Cole Hauser and Kelly Reilly comment on showrunner's departure from Dutton Ranch

Cole Hauser and Kelly Reilly, who lead the Yellowstone spinoff Dutton Ranch, said the departure of season-one showrunner Chad Feehan was unsurprising. Hauser told The Hollywood Reporter that changes in showrunners are common in the industry and emphasized the need to adapt. He added that people move on and the production continued smoothly.

Reilly also told the outlet that the cast and crew completed season one "beautifully" with Feehan involved, describing the series as a difficult but satisfying project. She expressed pride in the collaborative effort of the creative team.

Dutton Ranch, produced by Taylor Sheridan, follows Hauser’s character Rip and Reilly’s Beth after the events of Yellowstone. Although Feehan was slated to return, a source indicated in April that he would not continue if the series was picked up for a second season. Paramount announced the renewal, noting that nearly 13 million viewers streamed the show in its first week, making it the most-watched cable series since 2023. A new showrunner has not yet been named.

Executive producer and director Christina Alexandra Voros, who has worked on several Sheridan projects, said Sheridan excels at assembling a trusted team. Dutton Ranch airs on Paramount Network and streams on Paramount+ on Fridays.