Shannon Wallace, Curtiss Cook, Lauren E. Banks, Liv Symone, Jason Dirden Join Starz Black Rodeo Drama

Shannon Wallace, Curtiss Cook, Lauren E. Banks, Liv Symone and Jason Dirden are set to join the cast of a Starz drama series within the world of Black rodeo in Southeast Texas.

The untitled, one-hour series received an eight episode order in April. The drama is Starz’s second self-owned series following its 2025 spin off from Lionsgate. The other is British boxing drama “Fightland,” which premiered July 31 from executive producer Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson.

The newly announced cast members join DeWanda Wise (“Three Women,” “Killing Faith”) as Anaya Clarke-Reagan, Tian Richards (“Tom Swift,” “Ballard”) as Rodney Clarke and Marcus Emanuel Mitchell (“Doctor Odyssey,” “Chicago Fire”) as Julius Calhoun.

Wallace (“Diarra From Detroit,” “Beauty in Black”) plays Sebastian Clarke, described as “a former bull-riding champion whose career ended after a near-fatal arena accident.” Wallace is represented by Kimberly Hines, Matias Branger and Max Burbey at Luminary Partners and Cierra Carter at LaPolt Law.

Cook (“The Chi,” “House of Cards”) plays Elias Clarke, said to be “the Clarke siblings’ estranged father and co-founder of the family rodeo who returns from prison to earn back his children’s trust.” Cook is represented by Harden Curtis Kirsten Riley Agency, Jordan Lee Talent and TCA MGMT.

Banks (“Lawmen: Bass Reeves,” “City on a Hill”) stars as Wynter, “Sebastian’s ex-wife who is ready to finally do things for herself.” Banks is represented by CAA, Viewpoint and Del Shaw Moonves Tanaka Finkelstein Lezcano Bobb & Dang.

Symone (“Power Book III: Raising Kanan,” “Michael”) is Jojo Calhoun, “the younger sister to local bull riding star Julius and a talented rapper.” Symone is represented by Stewart Talent and Brave Artists Management.

Dirden (“Bosch: Legacy,” “Power Book III: Raising Kanan”) plays Greg Reagan, “a respected District Court judge and husband to Anaya who has a carefully hidden past.” Dirden is represented by Adam Lazarus Artists & Representatives and Amanda Hendon Entertainment 3:33.

Kirk A. Moore is showrunner and executive producer. Mark Johnson and Myki Bajaj of Gran Via Productions and Tony Hernandez, Elise Henderson and Lilly Burns of Counterpart Studios also serve as executive producers. Giovanna Desselle, vice president of original programming, and Christina Jokanovich, senior vice president of original programming, are the executives overseeing the series for Starz.