Beth And Rip’s Spin-Off Series, The Dutton Ranch, Casts Highly Respected Actor Ed Harris
Ed Harris is galloping into the Yellowstone universe as the latest cast member to join the upcoming spin-off, The Dutton Ranch.
Harris is widely regarded as one of the greatest actors of our time. He’s been nominated for four Oscars, earning nods for his performances in Apollo 13, The Truman Show, Pollock, and The Hours. He’s won two Golden Globe Awards, securing trophies for his roles in The Truman Show and Game Change.
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Additionally, 74-year-old Harris is known for appearing in Westworld, Empire Falls, The Right Stuff, Glengarry Glen Ross, Snowpiercer, and The Abyss. He also played country singer Patsy Cline’s husband, Charlie Dick, in the 1985 biopic Sweet Dreams.
Variety reports that Harris’ character in The Dutton Ranch is named Everett McKinney. The outlet describes him as “a weathered veteran and veterinarian who treats animals with compassion and understanding and has a good sense of humor.”
When Does The Beth And Rip Spin-Off Premiere?
The Dutton Ranch will focus on Beth Dutton and Rip Wheeler’s new life after leaving the Yellowstone ranch. Kelly Reilly (Beth) and Cole Hauser (Rip) will reprise their roles in the new series.
Finn Little, who played the couple’s “adopted son,” Carter, has also attached himself to the project. According to Variety, its official logline reads:
“Beth Dutton (Reilly) and Rip Wheeler (Hauser) are grateful for the peace they sought, fought, and nearly died for with their 7,000-acre Dutton Ranch. 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.“
Previously, it was confirmed that Golden Globe winner Annette Bening signed on to play another new character, Beulah Jackson. Deadline described the character as “the powerful, cunning and charming head of a major ranch in Texas.”
Harris and Bening previously co-starred in the 2013 romantic drama film The Face of Love. The Dutton Ranch will reunite the pair onscreen for the first time in over a decade.
It’s not yet known when The Dutton Ranch will premiere. Paramount initially aimed to have the series ready for a late 2025 release. But those plans fell through, and its release date has been postponed.
Now, Paramount hopes to launch The Dutton Ranch sometime in 2026. Another Yellowstone spin-off, Y: Marshals, is already slated for an early debut that year.
Stay tuned for news about The Dutton Ranch and Ed Harris’ involvement. Until then, check out some of Beth and Rip’s best moments below.
