We can hardly claim him as our own, but Randy Bailey, 49, a wedding videographer from Eagle Rock, Mo., is one of the 18 castaways announced Wednesday for “Survivor: Gabon.” Eagle Rock is in far southwest Missouri, almost on the Arkansas line it looks like from the map.

“Marooned in the wilderness, 18 individuals will embark on an amazing African adventure, battling extreme conditions and interacting with wildlife such as elephants and gorillas, while attempting to forge alliances with strangers from diverse backgrounds,” CBS says of “Survivor: Gabon,” subtitled “Earth’s Last Eden.”

“In a strange coincidence to Earth’s Last Eden, good vs. evil emerges as a major theme this season,” says host Jeff Probst. “I think the audience will quickly identify with one group or the other.” So, “Will the group of deceitful castaways outlast those individuals who play from their heart?,” CBS teases. “Or will the forces of evil prevail? Will temptations interfere with logical decision-making?  More importantly, which side will come out on top?”

“Survivor: Gabon” has a two-hour premiere on Thursday, Sept. 25. Here is the list of players against whom Bailey will compete:

JACQUE BERG

25

Santa Barbara, Calif.

Medical Sales

DANNY “GC” BROWN

26

Portland, Ore.

Maintenance Man

MICHELLE CHASE

24

Los Angeles

Music Production Assistant

CRYSTAL COX

29

Durham, N.C.

Former Olympic Gold Medalist

ROBERT “Bob” CROWLEY

58

Portland, Maine

Physics Teacher

KELLY CZARNECKI

22

Buffalo Grove, Ill.

Retail Sales

ACE GORDON

27

Naples, Fla.

Jewelry Sales

CHARLIE HERSCHEL

29

New York

Lawyer

KEN HOANG

22

Westminster, Calif.

Professional Gamer

CORRINE KAPLAN

29

Los Angeles

Pharmaceutical Sales

DAN KAY

32

Boston

Lawyer

JESSICA “Sugar” KIPER

29

Brooklyn, N.Y.

Pin-up Model

GILLIAN LARSON

61

Temecula, Calif.

Retired Nurse

MARCUS LEHMAN

28

Atlanta

Doctor

SUSIE SMITH

47

Charles City, Iowa

Hairdresser

PALOMA SOTO-CASTILLO

24

Downey, Calif.

Student

MATTY WHITMORE

29

Pacific Palisades, Calif.

Personal Trainer