Spill the Tea! 🍵 With Kevin Costner officially out of the Yellowstone universe, fans are buzzing about who could fill the Dutton-sized void in the rumored Beth & Rip spinoff — and keep the energy just as fierce and unfiltered. Here’s a top 10 list of actors who could perfectly replace Costner and bring the grit, wisdom, and gravitas needed to stand opposite Kelly Reilly’s Beth and Cole Hauser’s Rip 😱😱🔥
🎬 Top 10 Actors Who Could Replace Kevin Costner in Beth & Rip’s Spinoff
- Josh Brolin
- Vibe: Gritty, cowboy energy with serious edge (Outer Range fans know).
- Why: Has the stoicism and danger you’d want around Rip & Beth.
- Sam Elliott
- Vibe: Old-school Western gravitas.
- Why: He is Western TV. His voice alone could anchor a whole ranch.
- Jeffrey Dean Morgan
- Vibe: Rough around the edges with a magnetic smirk.
- Why: He can go toe-to-toe with Beth’s sarcasm and Rip’s fists.
- Liev Schreiber
- Vibe: Brooding and dangerous with unexpected depth.
- Why: Think Ray Donovan with a cowboy hat.
- Kevin Durand
- Vibe: Intimidating yet soulful.
- Why: Could bring a fresh, slightly darker energy to the ranch world.
- Walton Goggins
- Vibe: Unpredictable and wild.
- Why: Adds an offbeat charm that could shake up Rip and Beth’s dynamic.
- Nikolaj Coster-Waldau
- Vibe: Stoic, cool, and complex.
- Why: Has the emotional range and physical presence to command a frontier.
- David Harbour
- Vibe: Big guy energy, a little scruffy, a lot protective.
- Why: Would thrive as a father-figure or ranch boss with a past.
- Boyd Holbrook
- Vibe: Loner with secrets.
- Why: Western-ready and already worked with Sheridan in Justified: City Primeval.
- Taylor Sheridan (himself!)
- Vibe: Authentic cowboy.
- Why: He’s acted in Yellowstone, and who better to carry the torch than the creator himself?
💭 Fan Fantasy
Picture this: Beth snarling at a newcomer trying to take the ranch reins, Rip testing his loyalty, and the Montana horizon burning in the background. Whoever steps in has huge boots to fill — but with this cast list, we’re not worried.
Want a mock casting call poster or a dramatic intro scene written for one of these picks?
