After the airing of its long-awaited season 5 finale, Yellowstone the series might be over, but Yellowstone as a phenomenon is far from finished. The Taylor Sheridan TV Universe is eager to protect its ever-growing territory, and with John Dutton III’s long reign at an end, his daughter will scoop up the reins in a new spin-off.
Per Deadline, the as-yet-unannounced project will continue the story of the modern Dutton family, and thus will be the first Sheridan spin-off to feature “Yellowstone” in its title—though the full title has yet to be disclosed. Actress Kelly Reilly, who plays Beth Dutton, and Cole Hauser, who plays her husband, Rip Wheeler, are poised to anchor the show, which Deadline adds “will likely feature other cast members from the mothership series.” (Just not Kevin Costner himself.)
As for confirmation, Reilly herself stated that the show was coming in her own Instagram comments. She posted a reel the night of the final, celebrating “whatever the future holds this is the ending of the show we have been making for the past 7 years.”
Finn Little, who plays Carter in Yellowstone, commented, “Thank you Momma. @mzkellyreilly. It was a pleasure. X.”
Reilly then responded, “You and I just beginning xx love you.”
Reilly then replied to a commented made by a fan that read, “So is the rumor in the UK that you and Rip are making a spinoff not true!😭. Whatever happens I’ve loved every second of every episode in every season. You guys are all amazing!!♥️👏👏”
She simply answered, “true 🤍.”
Plot details are scarce at this point, though Deadline reports the show will indeed explore “what happens next for the characters in the hugely popular drama series who are still alive” at the flagship series’ conclusion. Initially, rumors circulated that a Yellowstone season 6 might move forward with Reilly and Hauser at its helm, but it seems that negotiation instead morphed into a spin-off, which will (in theory) then be available to stream on Paramount+ once released. Paramount Network has yet to tease a potential air date for the Beth and Rip saga, though sources recently confirmed to Variety that the series is “nearing production.”
Regardless of its timeline, Reilly and Hauser’s lead vehicle won’t be the only Yellowstone story moving forward. Prequel 1923 will return for a second season in February 2025, and another modern spin-off, The Madison—previously titled 2024—is in the works, starring Michelle Pfeiffer. Suffice to say: The Duttons will continue to leave their mark on Montana.
This story will be updated.
