What’s next after ‘Yellowstone’? Inside Taylor Sheridan’s spinoffs ‘1923,’ ‘The Madison’ and more

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The hit cowboy drama “Yellowstone” is ending after five seasons, but it’s not the end of the road.

There are several spinoffs in the works, and even a Beth and Rip continuation show. The Paramount Network drama was created by Taylor Sheridan and first premiered in 2018.

The premiere of the second part of season 5 on November 10 was watched by approximately 17 million viewers. “Yellowstone” is about the Dutton family, who own the largest ranch in Montana. It centers on patriarch John (Kevin Costner), who was also the Governor before his deathand their adult children Kayce (Luke Grimes), Jamie (Wes Bentley), Beth (Kelly Reilly) and Beth’s husband, Rip (Cole Hauser).

Here’s everything you need to know about what’s next in the “Yellowstone” expanded universe, helmed by Sheridan.

“1883”

The first “Yellowstone” spinoff followed the previous generation of the Dutton family, living after the Civil War. It starred Tim McGraw, Faith Hill and Sam Elliott. The story explored how the Dutts came into possession of the land that became their famous farm. The Emmy-nominated show premiered in 2021 and was initially renewed for a season 2, but it killed off several characters, and creator Taylor Sheridan said he didn’t plan for it to last that many seasons.

“When [Paramount execs] Read the last episode of 1883 I don’t think they could digest what happened, even though I made it clear from the beginning,” Sheridan said. deadline In 2022.

according to dallas morning news, Studio executives met with Sheridan and asked him to make Season 2 as if the lead character had not died. Instead, Sheridan came up with an idea that became the show “1923”, following the family four decades later.

“The story I heard is [Paramount Global CEO] Bob Bakish looked at it and said, ‘Wait a minute, she’s going to die!’ They all die? What will we do in season two?’ I said, ‘There’s no season two,'” Sheridan told Deadline.

The producer added, “It’s a big thing about the Dutton family; You can skip generations and put them in all these unique situations, and it has nothing to do with ‘Yellowstone,’ nothing to do with 1883 and yet it’s completely connected to them, But they are all standalone.

“1923”

The first season of this spinoff prequel series aired in 2022. The second and final season is arriving in February 2025. Starring Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren as Jacob and Kara Dutton, the show focuses on the ancestors of the Dutton family living in the title era, going on to lead life. During Prohibition and the Great Depression. Brendan Sklenar co-stars as his nephew Spencer Dutton, who is like a son to him.

“1944”

The series was announced for 2023. It hasn’t been revealed yet, but it will follow an incarnation of the Dutton family living at the end of World War II. Casting has not been announced yet, nor is there a premiere date.

Since this story takes place exactly two decades after “1923”, it is possible that older versions of “1923” such as Spencer Dutton will be in it, but this has not been confirmed.

“The Madison”

This spinoff was originally called “2024” but its title was later changed.

it It will star Michelle Pfeiffer As a woman who moves from New York to Montana after her husband and brother-in-law die in a plane crash. This is the show that was originally rumored to star Matthew McConaughey, but that’s no longer the case. Pfeiffer with ‘Suits’ star Patrick J. Adams and ‘Lost’ alum Matthew Fox will also be involved. Kurt Russell is also rumored to have a role, but has not been officially confirmed.

According to Paramount’s official description, the show is “a heartfelt study of the grief and human connection of a New York City family in the Madison River Valley of central Montana.”

There were rumors that “Yellowstone” characters such as Beth and Rip might appear in the show, but this has not been confirmed.

“The Madison” has no announced premiere date yet.

A spinoff focusing on Beth and Rip

“Yellowstone” is believed to be ending with season 5. However, in August, Multiple outlets report that “Yellowstone” may return for season 6 With a story that will reportedly focus on Beth Dutton (Kelly Reilly) and Rip Wheeler (Cole Hauser).

On December 11, deadline Reilly and Hauser were reported to have closed deals to lead a spinoff series.

sources say told the outlet that “Doing another season is not out of the question,” but the focus on continuing the story of “Yellowstone” is now on the new show about Beth and Rip.

So, according to the latest news, the Beth and Rip series “Yellowstone” will not be season 6, but a new show.

Hauser, 49, told The Post in September that he would Reprise his role as Rip Beyond Season 5.

“If Taylor writes it, I’d definitely love to do it,” he said. “Artists, you know, I consider them all family. So if Taylor had to do something and bring it over and put it on my desk, I’m sure I would do that.”

Ian Bohn, who plays ranch hand Ryan on “Yellowstone,” also left cryptic comments to The Post.

He said that season 5 “is not necessarily” the end.

“Maybe there’s a future you want to continue,” Bohen said.

Ryan works closely with Rip, so Bohan could potentially be featured prominently in a Beth and Rip spinoff show.

“We’ll have to see what happens,” he teased.

“6666”

This spinoff show was first announced in February 2021. It will be set on the modern 6666 Ranch, also known as the “Four Sixes” Ranch, a historic Texas ranch famous for among real cowboys“Yellowstone” creator Taylor Sheridan used it as inspiration for the show.

“I grew up in the shadow of the Four Sixes,” he said told the hollywood reporter In 2023.

“Getting one of their horses was a status symbol, because they are very well trained,” he explained. “This was the farm I was based on [‘Yellowstone’s’] Scope and operations ongoing, as it did not exist in Montana. Most of the fields there had already been cut down. They had already lost it.”

Sheridan self from 2022 He owns that prestigious farmPer Austin American StatesmanSheridan purchased 266,000 acres of the property, the first since its founding in 1870.

The ranch has appeared on “Yellowstone”, specifically in Jimmy’s (Jefferson White) storyline. But, since 2021, there has not been much news on the status of this show.

In Paramount’s initial 2021 announcement about the show, the description read, “Set at a time when the Comanche still ruled West Texas, no ranch in America is more steeped in the history of the West than 6666 It still works the same way it did two centuries ago, and it encompasses an entire county, 6666 a place where the rule of law and the laws of nature merge. “Where the most dangerous thing a person does is the next thing.”

“6666 is synonymous with the ruthless effort to breed the finest horses and cattle in the world, and ultimately where world-class cowboys are born and bred.”

The last update was in 2022, when Paramount announced that the show would air on Paramount Network (instead of streaming exclusively on Paramount+).

No casting details have been announced, but it’s likely Jimmy will be a main character, so perhaps other “Yellowstone” farm hands like Ryan (Ian Bohen) and Walker (Ryan Bingham) will star.

The “Yellowstone” series finale will air Sunday, Dec. 15 (8 p.m.) on Paramount Network.