Dennis Quaid is heading to AMC with “Thunder Road,” a new NASCAR drama from “Young Guns” and “The Highwaymen” writer John Fusco. Quaid is starring as Duane Whitlock, aka “The Wrecking Ball,” a racing legend who built an empire from moonshine runs and dirt tracks and refuses to let it die. This will be the first time stock car racing is portrayed in a long-form drama series, which is already in fast-track development with production expected to begin this summer.
Want to learn more about “Thunder Road”? Here’s everything we know about the series and casting opportunities.
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According to the official logline, “Thunder Road” follows the multi-generational Whitlock family, whose stock car racing legacy runs as deep as its “ties to the southern hill country roots that shaped them.” It’s the “story of a blue-collar dynasty at the edge of extinction — and the old king fighting to hold onto his crown.”
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Dennis Quaid as Duane “The Wrecking Ball” Whitlock
No additional cast members have been announced at this time.
No casting director has been announced. We’ll provide updates as more information becomes available.
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“Thunder Road” is produced in partnership between AMC and NASCAR. Fusco writes and executive produces. Taylor Elmore serves as showrunner and executive producer alongside Cliff Roberts and Mark L. Smith. Tim Clark and John Dahl executive produce on behalf of NASCAR, and Gladys Cheng produces.
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