As followers await the subsequent chapter of Taylor Sheridan’s multi-era western franchise, probably the most promising upcoming Yellowstone present has seemingly been Kelly Reilly and Cole Hauser’s long-in-development Beth and Rip-centered spinoff, which is able to function a direct follow-up to the mothership collection. However as any presumed manufacturing begins get ever nearer, rumors have began swirling across the undertaking that alleges the 2 co-stars try to take management and make the brand new present all about their characters.
Now, which may not sound very a lot dwell diva conduct to anybody who’s already of the assumption that the modern-day offshoot was meant to focus solely on the fan-favorite couple. However let’s not neglect that when that undertaking’s existence was first reported on again in February 2023, as Sheridan and Kevin Costner’s points have been inflicting chaos, the thought was for Matthew McConaughey to hitch up in a starring position. That deal reportedly fell by, and it’s been some time since another A-listers handed by the rumor mill.
In accordance with RadarOnline, that might stay the case, with an insider supply claiming that Reilly and Hauser are pushing Taylor Sheridan away from the thought of casting anybody else who would have each a better paygrade and spot on the decision sheet. Per the insider, the duo’s alleged calls for are kicking up mud.
It is inflicting a ruckus among the many different solid and crew, who suppose Kelly and Cole are getting grasping and big-headed. They’re making an attempt to name the photographs earlier than the collection has even began capturing, and folks suppose it stinks.
The outlet additionally says Keilly Reilly and Cole Hauser are nicknamed the “ugly twosome” behind the scenes, which is as large a reminder as any that every one of those claims must be taken with heaping grains of salt.
Regardless of claims that sure solid and crew members have taken offense, it appears as if it is typically understood why Reilly and Hauser would need to battle for his or her characters to be the center and soul of the present versus a brand new character whose roots cannot be seen throughout 5 seasons of Yellowstone. The insider additionally stated:
Their opinions matter, and they’re robust advocates that they need to be the principle stars. The plan is to begin capturing earlier than the top of July and to proceed the story of the Dutton household that the unique collection has informed for 5 seasons. However till Sheridan has accomplished the scripts, every little thing may very well be in limbo, together with the title.
Beth and Rip’s new spinoff is ready to be the primary modern-day Yellowstone collection accessible to stream with a Paramount+ subscription, however now that CBS’ Fall TV schedule has been revealed, we all know it will not really be the subsequent follow-up collection to debut, because the Kayce Dutton-led spinoff was confirmed for a collection order, which might historically imply a Winter 2026 midseason premiere, although that may all stem from how rapidly the scripts come collectively.
If Taylor Sheridan actually nonetheless is not off and working by the use of crafting Beth and Rip’s new present, although, then that might throw a wrench into the event pipeline for Luke Grimes’ tentatively titled Y: Marshals. However seeing as how the latter is the one undertaking that formally has a future, possibly it will take high precedence for the prolific creator.