Kelly Reilly and Cole Hauser are reportedly set to lead a new sequel series in the Yellowstone franchise, according to Deadline. The actors will reprise their roles as Beth Dutton and Rip Wheeler in the spin-off, which is being developed by franchise creator Taylor Sheridan and is expected to carry the Yellowstone name.
The new series is seen as a central continuation of the original show's storyline, though a sixth season of Yellowstone has not been ruled out. The focus, however, is currently on the spin-off. This development follows earlier confusion over the show's future, when Paramount had scrapped a sixth season in favour of a sequel series starring Matthew McConaughey, only to later backtrack on that plan.
If the new series goes ahead, it will join a growing list of Yellowstone spin-offs, including the prequels 1883 and 1923, and the upcoming contemporary spin-off The Madison, starring Michelle Pfeiffer. Gil Birmingham, who plays Thomas Rainwater, has also expressed interest in a spin-off focusing on his character and Moses Brings Plenty's Mo, saying discussions have taken place about exploring the native side of the story.
Yellowstone is available to stream on Paramount Plus. The fifth season finale is set to air this week, leaving fans uncertain about the fate of the original series.
