Dennis Quaid To Star In NASCAR Drama 'Thunder Road' In Works At AMC
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Key Points:
- Dennis Quaid has been cast to star in AMC's upcoming NASCAR drama series Thunder Road, written by John Fusco and currently in fast-track development with the writers’ room open.
- The series centers on the Whitlock family, a multi-generational stock car racing dynasty rooted in southern hill country, with Quaid playing Duane Whitlock, a legendary racer known as “The Wrecking Ball.”
- Thunder Road marks the first long-form drama to portray NASCAR, produced in association with the sport, and explores themes of family, rivalry, and the struggle to preserve a blue-collar dynasty.
- The show is executive produced by John Fusco, Taylor Elmore (showrunner), Cliff Roberts, Mark L. Smith, and NASCAR executives Tim Clark and John Dahl, with production expected to begin this summer.
- Dennis Quaid is an acclaimed actor with multiple award nominations and wins, known for roles in Far From Heaven, The Special Relationship, and recent films such as I Can Only Imagine 2 and War Machine.
