Land of FireThe sheriff-focused spinoff gets a major production upgrade with the addition of a new cast member tied to Mickey (Morena Baccarin) and Sharon (Diane Farr). The second season introduced Mickey to the cast of Land of Firethe no-nonsense Edgewater sheriff's sergeant and Sharon's half-sister, making her Bode's (Max Thieriot) aunt. She will star Country Sheriffa spinoff currently scheduled to air in the 2025-26 season. The series is expected to follow his investigation into criminal activity in the city, while also facing his father, an ex-convict, and his estranged daughter.
Now, Deadline confirmed W. Earl Brown will guest star in Land of Fire Season 3 as WesMickey's father and Sharon's stepfather. A reclusive marijuana grower, The Dead wood and Mandalorian the star's character will cause a lot of tension with his daughter because of his illegal activities. However, according to the CBS character description, he still loves his family, including his granddaughter, Skye, but is not always the most trustworthy figure. His introduction in the main series will make him a series regular Country Sheriff.
What Brown's New Character Means for Fire Country and Sheriff Country
Another important connection between the two programs
While it's unclear what Brown's Wes will do in his Land of Fire premiere, its episode will no doubt set the stage for the next Country Sheriff. The seeds for the spin-off were planted during season 2, when Mickey first arrived in search of a money launderer who dropped $50,000 from above while the convicts were at work. The episode offered a strong look at her character, testing the waters to gauge interest in her potentially starring in her own series. Fortunately, it seems to have impressed, given that CBS has already ordered the show.
Wes's inclusion in Land of Fire Season 3 shows how any spinoffs of the series will be connected to the DNA of the original show. It also highlights how much the series is starting to branch out, with rumors of another spinoff emerging after guest star Jared Padalecki extended his initial contract with CBS in September. Brown's involvement in Country Sheriff It could just be the start of even more casting announcements, not just for the confirmed spinoff, but for other potential ways the shared universe can continue to grow.
Our Take on W. Earl Brown Joining the Fire Country Franchise
His talent will take the spinoff far
With Brown joining Land of Fire In a critical role for its spinoff, it looks like the show will start to focus on creating a larger universe while also telling important stories about Bode and the people around him. The series' popularity makes its current growth unsurprising, and adding Wes as a prominent character in Country Sheriff it will only continue to reflect your success. As more will likely be revealed as his episode approaches, it remains to be seen how his involvement will set up Mickey's new series.
Source: Deadline