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Netflix Greenlights Romantic Drama “Ransom Canyon” Starring Minka Kelly and Josh Duhamel
Plot and Characters
Netflix has given the green light to the new romantic drama series "Ransom Canyon," which promises to be a "romance-fueled family drama and contemporary western saga." The show revolves around the lives of three ranching families in the rugged expanse of Texas Hill Country.
Minka Kelly, known for her role in "Friday Night Lights," plays Quinn, a character who has always lived in the shadow of others. After pursuing her career as a concert pianist in New York, she returns to Ransom Canyon to forge a new path for herself.
Josh Duhamel, famous for his role in "Transformers," portrays Staten Kirkland, the owner and sole resident of the expansive Double K Ranch. Described as steadfast and stoic, Duhamel's character leads the charge in resisting outside forces that threaten his beloved way of life.
Behind the Scenes
"Ransom Canyon" consists of ten hour-long episodes and is created, written, and executive produced by April Blair. Blair, known for her work on "Wednesday" and The CW drama "All American," brings her talent to this multi-generational family show set on a ranch. The first two episodes will be directed by Amanda Marsalis, known for her work on "Ozark" and "Umbrella Academy."
Netflix's Strategy
In an interview with Deadline in August 2022, Jinny Howe, Netflix's Head of Drama Development, described "Ransom Canyon" as a combination of "Virgin River" and "Yellowstone." The streaming platform has found success with romantic dramas like "Virgin River" and "Sweet Magnolias," both of which have received early renewals and have consistently appeared on Nielsen's Top 10 streaming charts.
With its captivating plot and talented cast, "Ransom Canyon" is poised to be another hit for Netflix. Fans of romantic dramas and contemporary western sagas won't want to miss this exciting new series.
By: Abdullah Al-Ghamdi
Title: Netflix Greenlights Romantic Drama “Ransom Canyon” Starring Minka Kelly and Josh Duhamel
Sourced From: www.comingsoon.net/tv/news/1427339-josh-duhamel-minka-kelly-romantic-drama-ransom-canyon-moving-forward-at-netflix
Published Date: Tue, 05 Dec 2023 19:15:00 +0000
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