Josh Duhamel, Minka Kelly Starring In Netflix’s ‘Ransom Canyon’

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On the heels of its tremendous success with Virgin River, Netflix has just announced a new contemporary “romance-fueled” Western called Ransom Canyon. This new series promises big landscapes and bigger romance. The network signed on two talented leads Josh Duhamel and Minka Kelly.

What more information has been shared about this exciting new series?

Netflix Minka Kelly - YouTube
Netflix Minka Kelly – YouTube

Josh Duhamel And Minka Kelly Starring In Ransom Canyon

Netflix’s new series Ransom Canyon starring Josh Duhamel and Minka Kelly. According to Deadline, this new series is based on the 10-book series by Jodi Thomas. Ransom Canyon is like a mashup of Yellowstone and Virgin River.

Back in August 2022, Jinny Howe, Netflix’s head Of Drama & Development revealed that Ransom Canyon is a “multi-generational show set on a ranch.” It takes place in Texas Hill Country.

It’s a contemporary Westen romance show, just looking for more in this comfort romance space.

When comparing this series to the Taylor Sheridan-created cable blockbuster is that this series is heavy on romance, as well as the romantic “vista and setting.”

Netflix seems keen to add this romantic new series to their lineup. This highly-anticipated series has been in the works for 18 months. Getting this series put together despite a long SAG-AFTRA strike, as well as Josh Duhamel signing on for an independent project.

However, none of these delays has doused the network’s excitement for this lofty new series.

Ransom Canyon Season 1 is 10 episodes long, and is “loosely” based on the first novel of the series, the 2015 novel of the same name. This promises the possibility of 10 seasons of this Western romance.

Netflix - Josh Duhamel - YouTube
Netflix – Josh Duhamel – YouTube

What Is Netflix’s Ransom Canyon About?

What do we know about the story of this new Netflix series? Minka Kelly plays Kelly Quinn, a big-city woman who heads out to the Texas town of Ransom Canyon. She “has often found herself in the shadow of others, but after a stint in New York pursuing her career as a concert pianist, she has returned to Ransom Canyon to carve out a new path for herself.”

Josh Duhamel portrays Staten Kirkland. He owns and runs the Double K Ranch. “Steadfast and stoic, Stanton leads the charge to resist outside forces threatening his way of life and the land he loves.”

 

Minka Kelly Excited To Be Part Of Netflix Series

On Instagram, the Friday Night Lights alum shared her excitement for the Netflix series. “Couldn’t be more excited to be part of this cast and crew with April and Amanda Marsallis at the helm. Thank you for having me. Lesgo! ♥️🤠”

Virgin River and Yellowstone fans, does Ransom Canyon sound like a series you want to check out? What do you think of the casting of Josh Duhamel and Minka Kelly?

Georgia Makitalo

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