{"id":253924,"date":"2026-07-26T10:00:26","date_gmt":"2026-07-26T10:00:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/26\/which-ransom-canyon-stars-are-and-arent-returning-for-potential-season-3-after-cast-exits\/"},"modified":"2026-07-26T10:00:26","modified_gmt":"2026-07-26T10:00:26","slug":"which-ransom-canyon-stars-are-and-arent-returning-for-potential-season-3-after-cast-exits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/26\/which-ransom-canyon-stars-are-and-arent-returning-for-potential-season-3-after-cast-exits\/","title":{"rendered":"Which \u2018Ransom Canyon\u2019 Stars Are \u2014 And Aren\u2019t \u2014 Returning for Potential Season 3 After Cast Exits?"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Netflix\u2019s cowboy hit Ransom Canyon<\/em> hasn\u2019t been renewed for a third season yet \u2014 but would every cast member be coming back?<\/p>\n

Based on Jodi Thomas<\/strong>\u2018 book series of the same name<\/a>, Ransom Canyon<\/em> introduced Us to a town full of drama, romance and hope. The first season kicked off with stoic rancher Staten (Josh Duhamel<\/strong>) grieving two major losses while navigating an undeniable connection to childhood friend Quinn (Minka Kelly<\/strong>), who has also caught the eye of Staten\u2019s brother-in-law and rival Davis (Eoin Macken<\/strong>).<\/p>\n

There was also newcomer Yancy (Jack Schumacher<\/strong>), who had a past he was hiding from Ellie (Marianly Tejada<\/strong>). And if that wasn\u2019t enough, viewers found themselves invested in another love triangle between high school students Lucas (Garrett Wareing<\/strong>), Lauren (Lizzy<\/strong> Greene<\/strong>) and Reid (Andrew Liner<\/strong>).<\/p>\n

Season 2 turned the story up a notch with a baby, a sibling love triangle and several shocking splits. Showrunner April Blair teased to Us in July 2026 her vision for season 3 \u2014 including more potential cast shakeups.<\/a><\/p>\n

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\u201c[There will] definitely [be] new faces,\u201d Blair exclusively told Us. \u201cI definitely want to learn more about Lucas and Kit\u2019s parents. I feel like we\u2019ve never really talked about that.\u201d<\/p>\n

Blair wanted to expand Lucas\u2019 (Wareing) story, adding, \u201cI really want to bring someone new to the canvas so that Lucas can have his own new experience and new love and just someone fun to shake things up.\u201d<\/p>\n

Outside of the Russell family, Blair hoped for more musical acts.<\/a><\/p>\n

\u201cMaybe we bring another version of a musical element to our story. Season 1, we had Charley Crockett performing in Gracie\u2019s. And in season 2, we do this big blowout with the festival and Jordan Davis and Thomas Rhett,\u201d she noted. \u201cAnd what is a different version of bringing music to our show? Because I think it\u2019s really integral.\u201d<\/p>\n

She continued: \u201cIs it bringing someone who is a musician and is a character in the show? Quinn is building this musical mecca basically. She\u2019s got Gracie\u2019s and now she\u2019s going to open the old theater. What does that bring to town and the new elements there?\u201d<\/p>\n

Blair hinted that the \u201cpossibilities are endless\u201d for season 3.<\/p>\n

Keep scrolling to see which stars are returning in a potential season 3 \u2014 and which aren\u2019t:<\/p>\n

Josh Duhamel<\/h2>\n

Ransom Canyon wouldn\u2019t be Ransom Canyon without Duhamel as Staten.<\/p>\n

Minka Kelly<\/h2>\n

Kelly is expected to play Quinn when Ransom Canyon returns.<\/p>\n

Eoin Macken<\/h2>\n

Macken isn\u2019t expected to reprise his role.<\/p>\n

Lizzy Greene<\/h2>\n

Greene will be back as Lauren if the show returns for a third season.<\/p>\n

Garrett Wareing<\/h2>\n

Wareing\u2019s Lucas is expected to catch more of a break in a potential season 3 after facing challenges in past episodes.<\/p>\n

Casey W. Johnson<\/h2>\n

After being promoted in season 2, Johnson will be back as Kit in the future.<\/p>\n

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Marianly Tejada<\/h2>\n

Tejada a.k.a Ellie is going to be a main part of a potential third season.<\/p>\n

Jack Schumacher<\/h2>\n

Schumacher is expected to be front and center since Yancy\u2019s personal life was one of the major cliffhangers at the end of the season.<\/p>\n

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