Kelly Reilly says Dutton Ranch season 2 is not the Beth and Rip show
Kelly Reilly told TV Insider that Dutton Ranch Season 2 will not be the Beth and Rip show. The Yellowstone spinoff will instead shift toward Ed Harris's Everett and Annette Bening as four lead characters share the story, while Paramount+ has not yet set a premiere date. Reilly's remarks land as fans absorb the July 3 Season 1 finale cliffhanger.
Speaking with TV Insider, Reilly, 48, said she expects the next chapter to feel "very much more Ed's show." She added: "This is not the Beth and Rip show. This is Dutton Ranch, and there's four lead characters."
Key Takeaways
- Kelly Reilly says Season 2 will spotlight Ed Harris's Everett, not just Beth and Rip.
- Reilly names four leads: herself, Cole Hauser, Annette Bening, and Harris.
- Season 1 ended July 3 with nine episodes; Decider reports no new episode on July 12.
- Paramount+ renewed the series June 24; Benjamin Cavell is the new showrunner.
- Filming is expected to begin in early 2027, with no official premiere date yet.
Who will be the focus of Dutton Ranch Season 2?
Reilly highlighted Bening and Harris as key additions. "It's such a privilege to have them come join our show," she said. "I feel like they made us legit."
Cole Hauser echoed that praise, telling TV Insider that Harris was "used very sparingly" in Season 1 and that Everett will "become a very important, integral part of season 2."
Reilly said the cast avoided becoming "a little soapy spinoff" and instead built "a drama" with "heavyweights" on board. "We're very proud to be working with them," she added.
Is there a new episode of Dutton Ranch tonight?
Fans searching for the next installment on Sunday, July 12, will not find one. According to Decider, Dutton Ranch Season 1 consists of nine episodes, and Episode 9, "El Padrino," aired Friday, July 3, serving as the season finale.
There is no Episode 10 this week. Decider notes that the finale delivered a shocking main character death and a cliffhanger that left a beloved character in danger. All nine Season 1 episodes remain available to stream on Paramount+.
When will Dutton Ranch Season 2 premiere?
Paramount+ renewed Dutton Ranch on Wednesday, June 24, ahead of Episode 8. Decider reports there is no official Season 2 premiere date yet, though filming is expected to begin in early 2027 per The Hollywood Reporter.
Reilly told the outlet that she and Taylor Sheridan talk about what the next season could be and that he "wants to be involved." Benjamin Cavell will serve as showrunner after Chad Feehan departed three weeks before the premiere.
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