Maggie Grace Joins AMC’s NASCAR Drama “Thunder Road”

Maggie Grace, known for her roles in *Taken* and *Fear the Walking Dead*, has been added as a series regular to AMC’s upcoming drama *Thunder Road*. She will portray Laney Whitlock, the eldest child of racing legend Duane “The Wrecking Ball” Whitlock and the chief executive officer of Whitlock Racing. The series follows the fictional Whitlock family’s multi-generational involvement in stock-car racing and the Southern hill-country culture that shaped them.

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*Thunder Road* is described as a multi-generational saga that explores the business, family dynamics, and power struggles inherent in a NASCAR organization. Creator and executive producer John Fusco leads the project alongside showrunner Taylor Elmore, with executive production support from Cliff Roberts, Mark L. Smith, and NASCAR Studio’s Tim Clark and John Dahl. The show is produced in association with NASCAR, giving it direct ties to the sport. The narrative centers on Duane Whitlock (Dennis Quaid), a former moonshine runner turned racing empire builder who fights to preserve his legacy against ruthless competitors.

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• Dennis Quaid – stars as Duane Whitlock, the “Wrecking Ball.”

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• Chase Stokes, Michael Rooker, and Matt Barr – round out the ensemble announced earlier in the year.

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• Taylor Elmore – showrunner, previously collaborated with Grace on *Fear the Walking Dead*.

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• Gladys Cheng – producer.

Hallmark ‘When Calls the Heart’ Alum Maggie Grace Joins Anticpated New NASCAR Drama

Grace’s addition follows her recent work on the Amazon MGM film *Fiona* and previous series regular work on AMC’s *Fear the Walking Dead*.

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> “I made friends for life on *Fear The Walking Dead*. I look forward to getting back in the saddle with AMC’s unique brand of storytelling, and to working with [showrunner] Taylor Elmore again.” — Maggie Grace, actress

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The casting of Grace signals AMC’s continued effort to assemble recognizable talent for what industry observers anticipate could become one of the most prominent NASCAR-related television projects in recent years.

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