A cast without a leading man, a scriptwriter with writer's block, and mounting tension on the set mean top-rated television show Heartland is headed toward cancellation. Then a hero comes along-a reluctant new actor-to save the day. But no one knows where he really came from-least of all, him.

When ratings start to climb and the public raves over its favorite new star, Hollywood suddenly finds itself on an unexpected collision course with America's heartland audience. Hollywood needs a change-a revival of the soul. But can one struggling TV series with a brand new star be the catalyst-or is it already too late? One thing is certain-the outcome will forever redefine what it means to be a hero.