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AMC Greenlights NASCAR Drama “Thunder Road” Starring Dennis Quaid

5/1/2026

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AMC Global Media greenlit the NASCAR drama “Thunder Road,” starring Dennis Quaid as Duane Whitlock.
Production starts summer 2026, leading to a 2027 debut on AMC and AMC+ and marking AMC’s first long-form drama partnership with NASCAR.
AMC executives say the drama targets blue-collar viewers who watch live sports while the network renews “Rise” and adds “Rise of the Saints” to broaden its sports lineup.

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AMC Global Media greenlit the NASCAR drama “Thunder Road,” starring Dennis Quaid as Duane Whitlock.
Production starts summer 2026, leading to a 2027 debut on AMC and AMC+ and marking AMC’s first long-form drama partnership with NASCAR.
AMC executives say the drama targets blue-collar viewers who watch live sports while the network renews “Rise” and adds “Rise of the Saints” to broaden its sports lineup.