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Yellowstone Sequel Casts Lost Actor Alongside Patrick J. Adams, Michelle Pfeiffer & More
Yellowstonestar Cole Hauler comments on Rip Wheeler’s future after the show ends and whether he could appear inThe Madisonspinoff. Created by Taylor Sheridan,Yellowstonepremiered in 2018, chronicling the lives of members of the Dutton family as they work to protect their ranch, with Rip serving as the family’s reliable fixer. As the mothership show’s future beyond season 5, part 2, remains unclear, Sheridan is bringing aspinoff show calledThe Madisonto life, which will star Michelle Pfeiffer, Patrick J. Adams, and Matthew Fox.
In a recent interview withCountry Living, Hauser is asked about whether audiences can expect Rip to show up inThe Madison. TheYellowstonestar reveals thatthere are currently no firm plans for Rip to appear in the spinoff, with many aspects ofThe Madisonstill being decided. He also seemingly confirms, however, that actor Kurt Russell will be appearing in the spinoff after reports earlier this summer claimed the actor was in talks to star. Check out Hauser’s comment below:
“I finished another season of Yellowstone. Taylor did a great job at accomplishing it. There’s a lot going on and I think the audience will hopefully like that. The Madison is Michelle Pfeiffer and Kurt Russell —that’s totally separate—and there’s really no final, you know, decision from anyone yet, so I don’t really know. We shall see.”
What Hauser’s Comment Means For Yellowstone & The Madison
Will There Be A Yellowstone Season 6?
The Madison’s story is set to follow the Clyburns, a New York City family that moves to rural Montana following a devastating death, with Pfeiffer confirmed to play matriarch Stacy Clyburn. Stacy’s two daughters, Paige and Abigail, are set to be played by Elle Chapman and Beau Garrett, respectively, with Adams set to play Paige’s husband, an investment banker. With Fox playing Paul, a bachelor,it’s not clear who Russell could be playing and whether Hauser’s comment should be taken as confirmation that he is indeed joining the cast.
All 6 Upcoming Yellowstone TV Shows & Spinoffs Explained
Even though Yellowstone is coming to an end soon, creator Taylor Sheridan has many other Yellowstone spinoffs and sequels in the works.
From what’s been revealed thus far, however, it sounds likeYellowstoneandThe Madisonwill be fairly separate entities with separate stories, with the potential for smaller crossovers. This tracks with the currently-unclear future for the mothership show. WhileYellowstoneseason 5, part 2, was originally supposed to bring the series to an end,there have beenreports that a season 6 is now possible, with Hauser and Beth actor Kelly Reilly allegedly in talks to lead. This would obviously affect which characters could cross over intoThe Madison.
Our Take On Rip’s Future In Yellowstone & Beyond
Hauser’s Character Deserves A Larger Role
Rip has emerged as a keyYellowstonecharacterover the past few seasons, and he’s poised to play an even bigger role in season 5, part 2, with John Dutton actor Kevin Costner now confirmed not to appear. IfThe Madisonends up being closely connected to the mothership show, thenRip would be a great character to bring over, but only if season 6 doesn’t end up moving forward. Though many questions remain aboutYellowstone’s future, Rip would arguably be better served by anchoring a season 6 than by a smaller role in a spinoff.
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Yellowstone follows the Dutton family, led by patriarch John Dutton, as they defend their expansive ranch against external threats from land developers, an Indian reservation, and America’s first national park. Released on July 08, 2025, this series examines the complex dynamics and violent conflicts surrounding the largest contiguous ranch in the United States.
