Ransom Canyon Cast & Character Guide

The Netflix contemporary Western series Ransom Canyon features a fantastic ensemble cast led by Josh Duhamel and Minka Kelly. Premiering on Netflix on Thursday, April 17, 2025, Ransom Canyon season 1 features 10 episodes, which were all released at the same time on the streaming platform at 3:01 AM ET. Drawing similarities to Taylor Sheridan's popular neo-Western shows like Landman and Yellowstone, Ransom Canyon takes place in the small Northern Texas town of the same name, just outside of Lubbock.

Ransom Canyon's ensemble cast is one of the most promising aspects of the new Netflix Western series, which could become the platform's next big franchise. Based on the 2015 novel of the same name by Jodi Thomas, which has sparked an 8-book series, Ransom Canyon leans more heavily into the romantic lives and relationships between its characters than Yellowstone does. The Ransom Canyon trailer suggests that there will be plenty of southern charm, heated drama, and even a murder mystery that viewers can sink their teeth into.

Josh Duhamel As Staten Kirkland

DOB: November 14, 1972

Active Since: 1999

Actor: Josh Duhamel, 52, is an American film and TV actor from North Dakota. After starting his career in entertainment as a model, he made his acting debut on the ABC soap opera All My Children and gained prominence from his recurring role as Danny McCoy on Las Vegas (2003–2008). Duhamel has starred in four Transformers films as William Lennox, including the original 2007 Michael Bay blockbuster. His other notable works include the coming-of-age film Love, Simon, the Hulu miniseries 11.22.63 based on the novel by Stephen King, and the romantic drama Safe Haven. His recent works include London Calling, Shotgun Wedding, and video games such as The Callisto Protocol.

Notable Movies & TV Shows:

Film/TV Show	Character
Safe Haven	Alex
Transformers	William Lennox
Love, Simon	Jack

Character: Duhamel plays Staten Kirkland, a protagonist who owns a large ranch in Ransom Canyon.

Minka Kelly As Quinn O'Grady

DOB: June 24, 1980

Active Since: 2002

Actor: Minka Kelly, 44, is an actress and model from Los Angeles, CA. In high school, she moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico, with her mother. Kelly's early TV credits include Entourage, Drake & Josh, and American Dreams before she landed recurring roles on What I Like About You and Friday Night Lights. This led to movie roles in notable 2000s films such as The Kingdom, 500 Days of Summer, and Just Go with It. She has appeared in dozens of films and TV shows, including Parenthood, Charlie's Angels, The Butler, Almost Human, and Jane the Virgin. Recently, she's had roles in Drunk History, Robot Chicken, Titans, and Euphoria.

Notable Movies & TV Shows:

Film/TV Show	Character
Friday Night Lights	Lyla Garrity
500 Days of Summer	Autumn
Euphoria	Samantha

Character: Kelly plays Quinn O'Grady, a talented pianist and dance hall owner in Ransom Canyon.

Jack Schumacher As Yancy Grey

DOB: Unknown

A bullrider in Ransom Canyon — Ransom Canyon trailer stills

Active Since: 2015

Actor: Jack Schumacher is an actor from Los Angeles, California. He made his TV debut in an episode of Empire in 2016 before appearing in Chicago P.D., S.W.A.T., and the crime series Solve. He rose to prominence after appearing in the massive blockbuster Top Gun: Maverick as Lt. Neil 'Omaha' Vikander alongside Tom Cruise and Miles Teller. Since 2022, he's appeared in the Hulu series Welcome to Chippendales, the romantic comedy film The Engagement Plan, and the psychological drama series The Irrational. He is set to appear in the upcoming remake of the classic rom-com 40 Dates and 40 Nights.

Notable Movies & TV Shows:

Film/TV Show	Character
Top Gun: Maverick	Lt. Neil 'Omaha' Vikander
Welcome to Chippendales	Wade
The Irrational	Sebastian Winn

Character: Schumacher plays Yancy Grey, a mysterious drifter who roams into town in Ransom Canyon.

