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As fans of Taylor Sheridan’s sprawling Western empire anticipate the second season of Billy Bob Thornton’s “Landman,” whispers of “Yellowstone’s” next chapter are stirring across North Texas. The latest news isn’t about prequels or long-rumored spinoffs like “6666” or “The Madison.” Instead, it’s about the story fans have been waiting for — the continuation of Rip Wheeler and Beth Dutton’s story. That's right, y’all, we’ve even been distracted by the “Landman” hype, I mean, it was shot in our backyard, which gives us some civic pride. But the nucleus of Sheridan’s fame stems from the mothership, “Yellowstone,” so it feels only fitting that rumors about its continuation would spark newfound interest in its production.
Filming for the new “Yellowstone” spinoff — temporarily dubbed “Rio Palo” — has begun in Ferris, a small town about 20 miles south of Dallas.
“This is a proud and fun moment for Ferris,” Ferris City Manager Brooks Williams said in the news release first reported by the Star-Telegram.
Although initial reports of the Rip and Beth-led spinoff were supposed to air at the end of this year, Screen Rant reports that “Rio Palo” is estimated to air in 2026, with no explanation for the delay.
Kelly Reilly and Cole Hauser will reprise their roles as Beth and Rip, two of the most magnetic characters in “Yellowstone” and one of the most volatile couples in modern TV lore. They’ll be joined by Finn Little, who played their adopted son Carter on the original show, continuing the family story into new territory. While details of the plot remain under wraps, Ferris is confirmed as a central location — the place where the characters will build their new lives.
There is no verification that this production is expected to be a multi-season project, for now. Unlike other spinoffs in the ever-expanding “Yellowstone” universe, “Rio Palo” appears to be a standalone story. Its title may change — Dani Weinstein of 101 Studios confirmed it’s a placeholder — but the focus on Beth and Rip after the events of season five promises fans a familiar yet fresh narrative.
Taylor Sheridan has a long history of highlighting the motif of Americana — ranching in “Yellowstone,” oil in “Landman.” With “Rio Palo,” he may once again explore a facet of American life, this time set against the brick-lined streets of Ferris.
For viewers, the spinoff is an invitation to follow two of “Yellowstone's” most compelling characters into uncharted territory. For Ferris, it’s a front-row seat to a story that, much like the town itself, is built one brick at a time.
