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Yahoo
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Ahead Of Tracker Season 3, Jensen Ackles Opens Up About What It's Like Working With Justin Hartley
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. After Tracker's second season finale dug deeper into the complicated Shaw family history and revealed that Colter's mother was responsible for his father's death, Season 3 will likely continue to open up those wounds on the 2025 TV schedule. This hopefully means bringing back Colter's siblings, including his brother Russell, who is played by Jensen Ackles. Even amid his busy schedule with Prime Video's new crime drama Countdown and the upcoming The Boys prequel Vought Rising, he's still making time for Tracker. Having appeared in a few episodes in earlier seasons, Ackles is opening up about what it's really like working with pal Justin Hartley. It may be surprising to know that Hartley and Ackles have actually known each other for quite a long time, and it's actually one of the reasons why the Supernatural star is playing Russell in the first place. While the two were both on Smallville, Ackles' character Jason Teague was long dead once Hartley's version of Oliver Queen/Green Arrow came around, they were still on The CW at the same time and had likely become close through the various events they attended together. For Ackles, he loves working with Hartley and playing his brother after knowing him for so long, as he told TV Insider: I'm playing the older brother of somebody that I know very well, and I get along with very well. I mean, Justin and I have known each other for over 20 years, and we've been buds, and we've never gotten to work together. So it was really fun for us to get on set. But it was also very easy because it's just hanging out with your buddy, and we get to have fun, and we get to mix it up. Even though it's still weird to see Ackles playing an older brother to someone other than Jared Padalecki, it has been fun to see his dynamic with someone else after all these years. And it's better knowing how long Ackles and Hartley have known each other, which is why they make a great team, even with their strained on-screen relationship. But that's not the only reason why Ackles loves working with Hartley on Tracker: And it's nice that he's an executive producer on it, so he can be like, 'Do you like that word? Do you like that line?' Just change it, whatever you want.' So it kind gives us a little freedom. It's been exciting to see Jensen Ackles and Justin Hartley portray brothers. And now that Colter knows what he knows about his dad, it's hard to predict how things will go down with Russell once he knows, especially since it was thought for a long time that he had something to do with their father's death. It's unknown how many episodes Ackles will be appearing in for Season 3, but it sounds like he's looking forward to working with Hartley again and exploring more about the Shaw family. Paramount Plus: from $7.99 a month/$79.99 a yearHome to CBS TV shows as well as Paramount movies, this service has a great selection. This includes prime time hits, like Tracker. You can get a Paramount+ subscription for as little as $7.99 per month. View Deal With Ackles saying there's "probably a good chance" he'll be coming back for Season 3, there is still the question of whether or not Melissa Roxburgh will make an appearance as Colter and Russell's sister, Dory. Just like Ackles, Roxburgh has been pretty busy with her own show, The Hunting Party, which is coming back for Season 2 this fall on NBC. It might be hard to bring her back, even for just one episode, but nothing is off the table yet. If anything, fans will be able to look forward to probably seeing Russell Shaw back on their screens come Season 3 this fall, and he and Colter have a lot to catch up on. Tracker Season 3 premieres on Sunday, October 19 at 8 p.m. ET on CBS. Meanwhile, the first two seasons are streaming with a Paramount+ subscription.
