Amid the events ofYellowstoneseason 5, part 2, a casting deal broke the news that Kelly Reilly and Cole Hauser’s Beth and Rip characters would headline their offshoot of Taylor Sheridan’s landmark series. The report came as questions swirled about the neo-Western franchise, with fans wondering if the original show would continue afterYellowstoneseason 5’s finale. Now, as Reilly and Hauser’sYellowstonespinoff takes form, many critics are wondering whether Beth and Rip’s show will be a carbon copy of what would have beenYellowstoneseason 6.
Kevin Costner, who brought notoriety and prestige to the series as John Dutton, revealed he hoped there would be seven seasons forYellowstone.However, Costner’s exit from the modern Western show was the paramount reasonYellowstone’s seven-season plan couldn’t continue as envisioned. Costner’s John Dutton III was the soul of the show. However,Costner didn’t return toYellowstoneseason 5, part 2, due to several disputes that riddled the final chapter. As it advances asYellowstone’s successor, Beth and Rip’s show is reportedly looking for Costner’s replacement (viaPuck). Still, there’s no need. The show can feature John Dutton III.
Josh Lucas Plays A Young John Dutton In Yellowstone’s Flashbacks
Yellowstone Has Two John Duttons
InYellowstoneseasons 1, 2, and 5,Josh Lucas plays a younger version of John Dutton in flashbacks. Lucas’ debut isYellowstoneseason 1, episode 3, “No Good Horses.” The episode flashes back to a traumatic moment for young Beth Dutton (Kylie Rogers), blamed for her mother’s death after a disturbance with the horses causes John’s wife to fall backwards off her horse, fracturing her spine. When Beth makes it back to the ranch, Lucas’ John Dutton frantically asks his daughter what happened, then leads a search party to locate his wife and youngest son, Rhys Alterman’s Kayce.
Beth & Rip’s Spinoff Is The Perfect Place For More Yellowstone Flashbacks
Yellowstone’s Flashbacks Eventually Revolved Around Young Beth And Rip
Silverstein has a similarly robust presence inYellowstoneseason 5 as young Rip, appearing in even more episodes than Lucas. That’s because, as the original series progressed,the flashbacks became as much Beth and Rip’s origin storyas they were an explainer of the family and life on the ranch. InYellowstoneseason 5, episode 1, Rip and Beth go on their first date just before Beth goes off to college to study finance. While the date ends poorly, the flashback leads to a“blanket apology”from Kelly Reilly’s Beth, with the flashback directly informing the couple’s present.
Kevin Costner’s 10 Best Yellowstone Quotes As John Dutton
Kevin Costner will not reappear in Taylor Sheridan’s neo-Western, but at least we have John Dutton’s best quotes from Yellowstone to remember him.
Therefore, the couple’s spinoff is the perfect place for moreYellowstoneflashbacks of Beth and Rip’s younger years. The memories became a vital part of Beth and Rip’s saga, explaining the moments leading up to their becoming the paramountYellowstonepower couple. Still, as Costner was to Reilly and Hauser in the original series, youngJohn Dutton’s role in adolescent Beth and Rip’s flashbacks is essential. While the new offshoot intends to replace Costner, Beth and Rip’s offshoot could instead lean on John Dutton’s past influence and existing characters, with Lucas reprising his role alongside Rogers and Silverstein.
Revisiting Young John Dutton III Is A Better Idea Than Casting A Kevin Costner Replacement
Josh Lucas Is A Tested Yellowstone Actor
SinceCostner’s absence as John Duttonis already a sore subject, Beth and Rip’s spinoff could show more of John Dutton rather than replace him. It would be exciting to see existing actors return for the offshoot. It would also avoid the risk of putting together an ensemble that doesn’t resonate withYellowstone’s fans.Lucas’ pairing with the younger Beth and Rip actors is a tested and proven formula, and learning more about the couple in their younger years would be a fun watch. MoreYellowstoneflashbacks could explain who Beth and Rip were after John’s daughter went to college.
Forget Kevin Costner’s Replacement, Beth & Rip’s Yellowstone Spinoff Already Has John Dutton’s Best Successor
John Dutton III’s best successor exists in Yellowstone, and he’s arguably better than a replacement since it’s impossible to replace Kevin Costner.
The memories could explain how Beth and Rip hit their stride as adults, becoming the people who would eventually find each other. We know that Beth and Rip didn’t properly date after their ill-fated night out, but surely the pair interacted as they grew older, with Beth returning to the ranch to visit John. The flashbacks could focus on the characters as individuals. Still, the show should primarily highlight Reilly and Hauser’s performances. The actors will hold down the series, which is why Beth and Rip’sYellowstonespinoff could just feature John Dutton rather than replace him.
Yellowstone
Yellowstoneis a neo-Western drama series created by Taylor Sheridan and John Linson, centered on the Dutton family and their fight to protect the Yellowstone Dutton Ranch from various adversaries, including land developers and nearby reservations. Premiering in 2018 on Paramount Network, the show has been praised for its depiction of power struggles, family loyalty, and rural conflicts. It has expanded into a franchise with spin-offs such as1883and1923, and an upcoming sequel series is in development.
