Latest News About Olivia Thirlby joins Fire Country as season five regular update

CBS added Olivia Thirlby to Fire Country as its first series regular in five seasons. Thirlby will join the cast for season five, which stars Max Thieriot. The network announced the change on June 29, 2026. Showrunner Ann Donahue confirmed Thirlby’s role in a statement to Deadline. Thirlby replaces no one; she steps into a newly created position for the show. Production starts following casting closes near Los Angeles. The drama centers on Cal Fire teams battling wildfires in Northern California.

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