Devon Allman is heading to television.
The blues rock guitarist and singer has been cast in the upcoming AMC drama Thunder Road, where he will appear alongside an ensemble cast that includes Dennis Quaid, Chase Stokes, Michael Rooker, Matt Barr, Maggie Grace and West Duchovny.
The series is scheduled to begin production this summer and will premiere on AMC and AMC+ in 2027.
Created by John Fusco, Thunder Road follows the multi-generational saga of the Whitlock family, whose legacy in stock car racing is deeply intertwined with their Southern hill country roots. The series explores family dynamics and fierce rivalries set against the high-stakes world of NASCAR.
For blues fans, Fusco’s involvement is noteworthy. He wrote the 1986 film Crossroads, a cult classic inspired by the legend of Robert Johnson that remains one of the most beloved blues films ever made. Fusco, a blues musician himself, has released four blues albums since 2018, with the most recent, Borderlands, being released in 2022. Other film credits include Young Guns, Hidalgo, and The Highwaymen.
“We couldn’t be more thrilled to welcome Devon Allman to Thunder Road,” Fusco told Deadline. “As the son of Southern rock icon Gregg Allman, Devon carries a legacy in his blood, but he’s a gifted performer and a magnetic presence entirely in his own right. That’s exactly the alchemy this show runs on. In a story world that mines deep family legacy at a crossroads, Devon brings a lived-in authenticity you simply can’t manufacture. He doesn’t play the next-gen South, he’s of it. As Jimmy Fuchs, he’s going to be electric.”
Allman shared the news with fans on social media, expressing his excitement about making his acting debut in a major television series.
“Plot twist! I’m really pumped to share that you’ll see me on TV next year – acting – in the new AMC drama ‘Thunder Road’, Allman wrote. “To play the bad guy and act in an ensemble cast with badasses like Dennis Quaid, Chase Stokes, & Maggie Grace is really a dream come true for me. Can’t wait!”
