Ancient Reba star Steve Howey has joined the cast of Ransom Canyon for the next season 2 of the series.
Variety reports that the 48-year-old actor will play the recurring role of Levi, the half-brother of Staten Kirkland (Josh Duhamel).
According to VarietyLevi is “a kind of mountain man who lives off the land.”
Who is Steve Howey?
Steve Howey rose to fame playing the role of Van Montgomery in Reba from 2001 to 2007.
He also played the role of Kevin Ball in Shamelesswhich ran from 2011 to 2021.
Howey also made an appearance in Reba McEntire’s new sitcom The place of happinesswhich reunited him with her and Melissa Peterman.
What is Ransom Canyon?
According to IMDb, Ransom Canyon is a “romance-fueled family drama and contemporary Western saga that traces the intersecting lives and loves of three ranching families set against the vast tundras and rolling rivers of the Texas Hill Country.”
Ransom Canyon follows the relationship between Kirkland, a prominent rancher, and local dancehall owner Quinn O’Grady (Minka Kelly). She’s a concert pianist who returned to her small Texas hometown after a setback destroyed her self-confidence.
After being friends since high school, Kirkland and O’Grady began an on-off romance with a lot of old baggage during season 1.
Kirkland and other prominent local business owners also resisted unwanted financial advances from an energy company that wanted to acquire his ranch during Season 1, as well as controlled financial interests in Ransom’s most prominent local businesses.
The company received behind-the-scenes help from some of the city’s most prominent residents, including Kirkland’s father, Samuel Kirkland, a senator who used the power of his office to help realize his financial vision for the city and exploit its resources.
Who stars in Ransom Canyon Season 2?
Josh Duhamel and Minka Kelly expected to return Ransom Canyon Season 2 in their respective roles as Kirkland and O’Grady.
Lizzy Greene, Garrett Wareing, Jack Schumacher and Marianly Tejada are also in the cast of Ransom Canyon Season 2, while Casey W. Johnson was promoted to series regular.
Ransom Canyon Season 2 also added Ben Robson and Heidi Engerman in recurring roles.
According to Deadline, Robson will play a man named Oliver – a possible new love interest for Quinn – while Engerman will play a character named Sydney.
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Patricia Clarkson will also guest star as Claire O’Grady, Quinn’s mother, in the second season of the series.
Deadline further reports that Eoin Macken and Andrew Liner will not return as series regulars for season 2 of Ransom Canyon.
What is Ransom Canyon Season 2 About?
The small Texas town was at risk of being exploited by developers as early as season 1 of Ransom Canyon finished. Season 2 will explore this more, as well as Staten and Quinn’s relationship.
According to a description from the producers: “As the battle to save Ransom rages, a mysterious cowboy drifts into town, unearthing secrets from the past. As the noose tightens, Staten fights to protect the land he calls home – and the only love that can save him from the demons that haunt him.”
Ransom Canyon Showrunner April Blair said there would be a six-month time jump between Season 1 and Season 2.
Season 1 ended with Quinn accepting a six-month gig in New York, which served as an additional stumbling block in her relationship with Staten.
“We need [have a time jump] because I don’t want to do anything in New York,” Blair said TV Insider.
“I think we would probably do that because she says, ‘I’m going to be gone for six months.’ So the idea right now, even though nothing is set in stone, is to jump back in time by at least six months,” Blair added.
When does production start on Ransom Canyon Season 2?
Variety reports Ransom Canyon began production on season 2 in early October 2025.
Duhamel and Blair had previously hinted that the show’s creative team was already in the writers’ room brainstorming ideas for a second season, even before its renewal.
Production for Ransom Canyon Season 2 takes place at Netflix Studios in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Production uses solar power, geothermal heating and cooling and more to reduce production costs and reduce the series’ carbon footprint.
Ransom Canyon is based on a popular series of books by Jodi Thomas, and while season 1 didn’t follow the books exactly, fans can still check out the source material to find out what might happen next.
When does Ransom Canyon Season 2 premiere?
Netflix has not yet announced when Ransom Canyon will come back.
According to Marie Claire, Ransom Canyon began filming season 1 in February 2024 and concluded in June.
The series premiered in April 2025, so if a 14-15 month production schedule repeats, Ransom Canyon The broadcast of season 2 could begin as early as fall 2026.
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