Yellowstone Spin-Off Splits Rip Wheeler’s Mantle Between Azul and Chet
Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone universe expands with the Dutton Ranch spin-off, which reimagines Rip Wheeler by dividing his former duties between Azul (J.R. Villarreal) and Chet (Hart Denton). Rip remains in the story as head of the 10-Petal ranch, while Azul and Zachariah (Marc Menchaca) run the Dutton Ranch; Beth and Rip relocate to Edwards Ranch in Rio Paloma, Texas, confronting a ruthless rival ranch. The cast includes Kelly Reilly, Cole Hauser, Annette Bening, Jai Courtney, Finn Little and more, with Sheridan serving as executive producer.
