New cast member Shawn Hatosy has some big shoes to fill following that death in the season 3 finale. Fire Country cast: See who is (and isn't) returning for sea

New cast member Shawn Hatosy has some big shoes to fill following that death in the season 3 finale.

*Fire Country *cast: See who is (and isn't) returning for season 4's high-stakes drama

New cast member Shawn Hatosy has some big shoes to fill following that death in the season 3 finale.

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Kevin Alejandro as Manny Perez, Shawn Hatosy as Brett Richards, Leven Rambin as Audrey James, and Jordan Calloway as Jake Crawford in 'Fire Country' season 4. Credit:

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- *Fire Country *stars Max Thieriot as a former convict who works as a Cal Fire firefighter.

- Emmy winner and *Pitt* star Shawn Hatosy joins the season 4 cast.**

- The new season airs Fridays on CBS.

CBS is throwing another log onto *Fire Country*, its ongoing action-drama about an ex-con finding redemption as firefighter with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, a.k.a. Cal Fire.

Created by Tony Phelan, Joan Rater, and Max Thieriot, the latter of whom stars as young buck Bode, *Fire Country* has aired three seasons since its 2022 debut. Now, with season 4 kicking into gear, the show is looking to shake things up.

Part of that is out of necessity, as the season 3 finale saw the death of Billy Burke's Vince Leon, Bode's dad and the Cal Fire battalion chief. Stephanie Arcila, meanwhile, will take a step back this season as Gabriela Perez, appearing only in a guest capacity.

That leaves a lot of room for new and old characters to step into their shoes. As we prepare to see how Station 42 perseveres after such a devastating loss, here's everything to know about the *Fire Country *season 4 cast.

Max Thieriot as Bode Leone

Max Thieriot as Bode Leone in 'Fire Country' season 4.

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In addition to his roles in films like *House at the End of the Street* (2012) and *Point Break* (2015), Max Thieriot has turned in a number of memorable performances on the small screen. Notable roles include Norman Bates' half-brother Dylan Massett on *Bates Motel *(2013–2017), real-life Texas Ranger John Hays on *Texas Rising *(2015), and Navy SEAL Clay Spenser on *SEAL Team *(2017–2022).

Since 2022, Thieriot has starred as Bode Leone, a convict-turned-Cal Fire hero, on *Fire Country*. He also co-created the series, and occasionally writes and directs episodes.

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In a recent chat with TV Insider, Thieriot said season 4 will push Bode to his emotional limits. Reeling from the loss of his father, the character is struggling to stay strong for everyone else while quietly falling apart.

"He's battling with himself over trying to be the man that his mom needs him to be and that the station needs him to be and his community needs him to be, while inside, there's a little boy in there that's really hurt and is really crying inside," he said.

Thieriot went on to describe the season as being about "rising from the ashes and overcoming," adding that viewers will see "more growth than we've ever gotten to experience Bode have in this series."**

Shawn Hatosy as Brett Richards

Shawn Hatosy as Brett Richards in 'Fire Country' season 4.

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Across nearly three decades, Shawn Hatosy's built a career as a reliable character actor. He's played first responders on shows like *Southland *(2009–2013), *Chicago P.D. *(2024–2025) and *The Pitt *(2025–present), with his performance on the latter recently scoring him an Emmy Award.

Fans might also remember him as the violent Andrew "Pope" Cody on the crime drama *Animal Kingdom* (2016–2022), and as the big-hearted jock Stan Rosado in *The Faculty* (1998).

Hatosy now joins *Fire Country* season 4 as Brett Richards, the new battalion chief. The character is described as a "no-BS, blunt talking, ATV riding cowboy" whose "polarizing leadership style" tests everyone at Station 42.

But underneath his tough exterior is a desire to "break our fragile heroes all the way down in order to put them back together" as they struggle to move on after Vince's death.

Kevin Alejandro as Manny Perez

Kevin Alejandro as Manny Perez in 'Fire Country' season 4.

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After an early stint on *The Young and the Restless *(2004–2005), Kevin Alejandro helped lead popular series like *Southland *(2009–2011) and *Lucifer *(2016–2021). The actor also lent his voice to the Emmy-winning animated series *Arcane *(2021–2024).

On *Fire Country*, Alejandro plays Manny Perez, a Cal Fire firefighter and the former captain of the Three Rock inmate fire camp.

