Michael Rooker Joins AMC's NASCAR Drama 'Thunder Road'

Michael Rooker has officially joined the cast of AMC's new NASCAR drama series, "Thunder Road." The "Walking Dead" and "Guardians of the Galaxy" star will appear in a recurring role as Lucas, the patriarch of the Farley family.

Lucas is described as a tough, resilient character whose lifetime of racing accidents has forged an iron will. Rooker joins previously announced lead Dennis Quaid, who plays racing legend Duane "The Wrecking Ball" Whitlock.

Chase Stokes is also set for the series, portraying Ronnie Whitlock, a promising racer whose career was derailed by trouble. The show explores the multi-generational story of the fictional Whitlock family and their deep ties to stock car racing and Southern roots.

"Thunder Road" is produced in association with NASCAR. Filming is scheduled to commence this summer, with a targeted launch for 2027 on AMC and AMC+.