The highly anticipated Season 5 finale of Yellowstone is just around the corner, but sources close to the show confirm that it won’t be the end of the Dutton family’s story. Instead, a new spinoff series will see Kelly Reilly and Cole Hauser reprise their roles as Beth Dutton and Rip Wheeler, respectively.
Creator Taylor Sheridan is working on the creative for the new show, which is expected to feature other cast members from Yellowstone alongside Reilly and Hauser. The new series shares more DNA with the mothership series than any other show in the Yellowstone universe, making it the first spinoff to carry the Yellowstone title.
Reilly and Hauser initially had been eyed for a spinoff months ago, but the focus has shifted to doing the story in a new series rather than continuing it within the existing Yellowstone franchise. This move will allow Paramount Network’s parent company, Paramount Global, to keep the show within its ecosystem while maintaining exclusive streaming rights with NBCUniversal’s Peacock.
The new spinoff is set to maintain the same format and tone as the original series, which revolves around the Dutton family controlling the largest contiguous cattle ranch in the US. The story will likely continue beyond the finale of Yellowstone Season 5B, which has chronicled its aftermath since John Dutton’s death.
Reilly’s Beth and Hauser’s Rip are fan favorites, having brought their characters to life with depth and complexity. Their involvement in the new spinoff series is a testament to the enduring appeal of the show and its beloved characters.
Source: https://deadline.com/2024/12/yellowstone-spinoff-kelly-reilly-cole-hauser-1236199770