Quick answer: The main cast of NBC’s Las Vegas (2003–2008) has stayed busy. Josh Duhamel now leads Netflix’s Ransom Canyon and directed the 2026 comedy Preschool; Tom Selleck spent 14 seasons on Blue Bloods; Molly Sims runs a beauty brand and a podcast. Sadly, James Caan, who played Big Ed Deline, died in July 2022 at age 82. All five seasons now stream on Peacock.
Las Vegas ran for five seasons and 106 episodes on NBC, following the security team at the fictional Montecito Resort & Casino. It ended in 2008 on an unresolved cliffhanger after NBC cancelled it, and it has kept a loyal following ever since. Here is what happened to the people who made it.
What Las Vegas Was About
The show centered on Danny McCoy, a former Marine who works his way up the Montecito’s surveillance team under Ed Deline, the casino’s tough, ex-CIA head of operations. Each episode mixed a case of the week — cheats, thieves, high rollers in trouble — with ongoing romance and workplace drama. It was glossy, fast and fun, and it leaned hard on celebrity guest stars, from Sylvester Stallone and Alec Baldwin to Paris Hilton and Jon Bon Jovi. It even crossed over with NBC’s Crossing Jordan, which is how Jill Hennessy and Jerry O’Connell turned up at the Montecito.
The Las Vegas Cast: Where Are They Now?
Josh Duhamel (Danny McCoy)
Duhamel was the heart of the show for all five seasons, and he moved straight into film, starring in the Transformers franchise and romantic comedies like Life as We Know It and Safe Haven. More recently he has worked steadily in streaming: he starred in Netflix’s superhero series Jupiter’s Legacy and now leads Ransom Canyon, Netflix’s romantic Western about rival ranching families in the Texas Hill Country, which has been renewed for a second season. In 2026 he also directed and starred in the comedy Preschool.
Duhamel met singer Fergie when she guest-starred on Las Vegas. They married in 2009, had a son, and divorced after separating in 2017. He married Audra Mari in 2022.
James Caan (Big Ed Deline)
Caan, already a legend from The Godfather, Misery and Elf, played Ed Deline for the first four seasons before leaving the show. He kept working in film and television for the rest of his life, including roles alongside his son, actor Scott Caan. James Caan died on July 6, 2022, at age 82. For many fans, his gruff, protective Ed remains the defining performance of the series.
Tom Selleck (A.J. Cooper)
When Caan left, the show brought in another heavyweight. Selleck joined in Season 5 as A.J. Cooper, the new owner of the Montecito. Fans already knew him from Magnum, P.I. and as Monica’s boyfriend Richard on Friends. Just after Las Vegas ended, he began his longest-running role: Police Commissioner Frank Reagan on CBS’s Blue Bloods, which ran for 14 seasons until 2024. He also played Jesse Stone in a long series of TV movies and published a memoir, You Never Know, in 2024. In 2026 he was reported to be joining an Apple TV comedy in a guest role. Selleck has been married to Jillie Mack since 1987.
Molly Sims (Delinda Deline)
Sims played Ed’s daughter Delinda, who ran food and beverage at the Montecito and was Danny’s on-again, off-again love interest. A former Sports Illustrated swimsuit model, she has since built a business around wellness and beauty: she founded the skincare brand YSE Beauty and co-hosts the podcast Lipstick on the Rim. She married film producer Scott Stuber in 2011, and they have three children.
Cheryl Ladd (Jillian Deline)
The former Charlie’s Angels star played Ed’s wife Jillian, and left the show around the same time Caan did. She has continued to act in TV guest roles and has also written books. She has been married to Brian Russell since 1981.
James Lesure (Mike Cannon)
Lesure played valet-turned-security-agent Mike Cannon throughout the run. Afterward he became one of TV’s most reliable supporting actors, with roles in Lipstick Jungle, Mr. Sunshine, Men at Work, Good Girls, Rebel and The Rookie: Feds.
Nikki Cox (Mary Connell)
Cox played special-events director Mary Connell, Danny’s childhood friend and one-time fiancée, for four seasons. She has largely stepped away from acting since. She met comedian Jay Mohr when he guest-starred on the show; they married in 2006, had a son, and later divorced.
Vanessa Marcil (Samantha Marquez)
Marcil played Sam Marquez, the Montecito’s ruthless casino host who would do almost anything to keep a whale happy. Best known before the show for General Hospital and Beverly Hills, 90210, she stayed for the full five seasons and has since acted mainly in TV movies.
Marsha Thomason (Nessa Holt)
The British actress played pit boss Nessa Holt, who was raised by the Delines, before leaving early in the show’s run. She went on to major roles in White Collar, as Agent Diana Barrigan, and Lost, and more recently in British dramas including Sky’s COBRA and ITV’s The Bay.
Lara Flynn Boyle and Dean Cain
Two familiar faces joined for Season 3. Lara Flynn Boyle (Twin Peaks, The Practice) played Monica Mancuso, who bought the Montecito after it was rebuilt. Dean Cain (Lois & Clark) had a recurring role as Casey Manning, Sam’s ex-husband. Cain has worked constantly since, including as Jeremiah Danvers on Supergirl.
Why Las Vegas Ended
NBC cancelled Las Vegas in early 2008. The writers’ strike that season disrupted production, and ratings had slipped after Caan’s departure. The series finale left several storylines unresolved, including a cliffhanger the writers had planned to pay off in a sixth season that never came. There has been no official revival, though cast members have spoken fondly about the idea over the years.
Where to Watch Las Vegas
For years the show was hard to find, but all five seasons arrived on Peacock in late 2023 and stream there in the US. For more detail, see our full guide to watching Las Vegas.
| Season | Years | Key change |
|---|---|---|
| Seasons 1–2 | 2003–2005 | Original Montecito; Season 2 ends with an explosion |
| Season 3 | 2005–2006 | Monica Mancuso (Lara Flynn Boyle) takes over the rebuilt casino |
| Season 4 | 2006–2007 | James Caan’s final season |
| Season 5 | 2007–2008 | Tom Selleck arrives as owner A.J. Cooper |
Shows Like Las Vegas
- Blue Bloods — Tom Selleck’s long-running family cop drama.
- Ransom Canyon — Josh Duhamel’s current Netflix series.
- Vegas (2012) — a 1960s Las Vegas crime drama with Dennis Quaid.
- Crossing Jordan — the NBC series that crossed over with Las Vegas.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is James Caan still alive?
No. James Caan died on July 6, 2022, at age 82.
Why did James Caan leave Las Vegas?
He left after Season 4 to focus on film work; Tom Selleck joined as the new lead for Season 5.
What is Josh Duhamel doing now?
He stars in Netflix’s Ransom Canyon and directed and starred in the 2026 comedy Preschool.
How many seasons of Las Vegas are there?
Five seasons and 106 episodes, from 2003 to 2008.
Where can I watch Las Vegas?
All five seasons stream on Peacock in the US.
Did Las Vegas end on a cliffhanger?
Yes. NBC cancelled it in 2008, leaving storylines unresolved.
Will there be a Las Vegas revival?
Nothing has been announced.
Did Josh Duhamel meet Fergie on Las Vegas?
Yes. She guest-starred on the show; they married in 2009 and later divorced.