The world of Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone is expanding yet again, and the new spinoff that’s set to debut next year just cast a five-time Academy Award nominee who’s definitely going to bring a lot of prestige to the series. Premiering back in 2018, Sheridan’s Yellowstone became one of the most popular neo-Western dramas of the century, and rightfully so. The tale of the Dutton family and their struggles to maintain their ranch was one of the most engrossing TV shows in recent memory, heightened only by the tremendous performances of its cast, and a little controversy thanks to the departure of star Kevin Costner shortly before the series concluded.
Per Deadline, the new spinoff that’s set to focus on the further adventures of Beth Dutton (Kelly Reilly) and Rip Wheeler (Cole Hauser) has just cast Annette Bening in a leading role. She joins the returning cast members, which also includes Finn Little as Carter, and per the outlet, she’s set to portray “Beulah Jackson, the powerful, cunning, and charming head of a major ranch in Texas.”
The series has also brought Chad Feehan on board to serve as showrunner, who is no stranger to working with Sheridan. As creator of Lawman: Bass Reeves, he also acted as showrunner for the Western miniseries, which was produced by the Yellowstone head. Little is known about the plot specifics for Season 1 of what’s tentatively being called The Dutton Ranch, but based on the brief synopsis, fans can expect the same intrigue and drama that was present in the flagship hit:
“The Dutton Ranch, home to Beth Dutton (Reilly) and Rip Wheeler (Hauser), is a testament to the peace they sought, fought for, and nearly died for, as they’ve come to cherish their 7,000-acre land. With tough times and stiff competition, Beth and Rip do what they must to survive, all while ensuring Carter (Little) becomes the man he’s supposed to be.”
More to come…
Release Date
2018 – 2024
Network
Paramount Network
Directors
Stephen Kay, Taylor Sheridan, Christina Alexandra Voros, Guy Ferland, John Dahl
Writers
John Coveny, Ian McCulloch
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