Justin Hartley‘s Colter Shaw has found his brother. Hartley announced Thursday in a video on Instagram (see below) that Jensen Ackles has been cast as Colter’s estranged brother Russell on CBS’ drama series Tracker. The network revealed Friday that Ackles’ character will be introduced in the season’s penultimate episode “Off The Books” on Sunday, May 12. CBS also released a first-look photo of the two brothers above.
Get ready, TV fans! The highly anticipated CBS series Tracker, starring Justin Hartley, just landed another major star—Jensen Ackles! Fans are buzzing with excitement as Ackles officially joins the cast, and we now have the first-look photo along with fresh details on the airdate and storyline. If you’re a fan of action-packed thrillers with A-list talent, you won’t want to miss this one!
Per CBS’ synopsis: “Colter is forced to team up with his estranged brother, Russell, who enlists his help to track down a former army buddy who’s gone missing after several weeks of paranoid behavior. The investigation takes the brothers into the world of Special Forces missions, shady off-the-books programs and conspiracy theories, all while they contend with their family’s past.” The series, a strong ratings performer, received an early Season 2 renewal just weeks following its Season 1 premiere.
Tracker, based on the bestselling novel The Never Game by Jeffery Deaver, stars Hartley as Colter Shaw, a lone-wolf survivalist who roams the country as a reward seeker, using his expert tracking skills to help private citizens and law enforcement solve all manner of mysteries while contending with his own fractured family. The series also stars Fiona Rene, Robin Weigert, Abby McEnany and Eric Graise also star. Tracker is produced by 20th Television. Hartley, Ken Olin, Elwood Reid and Ben Winters serve as executive producers.
Ackles is best known for his long run as Dean Winchester in The CW’s Supernatural, a role he reprised in Supernatural prequel series The Winchesters. His other recent credits include the role of Sheriff Beau Arlen in Big Sky, Soldier Boy in The Boys and a guest role on Gen V. With Tracker set to debut in just a few weeks, the hype is at an all-time high. Jensen Ackles’ involvement adds an extra layer of excitement, and the first-look photo only deepens the intrigue. Whether you’re a fan of Hartley, Ackles, or just love a great action-packed mystery, this show is shaping up to be a must-watch event.
