The Taylor Sheridan television empire might grow again, with reports suggesting a new Yellowstone spinoff centered on Luke Grimes’ character, Kayce Dutton, is being developed for CBS. This potential series would adopt a procedural format.
Here’s the Lowdown: Following the conclusion of Yellowstone’s main run in December 2024, focus shifted to a confirmed spinoff featuring Beth (Kelly Reilly) and Rip (Cole Hauser), which is now reportedly in pre-production. News outlet Puck suggests a separate Kayce-focused show is also being explored, specifically for the CBS broadcast network, unlike other Yellowstone universe shows which primarily reside on Paramount Network or Paramount+. SEAL Team showrunner Spencer Hudnut is rumored to be attached.
What This Means Now: If this Kayce spinoff materializes and lands on CBS, it would mark a significant shift. It would likely stream on Paramount+ (unlike the original Yellowstone which goes to Peacock via a licensing deal). Crucially, airing on CBS would necessitate toning down the language and violence typical of the cable-based Yellowstone, a change noted when CBS aired censored reruns during the 2023 strikes. No deals are currently in place.
The Bigger Picture: While 1883 and 1923 explored the Dutton family’s past, this potential Kayce show, along with the Beth/Rip series, would continue stories in the present day but potentially fragment the narrative across different platforms and formats. A CBS procedural could bring the Yellowstone brand to a broader network audience but might alienate existing fans accustomed to the original’s grittier style. The lack of mention of Kayce’s family (Monica and Tate) also raises questions about the potential direction.