The actor recently spoke with the *Midland Reporter-Telegram* about season 4, hinting that the new episodes find Manny at a crossroads in the wake of Vince's tragic death. "This season's about figuring out how to move forward when the person holding it all together is gone," he said. "For Manny — and for all of us — it's about growth, responsibility, and how the community holds each other up."

Jordan Calloway as Jake Crawford

Jordan Calloway as Jake Crawford in 'Fire Country' season 4.

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For many, Jordan Calloway will always be Zack Carter-Schwartz, the charming basketball superstar and eco-warrior from the Nickelodeon comedy *Unfabulous* (2004–2007).

Since those early days, Calloway has flexed his range with roles on *ER *(2005–2006), *Riverdale *(2017–2018), and *Black Lightning *(2018–2021), on which he played Khalil Payne, a.k.a. Painkiller.

Calloway returns to his leading role of Jake Crawford, a Cal Fire firefighter-turned-Station 42 captain, in *Fire Country *season 4. It's unclear where the fourth season will take Jake, but toward the end of season 3, he handed in his two-week notice after receiving a job offer at a firehouse in Butte County. But whether he actually leaves Edgewater behind is anyone's guess.

Jules Latimer as Eve Edwards

Jules Latimer as Eve Edwards in 'Fire Country' season 4.

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Jules Latimer has played Eve Edwards, Bode and Jake's best friend and the current Three Rock fire captain, since season 1 of *Fire Country*.

Before joining the show, the actress shared the screen with Kate Beckinsale on the Paramount+ series *Guilty Party *(2021). In 2023, she portrayed civil rights activist Joyce Ladner in the Oscar-nominated Netflix biopic *Rustin. *

Latimer recently appeared on KWTV News 9, sharing that season 4 picks up in the immediate aftermath of Vince's death. "The first episode is a sort of mourning and figuring out what we do next," she said. "This season, you get to see the characters rebuild and grow into different people. We have some amazing guest stars that are on for this season, and this might be my favorite season yet."

Diane Farr as Sharon Leone

Diane Farr as Sharon Leone in 'Fire Country' season 4.

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Diane Farr is no stranger to the firehouse, seeing as she she also wielded a firehose as Laura Miles on *Rescue Me *(2004–2005). Other notable credits include *Numb3rs *(2005–2008), *Californication* (2009), and *Splitting Up Together *(2018–2019).

Farr returns as Cal Fire division chief Sharon Leone, who also happens to be Bode's mom and Vince's widow. Sharon and Vince's relationship was central to the series, and it's clear his death will leave a void that changes everything for her.

Leven Rambin as Audrey James

Leven Rambin as Audrey James in 'Fire Country' season 4.

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Leven Rambin has been lighting up screens since she was a teen, earning Daytime Emmys in 2006 and 2007 for playing half-sisters Lily and Ava on *All My Children* (2004–2010).

She went on to play Glimmer in *The Hunger Games* (2012), McSteamy's daughter on *Grey's Anatomy *(2009–2010), and Athena Bezzerides in the second season of *True Detective *(2015).

Rambin joined *Fire Country *during its third season as Audrey James, a tenacious ex-con and Cal Fire firefighter. Sparks flew between Audrey and Bode, and it's likely things will heat up between them in the upcoming episodes.

"Audrey has been such a fun character for the show," Thieriot told *Parade* in 2024. "She adds such a different presence in the fire station and in Bode's life. For someone who's had a hard time fitting in a lot of places, it really feels like she fits in. I think the fun thing is that she and Bode have lived so many of the same life experiences that most people don't go through. And their ability to relate to one another and really see each other is unique and special."

Constance Zimmer as Renée Hoffman

Constance Zimmer Renée Hoffman in 'Fire Country' season 3.

Constance Zimmer has long been a familiar face on TV, first rising to fame as movie executive Dana Gordon on *Entourage *(2005–2011).

She's since played reporter Janine Skorsky on *House of Cards* (2013–2018) and the powerhouse attorney Kathleen Gale on *Good Trouble *(2021–2022). Zimmer also received an Emmy nod for her portrayal of ruthless executive Quinn King on *Unreal* (2015–2018).

Zimmer returns to *Fire Country *this season as Renée Hoffman, a globe-trotting lawyer and Vince's high school girlfriend. Renée first appeared in season 3, helping our heroes expose corruption at Oxalta, a politically-connected chemical company.

Where can I watch Fire Country?**

*Fire Country *airs Fridays on CBS, with new episodes available to stream the following day on Paramount+.

The first three seasons are also streaming on Paramount+.

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