The breakout drama is now streaming
Grammy-nominated trio Midland’s lead singer, Mark Wystrach, has returned to the silver screen in the Prime Video music drama series The Runarounds. From the creators of Outer Banks, The Runarounds follows a group of recent high school graduates from Wilmington, North Carolina, who come together the summer after graduation to form a rock band, united by their shared love of music and near-impossible dream of stardom. Wystrach brings his true-to-life music industry experience to his role as “Catesby,” a music store owner who has lived the highs and lows that Nashville has to offer and acts as a mentor to the burgeoning group.
Since premiering on September 1st, the series has found fast success, quickly attracting a cult-like fanbase. The band/starring cast behind The Runarounds are embarking on their Minivan Tour this fall, playing shows throughout the month of October in cities including Louisville, KY; Asheville, SC; Little Rock, AR; and more.
“I am grateful for the unforgettable experience to portray Catesby Shaw on The Runarounds alongside an incredible cast and crew. As a veteran songwriter and performer who has also at times found myself tested by this business, the character is close to my heart,” shares Wystrach. “Each and every member of the real band, ‘The Runarounds,’ are serious musicians and fantastic actors. The rest of the cast is also amazing, as are the cities of Wilmington and Wrightsville Beach, NC.”
The Runarounds marks Wystrach’s latest acting role since his performance in the critically acclaimed 2021 film The Eyes of Tammy Faye, where he starred alongside Hollywood mainstays Jessica Chastain and Andrew Garfield. Wystrach has had an exciting 2025, releasing “Glass Half Empty” and touring the globe with his award-winning band Midland, and also modeling for J. Lindeberg’s new Fall/Winter 2025 collection and for a recent collaboration between Lee and Buck Mason. He will also appear in Cowboy, the highly anticipated directorial debut from his Midland bandmate Cameron Duddy, slated for a 2026 release. New music updates from Midland and additional acting news from Wystrach are expected soon.