Yahoo
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jensen Ackles Confirms His Return For Tracker Season 3 In Fun Video, And Now I Need To See Justin Hartley On Countdown
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Tracker has made some big cast changes ahead of returning for Season 3 in the fall of the 2025 TV schedule, with the departures of Abby McEnany and Eric Graise leaving Justin Hartley and Fiona Rene as the only two series regulars left. Fortunately, cast cuts don't mean familiar faces can't return, and Countdown's Jensen Ackles has confirmed that he'll be back as Russell Shaw for Season 3. With that good news, I can't help but think it'd be great to see Hartley as a guest star on Ackles' Countdown if it returns for Season 2 on Prime Video. Jensen Ackles' Return To Countdown The timing couldn't be better for the official news that Jensen Ackles will reprise his role as Russell Shaw opposite Justin Hartley as Colter Shaw, as the Supernatural vet recently shared what it's like working with the This Is Us alum. No details are available about Russell's next appearance other than that filming so early likely means he'll appear sooner rather than later in Season 3... and Russell will still have a beard, based on the fun video. Check out Ackles' announcement: Well, credit to Jensen Ackles for mastering the art of dropping news without giving away any spoilers, because he didn't even say the word "Tracker" in his video! Any eagle-eyed viewer can be left with no doubt, however. Even if we considered the possibility that Ackles would somehow have taken on a totally different character on a different show who just also happens to be named Russell, the actor does slightly pan the camera over to see Hartley's "Colter" trailer. Without much to go on to speculate, I can't help but also note that Ackles made sure to shout out the latest episode of Countdown, available streaming now with a Prime Video subscription. While the action-packed drama has yet to be renewed for Season 2, I think Justin Hartley needs to make a guest appearance if it does. Could Justin Hartley Appear On Countdown Season 2? Considering that Countdown kicked off by introducing and then killing a character played by Milo Ventimiglia, the This Is Us connection alone would make an appearance by Justin Hartley pretty fun. That's not to say he'd need to be killed off, but even a cameo might be enough. Plus, Ackles and Hartley are both alums of long-running shows on The WB/The CW. Hartley played Oliver Queen on Smallville, while Ackles had stints on Dawson's Creek and Smallville before landing his beloved role as Dean Winchester on Supernatural. Clearly, the two have both come a long way from their days as CW stars, and with Jensen Ackles appearing on Tracker, why not Hartley on Countdown? Ackles seemingly has a packed schedule with Countdown, his The Boys spinoff, and now dropping in and out of Tracker from time to time. Surely Hartley could have a break in his Tracker calendar for even a tiny cameo, right? Well, I can always hope! For now, fans of Jensen Ackles can just cross their fingers that Countdown is renewed for a second season, while Tracker viewers can keep counting down the days until the CBS drama returns in October. Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jensen Ackles Confirms ‘Tracker' Season 3 Return as Russell
Welcome back to Tracker, Jensen Ackles. The Countdown star promoted the latest episode of his Prime Video series with a video from a TV show set, revealed to be Tracker's, with the name of his recurring character on the CBS drama on the trailer door on Wednesday, July 30. 'Good to be back in action,' he captioned the video. He reminded fans of the new episode of Countdown (read what he had to say about it here), encouraged them to check it out, 'then eventually, down the road,' with the camera panning to Justin Hartley's character's name, Colter, 'you can see those guys doing other things.' See the video below. Ackles has played Russell Shaw, Colter's brother, in two episodes (one per season) so far of Tracker. The drama follows Colter, a rewardist who travels the country helping find missing people. The through line of the series so far involves the mysterious death of their father when they were younger. The brothers were estranged at the start of the series, with Colter even thinking that Russell may have had something to do with their father's death. Once they talked, however, Russell shared what he knew about that night, and in the Season 2 finale, Colter started getting answers about what happened to their father. Ackles' return isn't much of a surprise, given that earlier this month, he told TV Insider there was 'probably a good chance' he'd be back. He also spoke with us about the similarities between his Tracker and Supernatural characters. 'I'm playing the older brother of somebody that I know very well, and I get along with very well. I mean, Justin and I have known each other for over 20 years, and we've been buds and we've never gotten to work together. So it was really fun for us to get on set,' Ackles said. 'But it was also very easy because it's just hanging out with your buddy and we get to have fun and we get to mix it up. And it's nice that he's an executive producer on it so he can be like, 'Do you like that word? Do you like that line?' Just change it, whatever you want.' So it kind gives us a little freedom.' He also had history with showrunner Elwood Reid from his time on Big Sky. 'When he trusts his actors, he encourages that,' he shared. 'He's like, 'Make it your own.' He knows me well. He's obviously Justin's guy, and it's made it very easy. So it's not just Justin that I get to go and work and play with. I get Elwood as well. And there's some familiar faces in the crew because obviously it shoots up in Vancouver, which I've spent some time there, so I know that town very well, and I know a lot of crew members and a lot of crew faces, so it is a little bit kind of stepping back into an old coat.' With Ackles filming early on in Season 3's production schedule, might Russell be part of the conversation that Colter needs to have with their mother (Wendy Crewson) about just why she asked Otto (Alex Fernandez), who pushed their father off the cliff, for help? What are you hoping to see when Jensen Ackles returns to Tracker? Let us know in the comments section below. , Season 3 Premiere, Sunday, October 19, 8/7c, CBS Solve the daily Crossword
