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[09/17/26 - 09:00 AM]
Production Revs Up on AMC's New NASCAR Drama, "Thunder Road"
Centered on family dynamics, fierce rivalries and the untold stories behind one of America's most iconic sports, "Thunder Road" follows the multigenerational saga of the fictional Whitlock family, whose legacy in stock car racing is as deep as the family's ties to the Southern hill country roots that shaped them.
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[08/14/26 - 11:09 PM]
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[07/31/26 - 11:31 PM]
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[07/24/26 - 11:45 PM]
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[07/17/26 - 11:37 PM]
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[07/10/26 - 11:09 PM]
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[06/26/26 - 11:44 PM]
Development Update: Week of June 22-26
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[04/29/26 - 05:31 PM]
AMC Global Media Greenlights "Thunder Road"
Centered on family dynamics, fierce rivalries, and the untold stories behind one of America's most iconic sports, the series is set to begin production this summer and will debut on AMC and AMC+ in 2027.
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[04/03/26 - 11:22 PM]
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[11/07/25 - 11:55 PM]
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THUNDER ROAD (AMC)
Premieres in Coming in 2027 (Exact Date TBA)
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BROADCAST
HISTORY:
???
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STATUS:
new in 2026/2027 (date TBA) |
TIME SLOT:
not on the schedule |
CURRENT SEASON:
1 (8 episodes) |
DESCRIPTION:
(from AMC Global Media's press release, September 2026) AMC Global Media today announced that production has shifted into 'drive' throughout the streets of Georgia on the highly anticipated new drama series, Thunder Road, which is set to premiere on AMC and AMC+ in 2027. Created by the lauded John Fusco (Young Guns, The Highwaymen) and led by showrunner and executive producer Taylor Elmore (Justified, Tulsa King), the scripted drama features an impressive ensemble cast with the award-winning Dennis Quaid at the helm. Joining Quaid as series regulars are Chase Stokes (Outer Banks), Maggie Grace (Taken, Fear the Walking Dead), Matt Barr (Hatfields & McCoys, Blood & Treasure), West Duchovny (Saint X, Painkiller), Shane McRae (Silo, Sneaky Pete) and Jake Manley (Do Not Enter, My Life with the Walter Boys). Centered on family dynamics, fierce rivalries and the untold stories behind one of America's most iconic sports, Thunder Road follows the multigenerational saga of the fictional Whitlock family, whose legacy in stock car racing is as deep as the family's ties to the Southern hill country roots that shaped them. |
PRINCIPAL CAST INFORMATION:
· Aspen Kennedy as Bobby "Breeze" Roberts
· Chase Stokes as Ronnie Whitlock
· Dennis Quaid as Duane Whitlock
· Devon Allman as Jimmy Fuchs
· Haley Dillon as Dakota Voss
· Jake Manley as Zak Farley
· James Wolk as Jordan Brandt
· Josh Macqueen as Trey Whitlock
· Mackenzie Porter as Bonnie Taylor-Whitlock
· Maggie Grace as Laney Whitlock
· Matt Barr as Calvin Whitlock
· Michael Rooker as Lucas Farley
· Sandra Ellis Lafferty as Mee-Maw
· Shane McRae as Scooter Jakes
· West Duchovny as Cassie Whitlock
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CREW INFORMATION:
· Cliff Roberts as EP
· Gladys Cheng as PROD
· John Dahl as EP
· John Fusco as CRTR/EP
· Mark L. Smith as EP
· Taylor Elmore as EP
· Tim Clark as EP
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GENRE(S):
· drama
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STUDIO INFORMATION:
· AMC Studios
· NASCAR Studios
· Syndicate Entertainment
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