Jensen Ackles Teases Tracker Season 2 Return with New On-Set Photo
Fans of the hit series Tracker have reason to celebrate as Jensen Ackles has been confirmed to return for Season 2. Ackles, who plays Colter Shaw’s estranged brother Russell Shaw, shared his excitement on Instagram, posting a photo from the set.
While the image doesn’t reveal any plot details, Ackles did mention that he’s already finished filming his first scenes and is looking forward to more. Tracker, an action film created by Ben H. Winters and based on Jeffery Deaver’s 2019 novel The Never Game, follows Colter Shaw, a skilled survivor played by Justin Hartley. Shaw travels the country assisting law enforcement in searching for missing people, earning a reward for his efforts. The show became significantly more popular after its second episode, with viewership steadily increasing throughout the first season.
Ackles’ return was a highlight at the recent San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC), where showrunner Elwood Reid and star Justin Hartley discussed his role. They praised the natural chemistry between Hartley and Ackles, which added to the dynamic between the Shaw brothers on screen. Reid noted that this chemistry influenced his writing, ensuring that the interactions between Russell and Colter remained engaging and authentic.
In Season 1, the character of Russell Shaw was introduced as someone with a mysterious past, which led to tension with Colter. The brothers reunited in the penultimate episode, where Russell revealed important details about their father’s death, hinting that there was someone else involved and alluding to their mother’s secret. This storyline opens the door for further exploration in the upcoming season.
During the Television Critics Association summer press tour, Hartley confirmed that Ackles will appear in multiple episodes of Season 2, despite initial concerns about his busy schedule with other projects, such as Prime Video’s Countdown. Hartley expressed enthusiasm for Ackles’ return, highlighting their fun working relationship and the added depth his character brings to the series.
The new season promises to delve deeper into the complicated history of the Shaw family. Hartley revealed that a UFO-related storyline is to be expected, adding another layer of intrigue to the series. Fans can look forward to the continued development of Colter and Russell’s relationship as they work together to solve new mysteries. As Tracker gears up for its Season 2 premiere on October 13, anticipation is building for the exciting new developments and character developments that await.