Lizzy Greene As Lauren Brigman

DOB: May 1, 2003

A still of a cheerleader from the Ransom Canyon trailer — Ransom Canyon trailer stills

Active Since: 2013

Actor: Lizzy Greene, 21, is a former child actress from Dallas, Texas. Greene made her TV debut in an episode of The Thundermans when she was only 10 years old before starring as Dawn Harper in the Nickelodeon kid series Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn. She then starred as Sophie Dixon in the ABC series A Million Little Things from 2018 to 2023. Apart from Ransom Canyon, Greene is set to star in the upcoming thriller High Tide.

Notable Movies & TV Shows:

Film/TV Show	Character
Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn	Dawn
A Million Little Things	Sophie Dixon
High Tide	Hannah

Character: Green plays Lauren Brigman, a high school student on the cheer team in Ransom Canyon.

Ransom Canyon Supporting Cast & Characters

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Marianly Tejada As Ellie Catawnee: Tejada plays a bartender named Ellie in Ransom Canyon. She is best known for her roles in One of Us Is Lying, The Purge, and Orange Is the New Black.

Eoin Macken As Davis Collins: Macken plays Staten's brother-in-law Davis in Ransom Canyon. He is best known for his roles in Resident Evil: The Final Chapter, La Brea, and I Used to Be Famous.

Garrett Wareing As Lucas Russell: Wareing plays a high schooler named Lucas in Ransom Canyon. He is best known for his roles in Manifest, Independence Day: Resurgence, and God Is a Bullet.

James Brolin As Cap Fuller: Brolin plays an old rancher named Cap in Ransom Canyon. He is best known for his roles in Traffic, The Amityville Horror, and Westworld.

Philip Winchester As Sheriff Brigman: Winchester plays the town sheriff in Ransom Canyon. He is best known for his roles in Strike Back, The Player, and Law & Order: SVU.

Tatanka Means As Jake Longbow: Means plays Jake, Staten's ranch hand in Ransom Canyon. He is best known for his roles in Killers of the Flower Moon, Horizon: An American Saga, and The Son.

Andrew Liner As Reid Collins: Liner plays Reid, Davis's son in Ransom Canyon. He is best known for his roles in Better Things, Grown-ish, and Vampire Academy.

Meta Golding As Paula Jo: Golding plays Paula Jo in Ransom Canyon. She is best known for her roles in Rabbit Hole, Empire, and The Hunger Games: Catching Fire.

Justin Johnson Cortez As Kai Flores: Cortez plays Kai, a deputy sheriff in Ransom Canyon. He is best known for his roles in Walker: Independence, Gift of Fear, and 9-1-1: Lone Star.

Niko Guardado As Tim O'Grady: Guardado plays Tim, Reid's friend in Ransom Canyon. He is best known for his roles in Big Shot, Party of Five, and Magnum P.I.

Jennifer Ens As Ashley: Ens plays Ashley, Lauren's friend and cheer teammate in Ransom Canyon. She is best known for her roles in Chapelwaite and Buying Back My Daughter.

Kenneth Miller As Freddie: Miller plays Freddie, an old acquaintance of Yancy in Ransom Canyon. He is best known for his roles in 12 Strong, Waco, and The Cleaning Lady.

Hubert Smielecki As Randall: Smielecki makes his TV debut as Randall in Ransom Canyon.

Lauren Glazier As Angie O'Grady: Glazier plays Angie, Quinn's sister in Ransom Canyon. She is best known for her roles in Mindhunter, Tales of the Walking Dead, and Gone Girl.

Jack Cain As Teen Staten: Cain appears as Teen Staten in flashback scenes in Ransom Canyon. He is best known for his roles in Good Guy with a Gun, Love, Victor, and The Chi.

Maia Kai As Teen Quinn: Kai makes her TV debut as Teen Quinn in flashback scenes in Ransom Canyon.