Starz Adds Five Actors to Untitled Rodeo Family Drama
Starz has completed the main cast for its upcoming Black rodeo series, adding Shannon Wallace, Curtiss Cook, Lauren E. Banks, Liv Symone, and Jason Dirden. They join previously announced leads DeWanda Wise, Tian Richards, and Marcus Mitchell. The show is set in Southeast Texas and follows three siblings navigating family legacy and personal ambitions within the rodeo world.
The five new cast members bring a mix of television and film experience, with credits spanning crime dramas, historical series, and music biopics. Their roles remain undisclosed, but the ensemble now balances the previously announced leads, who include a female lead and two male counterparts. Production is set in Southeast Texas, a region with deep rodeo traditions, though the show’s title has not been revealed.
The series centers on three siblings navigating family expectations and personal goals within the Black rodeo circuit, a niche cultural space rarely depicted on mainstream television. Starz has invested in similar character-driven dramas, and this project continues its focus on underrepresented communities. The casting announcement signals the project is moving toward production, though no premiere date has been shared.
This casting news could broaden representation in prestige television, spotlighting Black rodeo culture that mainstream audiences rarely see. The show may resonate with rural and Southern viewers, as well as those interested in family sagas, potentially sparking conversations about legacy, identity, and ambition. Its success could encourage networks to greenlight more stories from overlooked subcultures, though impact depends on execution and viewership.