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Stokes Joins NASCAR Drama with Quaid
23 Jun
Summary
- Chase Stokes joins Dennis Quaid in AMC's NASCAR series.
- The show, 'Thunder Road,' follows a fictional racing family.
- Stokes will play outlaw racer Ronnie Whitlock.
Chase Stokes, widely recognized for his lead role in Netflix's 'Outer Banks,' is embarking on a new venture, joining Dennis Quaid in AMC's forthcoming NASCAR drama series, 'Thunder Road.' The series, developed by John Fusco, is scheduled for a 2027 debut on AMC and AMC+.
'Thunder Road' will delve into the multi-generational history of the fictional Whitlock family, whose lineage is inextricably linked to the world of stock car racing and the Southern regions that shaped them. Stokes is slated to portray Ronnie Whitlock, a character described as a rebellious racer with a charismatic outlaw spirit. His promising professional racing career was cut short due to his penchant for trouble, leading him to work as part of his cousin Trey's pit crew.
Dennis Quaid will embody racing legend Duane Whitlock, also known as 'The Wrecking Ball,' a patriarch who established a racing empire built on a foundation of clandestine moonshine runs and dirt track competitions. The series, greenlit by AMC in April, will be executive produced by Fusco, showrunner Taylor Elmore, and others. Notably, 'Thunder Road' marks the first long-form drama to partner with NASCAR.
