Hold onto your Stetsons, “Tracker” fans! The dynamic Jensen Ackles is officially saddling up for more than one episode in the upcoming season, much to the delight of fans and co-star Justin Hartley alike.
Rumors had been swirling like dust devils in a windstorm about whether Ackles could reprise his role as the enigmatic Russell Shaw, estranged brother to Hartley’s Colter Shaw, given his commitment to Amazon’s high-octane thriller “Countdown.
But during a recent Television Critics Association summer press tour, those rumors were laid to rest faster than a gunslinger draws his Colt .45.
“We got him, he’s coming back,” Hartley exclaimed to a room full of eager journalists. “We’re having fun with that, it’s a great story.
A Brotherly Reunion Fans Won’t Want to Miss
Details surrounding Russell’s return are being kept firmly under wraps, shrouded in mystery as thick as a Texas dust storm. However, showrunner Elwood Reid, who also worked with Ackles on ABC’s “Big Sky,” offered a tantalizingly vague tease, saying he was “particularly excited” about the storyline in store. Could this mean a deepening of the complex dynamic between the Shaw brothers, perhaps revealing more about their shared past and the events that led to their estrangement?
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Fans are already on the edge of their seats.
“The tension between Colter and Russell was palpable in Season 1,” one fan commented on social media. “Knowing Jensen is coming back for more just amps up the excitement. I can’t wait to see what secrets they unearth!”
Adding to the anticipation is the palpable camaraderie between Ackles and the cast and crew.
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Reid described a “family” atmosphere on set, highlighting Ackles’ dedication and down-to-earth nature: “It’s like family — when we text him [he says], ‘tell me where and tell me when,’ and he shows up. He’s just that kind of guy.”
Get Ready for a Wild Ride
With Ackles’ return confirmed, “Tracker” Season 2 is already shaping up to be a wild ride. Reid promised “big surprises” and doubled down on the excitement, assuring fans: “This season is going to be … even better [and] more fun.
We’ve got some big surprises coming up this season, I know everyone says that but we truly do.”
So, mark your calendars for October 27th, “Tracker” fans, and prepare for a season fueled by family drama, high-stakes action, and the undeniable charisma of Jensen Ackles. It’s going to be a showdown you won’t want to miss!
