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‘Anna Pigeon’ Book Fans Rejoice! Tracy Spiridakos Is Set To Bring the Fierce Park Ranger to Life in TV Adaptation

Before USA Network's 'Anna Pigeon' premieres on August 7, meet the star-studded cast

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  • 'Anna Pigeon' premieres on USA Network on August 7 starring Tracy Spiridakos.
  • The series follows a park ranger escaping a personal tragedy by throwing herself into work.
  • Here, get to know the 'Anna Pigeon' cast before the series premieres.

On August 7, fans of the Anna Pigeon books by Nevada Barr can dive into the story of the fierce park ranger on screen when the series premieres on USA Network. Following the death of her husband, Anna, portrayed in the series by Tracy Spiridakos, escapes the life she once knew by becoming a park ranger, devoting herself to the nature she protects—but the secrets that hide within the trees don’t exactly cultivate a peaceful existence. Ahead of the series’ premiere, get to know the actors and actresses bringing each character to life. 

Tracy Spiridakos as Anna Pigeon

Tracy Spiridakos, 2026
Tracy Spiridakos, 2026Monica Schipper/Getty Images

Taking on the lead role is Tracy Spiridakos, known by most for her role in Chicago P.D. In an attempt to avoid the demons of her past, Anna remains committed to solving the crimes that take place within the national parks—regardless of who or what might keep her from doing so. 

Ronnie Rowe, Jr. as Frederick Stanton

Ronnie Rowe as Frederick Stanton in Anna Pigeon, 2026
Ronnie Rowe as Frederick Stanton in Anna Pigeon, 2026Michelle Faye/USA Network © VERSANT MEDIA 2025. All Rights Reserved.

Known for his work on the Hallmark Channel as well as his work in Star Trek: Discovery, Rowe portrays FBI agent Frederick Stanton. Stanton is known to remain cool, calm and collected, but Anna Pigeon tends to rattle his typical composure. 

Paulina Alexis as Zoey Bear Child

Paulina Alexis, 2024
Paulina Alexis, 2024ETIENNE LAURENT/AFP via Getty Images

Paulina Alexis is known for her work in Reservation Dogs, but in Anna Pigeon, she’s set to play Zoey Bear Child, a young park ranger who Anna takes under her wing and guides. 

Melanie Scrofano as Bethany Lopez

Melanie Scrofano, 2025
Melanie Scrofano, 2025CHRIS DELMAS/AFP via Getty Images

Melanie Scrofano has appeared in series like Wynonna Earp, Letterkenny and Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, but in her new role, she’ll play Bethany, the wife of a park ranger attempting to find her place.

Manuel Rodriguez-Saenz as Manny Lopez

Manuel Rodriguez-Saenz, 2023
Manuel Rodriguez-Saenz, 2023Mathew Tsang/Getty Images

Manuel Rodriguez-Saenz will bring Manny to life. Manny is a park ranger who struggled with addiction in the past and finds a sense of peace working within the park.

Kim Coates as Jeremiah Paulson

Kim Coates, 2026
Kim Coates, 2026Michael Loccisano/Getty Images

Kim Coates, known for his role in Sons of Anarchy, will play the menacing Jeremiah Paulson in Anna Pigeon. A landowner with little regard for the welfare of the park, he is one of Anna’s most significant foes in the series. 

Tricia Helfer as Molly Pigeon

Tricia Helfer as Molly Pigeon in Anna Pigeon, 2026
Tricia Helfer as Molly Pigeon in Anna Pigeon, 2026Michelle Faye/USA Network © VERSANT MEDIA 2025. All Rights Reserved

Tricia Helfer is a model and actress who will bring Anna’s sister Molly to life. 

Cooper Levy as Jesse Garland

Cooper Levy, who recently appeared in the Prime Video comedy Overcompensating, will play Anna’s occasional love interest in the series. 

Jordan Sledz as Zach Redhill

Jordan Sledz will portray a former romantic partner of Anna’s. 

Ryan Northcott as Geoff Miller

Northcott will bring Geoff Miller to life, Anna’s boss and the park’s supervisor. 

Crystle Lightning as Frieda Dierke

Crystle Lightning, 2024
Crystle Lightning, 2024ANDREA RENAULT/AFP via Getty Images

Crystle Lightning brings Frieda Dierke to life, the park’s dispatcher who plays an important role in its day-to-day operation. 

Nikki Hallow as Christina Clark

Christina Clark, portrayed by Nikki Hallow, is an administrative assistant working at the park. 

Don’t miss the premiere of Anna Pigeon on August 7 at 10 p.m. on USA Network. 

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