Taylor Sheridan’s extremely successful Yellowstone franchise continues to grow, and a Yellowstone sequel series has already been announced that will follow the original as it goes off the air. Debuting in 2018, Yellowstone chronicles the lives of the powerful Dutton family, a wealthy ranching clan who own the largest ranch in the United States. The family is headed by patriarch John Dutton (Kevin Costner) who fights to protect his family’s homestead against corrupt politicians, strict government regulations, and an encroaching modern world.

Mixing the elements of crime dramas with the rich opulence of classic Western adventures, Yellowstone became a TV institution practically overnight. It didn’t take long for Yellowstone to spawn several spinoffs, and Taylor Sheridan’s TV universe has rapidly expanded across the 5-season run of the original series. The behind-the-scenes drama involving series star Kevin Costner has overshadowed the final season of the landmark series, but all eyes are looking to the future as Yellowstone concludes with season 5 part 2. While other shows have explored the past, the upcoming Yellowstone sequel will continue the story in the present day.

The Yellowstone Sequel Series Latest News

New Details Clarify The Future Of The Yellowstone Franchise

Confusion has surrounded the upcoming shows in the franchise, but the latest news clarifies the upcoming Yellowstone spinoffs and sequels with new details. When it was originally announced, it was assumed that the Yellowstone sequel was courting stars like Matthew McConaughey and Michelle Pfeiffer. However, it has now been confirmed that there are two new shows coming to the franchise, the Yellowstone sequel, and the newly-announced series The Madison.

The Madison is still a work-in-progress, but it is not the same show as the planned continuation that will involve the children of Kevin Costner’s John Dutton. In fact, The Madison is currently only rumored to be part of the Yellowstone universe, though it is being crafted by Taylor Sheridan.

The Yellowstone Sequel Series Is Confirmed

A Sequel Series Was Announced In 2023

Amid the shuffle of the Yellowstone season 5 drama involving Kevin Costner’s exit, a sequel series was announced that would pick up after the events of the original series. That report came in May 2023, but little has surfaced about the project since. With Yellowstone season 5 being split into two parts and delayed, it’s unclear if plans have changed for the sequel. However, recent updates regarding the original cast members returning suggest that work is still being done behind the scenes.

The Yellowstone Sequel Series Cast

The Dutton Siblings Could Return

While the Yellowstone sequel is in the works, almost nothing is confirmed about the project, including its cast. Speculation and rumors have abounded about major stars joining, but no definitive cast list has been revealed yet. Across 2023 and 2024, it was rumored that stars like Michelle Pfeiffer and Matthew McConaughey would be joining the sequel, but those rumors were debunked. In fact, Pfeiffer is one of the stars in the hunt for the lead role in another spinoff, The Madison, which might be part of the Yellowstone universe.

In May 2024, an exciting behind-the-scenes report announced that original Yellowstone cast members Cole Hauser, Kelly Reilly, and Luke Grimes would reprise their roles in the sequel series. However, Hauser, Reilly, and Grimes’ returns are not guaranteed.

The reported cast members include:

Actor	Yellowstone Sequel Role
Cole Hauser	Rip Wheeler
Kelly Reilly	Beth Dutton
Luke Grimes	Kayce Dutton

The Yellowstone Sequel Series Story Details

What Happens After Yellowstone Ends?

With nothing announced about the plot of the Yellowstone sequel series, and the original show still unfinished, it’s difficult to guess what the story could be. On the other hand, the sequel probably won’t involve Costner’s John Dutton, and his storyline will be wrapped up by the conclusion of Yellowstone. If the news of returning original cast members is true, the sequel series could continue a few unresolved plot threads as the rest of the Dutton clan try to move on without John.

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