Clarkson as Claire O’Grady
Patricia Clarkson as Claire O’Grady in Ransom Canyon season 2. Netflix
Who is Claire O’Grady? Claire is Quinn’s mother who is harbouring some secrets from her past. Series creator April Blair told Tudum: "She’s a little Postcards from the Edge meets The Notebook. What did she do to mess up? We find out there are some secrets from the past."
Where have I seen Patricia Clarkson? Golden Globe and Primetime Emmy award-winner Clarkson is known for her roles in various films and TV shows such as Six Feet Under, Sharp Objects, Maze Runner and House of Cards.
Heidi Engerman as Sidney
Heidi Grace Engerman as Sidney in Ransom Canyon season 2. Jeff Neumann/Netflix
Who is Sidney? Sidney is Yancy Grey’s mysterious wife who we caught a glimpse of at the end of season 1
Where have I seen Heidi Engerman? Engerman has starred in Candyman, Chicago Fire and The Bold and the Beautiful.
Ransom Canyon season 1 cast
James Brolin as Cap Fuller
James Brolin as Cap in Ransom Canyon. Anna Kooris/Netflix
Who is Cap Fuller? Cap is one of the oldest and long-running ranch owners in Ransom Canyon, who is jaded by the loss he's suffered in his own life.
Where have I seen James Brolin? Brolin is recognised from various roles throughout his long-spanning career, but is best known for starring in Hotel, Life in Pieces, 1973's Westworld and Marcus Welby MD.
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Eoin Macken as Davis Collins
Eoin Macken as Davis in Ransom Canyon. Anna Kooris/Netflix
Who is Davis Collins? Davis is the brother of Staten's late wife Amalah and is one of the other big three ranchers in Ransom Canyon.
Where have I seen Eoin Macken? The Irish actor is known for his roles in Merlin, The Night Shift, Borderline and La Brea.
Andrew Liner as Reid Collins
Andrew Liner as Reid in Ransom Canyon. Netflix
Who is Reid Collins? Reid is Davis's son and Lauren's on-off boyfriend. He is also one of the star football players at Ransom Canyon High.
Where have I seen Andrew Liner? Liner has starred in Grown-ish, Vampire Academy and Gray Matter.
Ransom Canyon is now streaming on Netflix. Sign up for Netflix from £5.99 a month. Netflix is also available on Sky Glass and Virgin Media Stream.
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Morgan CormackDrama Writer
Morgan Cormack is a Drama Writer for Radio Times, covering everything drama-related on TV and streaming. She previously worked at Stylist as an Entertainment Writer. Alongside her past work in content marketing and as a freelancer, she possesses a BA in English Literature.
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