Chad Feehan Steps Down, Beth & Rip's Texas Adventure Begins

0:00It's April 24th. This is entertainment and celebrity news today, AI-powered stories from the spotlight. Chad Fihann, the guy who created and exec produced the new Yellowstone spin-off, Dutton Ranch, is stepping down as showrunner after season 1. Even if it gets renewed for a second season, he won't be back at the helm. This drops just three weeks ahead of the season. One premiere on Paramount Plus this Friday, May 15th. Fihann is teamed up with Taylor Sheridan before, on another Western, Lawman, Bass Rees, back in 2023. That one starred David Oelowo, and wrapped after a single season, but has showed their solid collab vibe. The show picks up with Beth Dutton, played by Kelly Riley in Rip Wheeler by Cole Hauser, as they try building a life in Texas away from Yellowstone. Drama. They face off against a cut-throat rival ranch, with Finn little returning as Carter and Annette Benning, joining as a sharp ranch boss. Other big names like Ed Harris, round out the cast. Dutton Ranch slots into the massive Yellowstone universe, alongside hits like 1883, 1923,

1:06and the new Marshalls on. CBS. The franchise has exploded from 5 million viewers to over 100 million fans worldwide. Catch the first two episodes dropping May 15th on Paramount Plus, and see if Beth and Rip can dodge the bullets in their fresh start down south.