Justin Hartley is having a blockbuster fall. The This Is Us alum is not only returning to TV screens as the rugged Colter Shaw in CBS’s hit drama Tracker, but he’s also making major moves behind the scenes—and bringing his real-life family along for the ride.
“Tracker” Season 3: The Return of Colter Shaw
Fans of
Tracker can mark their calendars:
Season 3 premieres Sunday, October 19, 2025, at 8 p.m. ET on CBS. After a five-month hiatus, Hartley is back in action as the survivalist-for-hire, tracking missing people and unraveling mysteries across America. The new season promises even more high-stakes drama, with the premiere episode diving into the Shaw family’s tangled past and a sinister organization known as “The Process”.
Hartley isn’t just the star—he’s also the executive producer, and he’s been sharing behind-the-scenes updates with fans. In a recent Instagram video, Hartley and co-stars Fiona Rene and Jensen Ackles (who plays Colter’s brother, Russell Shaw) celebrated the start of filming, giving viewers a glimpse of the camaraderie on set.
Hollywood’s New Power Producer
But Hartley’s ambitions go far beyond acting.
His production company, ChangeUp Productions, just inked a fresh deal with 20th Television to develop and produce new projects across broadcast, cable, and streaming platforms. This is an expansion of his original 2019 agreement and signals Hartley’s growing influence in Hollywood’s creative circles.
“Thrilled to continue working with these fine humans,” Hartley wrote on Instagram after the news broke. The move has drawn praise from industry friends and former co-stars alike, including Sterling K. Brown, Jensen Ackles, and Chrissy Metz, who all cheered him on publicly.
This deal isn’t just about
Tracker—it’s about building a pipeline for original content, giving Hartley the power to shape stories both in front of and behind the camera.
Love On and Off the Screen
Hartley’s personal life is also making headlines. He’s happily married to actress
Sofia Pernas, whom he met on the set of
The Young and the Restless back in 2015. The couple quietly tied the knot in 2021 and have been inseparable ever since. In a February interview, Hartley gushed about their relationship: “We talk about everything… We love the Dodgers—I got her to like the Dodgers!”
The couple’s chemistry isn’t just for home. Pernas is set to appear in an upcoming episode of
Tracker—as a nemesis to Hartley’s character, no less—adding a fun twist for fans who love seeing real-life couples share the screen.
What’s Next for Justin Hartley?
With
Tracker’s third season poised for another ratings win and a new production deal in hand, Hartley is cementing his status as one of TV’s most versatile talents. Whether he’s chasing down clues as Colter Shaw or developing the next big hit behind the scenes, Hartley’s star is only rising.
Takeaway: Expect to see a lot more of Justin Hartley—on your TV, in the credits, and maybe even in the director’s chair. If you’re a fan of
Tracker, buckle up: Season 3 is shaping up to be the most personal and action-packed yet.
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