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VerifiedJustin Hartley Solidifies Broadcast Dominance with Tracker Renewal and Broadened Production Slate
Following his breakout role on This Is Us, actor and producer Justin Hartley secures his position as a prime-time heavyweight through ratings-topping procedural success and expanding studio deals.
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Justin Hartley leads CBS hit Tracker as star and executive producer while expanding his ChangeUp Productions overall deal with 20th Television.
Why it matters
Justin Hartley's double success as a top-rated broadcast star and an executive producer highlights how marquee talent can still drive traditional network television ratings while building sustainable studio production footprints.
What happens next
Tracker will return for its second season on CBS, while Hartley's ChangeUp Productions advances its slate of scripted drama and comedy developments in partnership with 20th Television.
Prime-Time Resurgence with CBS's Tracker
Justin Hartley stars as reward seeker Colter Shaw in CBS's drama Tracker, which earned an early Season 2 renewal after leading prime-time broadcast viewership.
Tracker secured a second-season order from CBS following exceptional viewership following its premiere after Super Bowl LVIII.
From Television Actor to Executive Producer
Justin Hartley serves as executive producer on Tracker through his production company, ChangeUp Productions.
Expanding Development Deals in Hollywood
ChangeUp Productions signed a new multi-year overall television deal with 20th Television to develop drama and comedy series.
Why it matters
Justin Hartley's double success as a top-rated broadcast star and an executive producer highlights how marquee talent can still drive traditional network television ratings while building sustainable studio production footprints.
What remains unclear
- Specific plot directions and guest star casting announcements for future seasons of Tracker.
- The timeline for new television pilot orders originating from ChangeUp Productions' deal with 20th Television.
What happens next
Tracker will return for its second season on CBS, while Hartley's ChangeUp Productions advances its slate of scripted drama and comedy developments in partnership with 20th Television.
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