Daily Record
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Daily Record
Driver alert as cars UK thieves are most likely to steal revealed in new list
The DVLA has released its latest findings on car theft that will give cause for concern for some motorists Drivers have been issued a warning as new data was issued on the most popular cars for UK thieves to steal. Lexus vehicles have emerged as the top choice for car thieves. They have overtaken Range Rovers from Jaguar Land Rover as the car in top spot. Fresh DVLA figures suggest that Lexus motors are increasingly in criminals' crosshairs, with five models from the premium brand featuring in the top 10 most stolen vehicles list. The DVLA's examination of 2024 car theft data, covering more than 61,000 stolen vehicles, shows that whilst the Ford Fiesta leads in sheer numbers, it's actually less prone to theft relative to how many are on Britain's roads. Lexus ES 300 is being targeted In an alarming development, the Lexus ES 300 has been pinpointed as the motor most susceptible to being stolen last year, with one in 30 ending up in criminals' hands. Additional Lexus models under threat include the RX 450, LC 500, UX 250, and NX 300, according to the Express. Toyota, which owns Lexus, has addressed these concerning statistics by emphasising their investment in security technology. They said: "Toyota GB has invested millions of pounds in a variety of security solutions. Our anti-theft measures form part of a nationwide customer care offering." The company also stressed their commitment to safeguarding customers' motors, stating: "For example, at a cost of more than £10million to Lexus, selected customers were provided with a free Tracker vehicle location service. "As a result, a 96% recovery rate has been achieved. We have subsequently rolled out Tracker installation as an option for buyers of certain models." Whilst the recent statistics may be disappointing for Lexus owners, they seen to highlight the progress Jaguar Land Rover has made in protecting their vehicles, placing them among Britain's most secure cars. Clive Wain, head of police liaison at Tracker, a firm specialising in vehicle security, has commended the improvements made by the British manufacturer. He also stressed the continuing fight to prevent stolen vehicles from being exported abroad. He said: "Lexus is making considerable efforts to protect its customers' cars but JLR suffered a rise in thefts sooner than it and so has had more time to react and develop solutions. "However, its cars are still being stolen. There is a thriving market overseas for Lexus, JLR and other premium vehicles and we recover many at docksides."
Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Daily Mirror
Full list of car models that are top target for thieves in the UK
It's bad news for motorists as one car is now the top target for car thieves, with five models from the luxury brand featuring in the list of the top 10 most stolen vehicles Motorists have been put on red alert as Lexus cars have now become the prime target for car thieves, surpassing the previously favoured Range Rovers from Jaguar Land Rover. The DVLA's latest statistics show that Lexus vehicles might be increasingly targeted, with five models from the luxury carmaker appearing in the top 10 list of most stolen vehicles. The DVLA's analysis of the car theft data for 2024, which saw more than 61,000 cars pinched, reveals that while the Ford Fiesta tops the chart in absolute numbers, it is less likely to be stolen compared to the number of Fiestas on the road. In a worrying trend, the Lexus ES 300 has been identified as the car most likely to be nicked last year, with one in 30 falling into the hands of thieves. Other Lexus models at risk include the RX 450, LC 500, UX 250, and NX 300, reports the Express. Toyota, the parent company of Lexus, has responded to these alarming figures by pointing out their significant investment in security measures. They said: "Toyota GB has invested millions of pounds in a variety of security solutions. Our anti-theft measures form part of a nationwide customer care offering." They also highlighted their efforts to protect customers' vehicles, adding: "For example, at a cost of more than £10million to Lexus, selected customers were provided with a free Tracker vehicle location service. "As a result, a 96% recovery rate has been achieved. We have subsequently rolled out Tracker installation as an option for buyers of certain models." While the latest figures might be disheartening for Lexus owners, they simultaneously shine a light on the strides Jaguar Land Rover has taken to secure their vehicles, positioning them amongst the most well-defended motors in Britain. Clive Wain, head of police liaison at Tracker, a company dedicated to vehicle protection, has praised the advancements made by the renowned British marque. He also emphasised the ongoing battle to keep stolen cars from being shipped overseas. He said: "Lexus is making considerable efforts to protect its customers' cars but JLR suffered a rise in thefts sooner than it and so has had more time to react and develop solutions. "However, its cars are still being stolen. There is a thriving market overseas for Lexus, JLR and other premium vehicles and we recover many at docksides."
