Netflix’s cowboy hit Ransom Canyon hasn’t been renewed for a third season yet — but would every cast member be coming back?
Based on Jodi Thomas‘ book series of the same name, Ransom Canyon introduced Us to a town full of drama, romance and hope. The first season kicked off with stoic rancher Staten (Josh Duhamel) grieving two major losses while navigating an undeniable connection to childhood friend Quinn (Minka Kelly), who has also caught the eye of Staten’s brother-in-law and rival Davis (Eoin Macken).
There was also newcomer Yancy (Jack Schumacher), who had a past he was hiding from Ellie (Marianly Tejada). And if that wasn’t enough, viewers found themselves invested in another love triangle between high school students Lucas (Garrett Wareing), Lauren (Lizzy Greene) and Reid (Andrew Liner).
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 — including more potential cast shakeups.
“[There will] definitely [be] new faces,” Blair exclusively told Us. “I definitely want to learn more about Lucas and Kit’s parents. I feel like we’ve never really talked about that.”
Blair wanted to expand Lucas’ (Wareing) story, adding, “I 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.”
Outside of the Russell family, Blair hoped for more musical acts.
“Maybe we bring another version of a musical element to our story. Season 1, we had Charley Crockett performing in Gracie’s. And in season 2, we do this big blowout with the festival and Jordan Davis and Thomas Rhett,” she noted. “And what is a different version of bringing music to our show? Because I think it’s really integral.”
She continued: “Is it bringing someone who is a musician and is a character in the show? Quinn is building this musical mecca basically. She’s got Gracie’s and now she’s going to open the old theater. What does that bring to town and the new elements there?”
Blair hinted that the “possibilities are endless” for season 3.
Keep scrolling to see which stars are returning in a potential season 3 — and which aren’t:
Josh Duhamel
Ransom Canyon wouldn’t be Ransom Canyon without Duhamel as Staten.
Minka Kelly
Kelly is expected to play Quinn when Ransom Canyon returns.
Eoin Macken
Macken isn’t expected to reprise his role.
Lizzy Greene
Greene will be back as Lauren if the show returns for a third season.
Garrett Wareing
Wareing’s Lucas is expected to catch more of a break in a potential season 3 after facing challenges in past episodes.
Casey W. Johnson
After being promoted in season 2, Johnson will be back as Kit in the future.
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Marianly Tejada
Tejada a.k.a Ellie is going to be a main part of a potential third season.
Jack Schumacher
Schumacher is expected to be front and center since Yancy’s personal life was one of the major cliffhangers at the end of the season.
Justin Johnson Cortez
Cortez’s character Kai will be expanded upon in future episodes of the hit series.
Andrew Liner
Liner was written off the show in season 2.
Steve Howey
Blair hinted that Levi could be back in the future on Ransom Canyon.
