Taylor Sheridan’s upcoming Beth & Rip spinoff (tentatively titled Dutton Ranch) is gathering steam—and it now features a villain comeback that could rock fans to their core.

Kelly Reilly and Cole Hauser will lead the cast, reprising their iconic roles as Beth Dutton and Rip Wheeler. The series picks up after Yellowstone Season 5’s explosive finale: Beth kills her brother Jamie, Kayce sells the Dutton Ranch to the Broken Rock tribe, and Beth and Rip begin anew. Their new chapter will prominently feature Carter, played by Finn Little, who transitions from ranch hand to series regular in this sequel.People.com+15Vanity Fair+15Cinemablend+15

💀 Malcolm Beck Might Be Back?

Here’s the bombshell: actor Neal McDonough, who portrayed the ruthless Malcolm Beck in Yellowstone Season 2, is publicly campaigning for a return in this spinoff. Although Malcolm seemed headed for death after being shot by John Dutton, his fate was never conclusively shown. McDonough insists the character survived and is eager to clash with Rip once again—leaning into a long-standing off‑screen camaraderie with Cole Hauser for maximum on-screen tension.Cinemablend

🧭 Why It Matters

• A Familiar Threat Across Generations: Bringing back Beck would link Beth & Rip directly to Yellowstone’s past conflict, acting as a bridge between the original saga and the new series.

• High Stakes Revenge Arc: With Beth’s brutal act of killing Jamie and the sale of the family ranch, introducing a familiar enemy could ratchet emotional drama and personal stakes to new heights.

• Roaring Rivalry on Tap: Beck’s return would reignite Rip’s simmering tensions from Season 2, while pitting Beth’s resourceful ferocity against a classic Yellowstone adversary. The interpersonal chemistry—and grudges—would fuel compelling storytelling.Cinemablend

🔍 What the Spinoff Looks Like

• The series is set to begin filming summer 2025 and likely premiering in late 2025 on Paramount Network, with Paramount+ streaming option.Southern Living+11Screen Rant+11Cinemablend+11

• Its tone promises to be darker and grittier than the CBS-bound Kayce spinoff, fitting the more unfiltered conflicts that Malcolm Beck represents.

✅ Final Take

Beth and Rip’s return to the Yellowstone universe is shaping up to be more than just a new chapter—it could be a full-blown reckoning. With Finn Little back as Carter and Malcolm Beck’s potential resurrection ready to shake their world, fans should brace for vengeance, old wounds, and confrontations that promise to redefine the Dutton legacy.

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