Cole Hauser and Kelly Reilly discuss new showrunner for Dutton Ranch season two

Paramount+ confirmed that the Yellowstone spinoff Dutton Ranch will return for a second season with Benjamin Cavell appointed as the new showrunner, replacing creator Chad Feehan, who was reportedly let go after creative disagreements with series creator Taylor Sheridan and cast members. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Hauser and Reilly spoke about the transition. Hauser said a close friend who had previously worked with Cavell on the CBS series SEAL Team recommended him, adding that he was impressed by Cavell’s creative approach during their meeting. > "I cannot wait for this new iteration of Ben and his team of guys that he hires, along with David Glasser and the people who are involved, and to really sink our teeth into what this next show is going to be," Hauser said. Reilly noted she looks forward to a brief break after the first-season press tour and is considering the future of her character Beth, while confirming that executive producer and director Cristina Voros will remain part of the creative team. > "Everything we do goes through her brain because she’s so brilliant, and she’s going to be working with Ben. I feel like we’ve got a bit of an A-team," Reilly said. She also mentioned that Sheridan is expected to contribute story ideas for the upcoming season. The production schedule has not been finalized, but the writers’ room is reportedly in early development, suggesting filming could begin in late 2026 with a potential release in 2027. Cavell’s prior credits include work on SEAL Team, Justified, an Emmy-nominated stint on Homeland, and development of the adaptation of Stephen King’s The Institute.