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Paramount+ ‘Dutton Ranch’ Splits Rip Wheeler Role, Texas Ranch Showdown

6/23/2026

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Beth Dutton Ranch Purchase

Dutton Ranch splits former Yellowstone enforcer Rip Wheeler’s duties between two characters.
Cast includes Kelly Reilly as Beth Dutton, Cole Hauser as Rip Wheeler, J.R. Villarreal as Azul and Hart Denton as Chet.
Chad Feehan created the series with Taylor Sheridan executive-producing, which streams on Paramount+.
After losing their Montana ranch, Beth and Rip buy the Edwards Ranch in Rio Paloma, Texas, confront a ruthless rival, and spark mixed fan reaction.

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Paramount Greenlights 1944

Matt Webb Mitovich reported that Paramount confirmed the Yellowstone prequel “1944” remains in development.
The series will open in 1944, linking the 1923 finale to the World War II era.
Creator Taylor Sheridan is returning to period storytelling after recent contemporary sequels such as “Marshals” and “Dutton Ranch.”
Lead actor Brandon Sklenar, now 35, would reprise Spencer Dutton as a man in his 50s, reflecting the character’s post-1923 life.

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ScreenRant Launches Quiz

ScreenRant launched an eight-question “Sheridan-verse” quiz on Yellowstone, 1883, 1923 and related series.
The quiz says the Dutton Ranch is in Montana and its brand is the letter “Y,” a blood-oath brand.
Kevin Costner, Tim McGraw and Harrison Ford portray John Dutton, James Dutton (1883) and Jacob Dutton (1923) respectively, with Ford opposite Helen Mirren as Cara Dutton.
Viewers voted the Dutton Ranch the best Yellowstone spin-off after its May 15 2026 Paramount+ premiere.

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Beth Dutton Ranch Purchase

Dutton Ranch splits former Yellowstone enforcer Rip Wheeler’s duties between two characters.
Cast includes Kelly Reilly as Beth Dutton, Cole Hauser as Rip Wheeler, J.R. Villarreal as Azul and Hart Denton as Chet.
Chad Feehan created the series with Taylor Sheridan executive-producing, which streams on Paramount+.
After losing their Montana ranch, Beth and Rip buy the Edwards Ranch in Rio Paloma, Texas, confront a ruthless rival, and spark mixed fan reaction.

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