The Ransom Canyon cast features Josh Duhamel as Staten Kirkland, Minka Kelly as Quinn O’Grady and Lizzy Greene as Lauren Brigman. This info article contains minor spoilers and character details for April Blair’s Netflix series. Check out more cast guides in Vague Visages’ Know the Cast category.

Ransom Canyon takes place in Texas Hill Country. As a rancher named Staten Kirkland grieves the deaths of his wife and son, he reunites with a long-time friend named Quinn. The narrative follows the main protagonists as they explore their feelings while trying to save their respective businesses. Here’s every actor and character in Ransom Canyon, an adaptation of Jodi Thomas’ novel series.

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Ransom Canyon Cast: Josh Duhamel as Staten Kirkland

Character Profile: A ranch owner. He is a widower and the son of a U.S. senator who struggles emotionally after his teenage son’s sudden death. Staten develops a romantic bond with his late wife’s friend while contemplating a solar energy business plan.

Duhamel’s Resume: Danny McCoy in Las Vegas (2003-08), Alex in Turistas (2006), Captain Lennox in Transformers (2007), Alex in Safe Haven (2013), Tom Fowler in Shotgun Wedding (2022)

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Ransom Canyon Cast: Minka Kelly as Quinn O’Grady

Character Profile: The owner of Gracie’s Dance Hall. She is an accomplished pianist-turned-soap maker. Quinn clashes with Staten when he refuses to acknowledge their romantic connection.

Kelly’s Resume: Lyla Garrity in Friday Night Lights (2006-09), Sara Matthews in The Roommate (2011), Detective Valerie Stahl in Almost Human (2013-14), Dawn Granger/Dove in Titans (2018-21), Samantha in Euphoria (2022)

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Ransom Canyon Cast: Lizzy Greene as Lauren Brigman

Character Profile: The daughter of the Ransom County sheriff. She is a cheerleader who plans to attend the University of Texas. Lauren clashes with her alcoholic mother while dreaming of a better life.

Greene’s Resume: Dawn Harper in Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn (2014-18), Young Nicole in Damaged Goods (2014), Morgan in The Thundermans (2014), Sophie Dixon in A Million Little Things (2018-23), Natalie in Cousins for Life (2019)

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Ransom Canyon Cast: James Brolin as Cap

Character Profile: The owner of Fuller Ranch. He thinks about his late son and sick wife. Cap gets manipulated by his new foreman.

Brolin’s Resume: John Blane in Westworld (1973), Charles Brubaker in Capricorn One (1977), George Lutz in The Amityville Horror (1979), General Ralph Landry in Traffic (2000), John Short in Life in Pieces (2015-19)

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Ransom Canyon Cast: Eoin Macken as Davis Collins

Character Profile: Staten’s uncle. He is a ranch owner who pursues a romantic relationship with Quinn. Davis repeatedly clashes with Staten.

Macken’s Resume: The Man in The Inside (2012), Dr. TC Callahan in The Night Shift (2014-17), Doc in Resident Evil: The Final Chapter (2016), Rob in The Forest (2016), Gavin Harris in La Brea (2021-24)

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Ransom Canyon Cast: Meta Golding as Paula Jo

Character Profile: Davis’ ex-wife from Austin. She seduces Staten while organizing a business plan involving pipelines. Paula Jo gets exposed by her son.

Golding’s Resume: Brianna Hawkins in Loving (1995), Jennifer Mathis in Day Break (2006-07), Enobaria in The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2013), Teri in Empire (2018-20), Hailey Winton in Rabbit Hole (2023)

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Ransom Canyon Cast: Marianly Tejada as Ellie Catawnee

Character Profile: Quinn’s employee who helps Cap at his ranch. She is a former nurse. Ellie develops a passionate relationship with Cap’s new foreman.

Tejada’s Resume: Patricia in Who’s the Boss? (2013), Estephany in Bridecon (2018), Sofia Carmona in The Purge (2019), Elena in Orange Is the New Black (2019), Bronwyn Rojas in One of Us Is Lying (2021-22)

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Ransom Canyon Cast: Jack Schumacher as Yancy Grey

Character Profile: Cap’s new foreman. He is a bull rider and ex-convict who protects a secret. Yancy forms a romantic connection with Ellie before revealing the truth about his background.

Schumacher’s Resume: Blogger in Empire (2016), Lt. Neil “Omaha” Vikander in Top Gun: Maverick (2022), Nate McCollum in Welcome to Chippendales (2022), Wade in The Engagement Plan (2024), Sebastian Winn in The Irrational (2025)

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Ransom Canyon Cast: Garrett Wareing as Lucas Russell

Character Profile: Lauren’s close friend. He is a local roughneck who was abandoned by his father. Lucas pursues a romantic relationship with Lauren and hopes to join her at the University of Texas.

Wareing’s Resume: Bobby in Independence Day: Resurgence (2016), Zach Fordson in Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists (2019), TJ Morrison in Manifest (2020-23), Wood in God Is a Bullet (2023), Julian in Dead Sea (2024)

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Ransom Canyon Cast: Andrew Liner as Reid Collins

Character Profile: Lauren’s boyfriend and Davis’ son. He frequently clashes with Lucas. Reid gets implicated in the death of Staten’s son.

Liner’s Resume: Drew in Better Things (2017), Rodney in Grown-ish (2020-21), Mason Ashford in Vampire Academy (2022), Isaiah in Gray Matter (2023), Justin in Bang Bang (2024)

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The Ransom Canyon cast also includes:

• Tatanka Means as Jake Longbow
• Justin Johnson Cortez as Kai Flores
• Niko Guardado as Tim O’Grady
• Jennifer Ens as Ashley
• Kenneth Miller as Freddie
• Hubert Smielecki as Randall
• Lauren Glazier as Angie O’Grady
• Travis Hammer as Vern
• Mimi Fletcher as Penny
• Matt Medrano as Adam Allen
• Heidi James as Helen
• Dan Davidson as Jay
• Nick Ricciardi as Judd
• Jack Cain as Teen Staten
• Maia Kai as Teen Quinn

Q.V. Hough (@QVHough) is Vague Visages’ founding editor.