Yellowstone: Cole Hauser’s Honest Thoughts on Dutton Universe’s Future After Kevin Costner is Grand News For Rumored Beth and Rip Spin-off
- The second half of Season 5 of Yellowstone has dropped recently almost two years after the first half.
- Even after Kevin Costner's exit, Cole Hauser has expressed his hopes for the show's continuation.
- Hauser once hinted to an outlet that a Rip and Beth spin-off might happen.
With the second half of the fifth season of Yellowstone dropping recently, fans cannot help but wonder what’s next for the Dutton universe. This is an especially pressing matter because Kevin Costner, who portrays the Dutton family patriarch, John Dutton, exited the show after the release of the first part of Season 5. Costner’s sudden exit from the series certainly led to quite some complications, including major rewrites.
While this seems to be the show’s end, fans are not quite ready to bid farewell to the Dutton family yet. However, it might not be a completely lost cause considering actor Cole Hauser’s recent comments regarding the show’s future. In fact, it might as well be good news for those who wish to see Beth and Rip’s relationship explored further.
Cole Hauser Has Expressed His True Thoughts About Yellowstone‘s Fate
The neo-noir Western drama series, created by Taylor Sheridan and John Linson, has won the hearts of millions of people across the world. The reviews were mixed when it first premiered, but it has only gotten better with each new season that has dropped. Similarly, the viewership has also increased.
The show’s massive success has spawned 5 spin-offs; two of them, 1883 and 1923,have even already premiered in 2021 and 2022, respectively. However, a spin-off that fans are really excited to see is on the members of the Dutton family, Rip Wheeler (Cole Hauser) and Beth Dutton (Kelly Reilly).
Recently, Hauser told PEOPLE that he does not know why the show should come to an end as a whole just because John Dutton’s story has ended. He told the outlet that it “sure would be a shame to stop a great thing,” as far as the show coming to an end is concerned. He further said: “I believe the numbers speak for themselves and America has spoken.”
Although this does not directly hint at a spin-off involving Rip and Beth or even the show’s continuation involving those characters, it does not necessarily kill all hope for it as well. That said, Rip’s role on the ranch has become more prominent than ever in the show as he continues to do his best to protect the Dutton family’s property while also shouldering his responsibilities as a husband to Beth Dutton and a father to Carter.
Cole Hauser Once Hinted That Rip and Beth’s Romance Might Continue Beyond Yellowstone
Rip and Beth’s relationship draws the audience due to its raw nature and authenticity. The fierce loyalty and vulnerability that it exhibits have effectively won everyone’s hearts with ease. They represent a love that endures despite trauma and hardship. No wonder fans wish to see more of it. Luckily, Hauser wants the same.
During an interview with Country Living, the Tears of the Sun actor hinted at a spin-off involving Rip and Beth. He said:
I know that there’s some stuff on the horizon when it comes to Taylor’s ideas for Kelly Reilly and myself and some of the other cast. I’m excited to see where he goes creatively with that.
So far, there have only been hints at such a spin-off so fans will have to hold their breaths until an official announcement is made. In the meantime, they can enjoy the second and final half of Season 5 of Yellowstone.
Yellowstone is available for streaming on Peacock.
