For those who ask Us, Netflix might have a crossover hit on their palms with Ransom Canyon and Virgin River — however have conversations already began?
Josh Duhamel weighed in on the idea throughout an unique interview with Us Weekly whereas selling London Calling, saying, “That’s the primary I’ve ever heard of that concept.”
Earlier than returning to taking part in the position of Stanton in season 2, Duhamel, 52, confirmed his assist — underneath one situation.
“If it’s good, I’m in,” he added. “If it’s compelled, no thanks.”
Based mostly on Jodi Thomas‘ ebook collection a couple of city that is filled with drama, romance and hope, Ransom Canyon launched Us to the locals in Texas Hill Nation. Duhamel’s character, Staten Kirkland, is grieving two main losses whereas navigating his simple connection to childhood buddy Quinn (Minka Kelly), who has additionally caught the attention of Staten’s brother-in-law and love triangle rival Davis (Eoin Macken).
There’s additionally newcomer Yancy (Jack Schumacher), who had a previous he was hiding from Ellie (Marianly Tejada). Viewers additional discovered themselves invested in a love triangle between highschool college students Lucas (Garrett Wareing), Lauren (Lizzy Greene) and Reid (Andrew Liner).
Josh Duhamel as Staten and Minka Kelly as Quinn. ANNA KOORIS/Netflix
“We begin taking pictures [season 2] in a couple of weeks. I’m enthusiastic about that. I actually simply acquired the scripts,” Duhamel informed Us. (The group has since confirmed cameras are rolling.) “I haven’t learn something but. However I do know from the division heads who’ve learn it, they are saying it’s improbable. They preferred it even higher than final yr. So I’m excited to seek out out.”
He continued: “I do know that there’s going to be some friction between me and my dad — who desires to do issues with the property that I fully disagree with. I’m guessing it’s going to be quite a lot of drama. And [drama] with me and Minka, which I’m trying ahead to. She’s simply improbable within the [show]. I’m as curious as you might be.”
The aforementioned drama on the middle of the collection sounds acquainted for many who love one other Netflix hit: Virgin River. Drawing inspiration from a ebook collection written by Robyn Carr, Virgin River facilities across the lives of residents residing in a small city in Northern California, together with Mel (Alexandra Breckenridge) and her love curiosity, Jack (Martin Henderson). The collection additionally stars Colin Lawrence, Annette O’Toole, Tim Matheson, Benjamin Hollingsworth, Sarah Dugdale, Zibby Allen, Marco Grazzini, Mark Ghanimé and Kai Bradbury.
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Along with starring in Ransom Canyon, Duhamel acquired the prospect to be challenged whereas taking part in a deadbeat dad in his new movie.
“It was enjoyable to take a look at a few of the issues that I might even do higher as a dad,” Duhamel, who shares sons Shepherd, 20 months, with spouse Audra Mari, and Axel, 12, with ex Fergie, shared concerning the movie, which is out Friday, September 19. “I work rather a lot, and I typically have quite a lot of guilt about not being there as typically as I may very well be. So I attempt to perhaps overcompensate or do issues to be there typically.”
He continued: “However on the identical time, you need your child to look and see [that] that is what it’s important to do to offer for your loved ones. So on the one hand, you’ll be able to’t be there on a regular basis, since you’ve acquired to be setting an instance. However alternatively, you is perhaps lacking out on life moments that you just’d [be there for] if you happen to had been a 9 to five dad who went to work on daily basis and got here dwelling. So it’s a continuing battle on this enterprise. It’s not simple.”
London Calling is out in theaters now.
