AMC NASCAR Series ‘Thunder Road’ Casts ‘Silo’ Star Shane McRae (EXLCUSIVE)

Shane McRae is the latest addition to the upcoming AMC drama series “Thunder Road,” Variety has learned exclusively.

The series, which is produced in a partnership between AMC and NASCAR, is set in the world of stock car racing with Dennis Quaid set for the lead role. It was greenlit at AMC in April with plans to launch it in 2027 on AMC and AMC+.

The logline for the show describes it as a “multi-generational saga of the fictional Whitlock family, whose legacy in stock car racing is as deep as the family’s ties to the southern hill country roots that shaped them.”

Quaid will play racing legend Duane Whitlock, while McRae will appear in the series regular role of Scooter Jakes. Scooter is said to be “whip-lean, weathered, and predator-calm. Scooter Jakes is a veteran of the NASCAR circuit. He’s a cornerstone of Whitlock Racing Team as crew chief to Trey in the legendary #28 car — and as one of the only people Duane (Quaid) wants alongside him at crunch time.”

Along with Quaid and McRae, the cast currently includes Michael Rooker, Maggie Grace, Matt Barr, West Duchovny, Chase Stokes, and Devon Allman.

McRae currently stars in the Apple TV drama “Silo” in the role of Knox and has been with the show since its first season. He also recently appeared in the critically acclaimed FX series “The Lowdown” and will return for its second season. His other TV credits include “Paradise Lost” for Spectrum Originals, “Alaska Daily” at ABC, “Sneaky Pete” at Amazon, and “The Following” at Fox. He has appeared in films like “The Help,” “Still Alice,” and “The Adjustment Bureau.”

He is repped by Gersh.

John Fusco created “Thunder Road” and serves as executive producer. Taylor Elmore is attached to serve as executive producer and showrunner. Cliff Roberts of Syndicate Entertainment executive produces along with Mark L. Smith and NASCAR Studios’ Tim Clark and John Dahl. Gladys Cheng is a producer. AMC Studios and NASCAR Studios produce.