Starz is working on a new Black rodeo series, and the first stars have been announced!
The upcoming untitled family drama is set in the world of Black rodeo in Texas, with DeWanda Wise, Tian Richards, and Marcus Mitchell starring in series regular roles.
What is the new series about?
Infused with hip hop swagger and country soul, the series unfolds in Southeast Texas, where rodeo isn’t just what you do – it’s who you are. At the center are three siblings bound by the legacy their mother built and the unfinished business their father left behind. Driven by their own ambitions and drawn into each other’s orbit, alliances shift, relationships tangle, and nothing stays private for long.
Who do DeWanda, Tian, and Marcus play?
DeWanda (Three Women) will star as Anaya Clarke-Reagan, who is the Clarke family’s first born.
“Savvy, polished, and highly educated, Anaya is the eldest Clarke sibling and the mayor of Trinity City. A consummate chameleon, she has built a conservative public image alongside her husband, Gregg, a powerful judge — an image that conceals far darker desires. Anaya works tirelessly for her city, but self-preservation and family come first, even when that means protecting them from their own father. She’ll do whatever it takes to secure her public image and political aspirations.”
Tian (Tom Swift) stars as Rodney Clark, who is the fire-starter.
“Sebastian and Anaya’s smart-ass, openly gay younger brother. Charming, impulsive, and incapable of leaving a wound alone, Rodney is the sibling most likely to turn a spark into an inferno. He has little interest in the family rodeo, preferring to run Big Rod’s Likka Lounge, where it appears he’s finally put his troubled past behind him. He hasn’t. When his business is violently robbed and one of his own is killed, Rodney embarks on a reckless quest for revenge that threatens to engulf the entire Clarke family.”
Marcus (Chicago Fire) has been cast to star as Julius Calhoun, who is the hometown hero.
“Disciplined. Proud. Sebastian’s closest friend. Jojo’s protective older brother. Tall. Sexy. He’s also deeply spiritual. Bible verse etched into his riding jacket. Nonconfrontational but not afraid to stand up for himself. Julius is Trinity City’s main draw and most decorated bull rider since Sebastian. For him, being a cowboy is a way of life. Bull riding is a way to a better life. And he’s looking to take his career beyond Trinity City. Julius’ ambitions put his body and friendship with Sebastian to the test. Still, Julius will go great lengths to stay on top.”
Additional casting has not been announced at this time. Stay tuned for more!
Production on the untitled series is slated to begin later this month in Atlanta. The series will be Starz’s second wholly owned series, following the new show Fightland, and will consist of eight, one-hour episodes.
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