Billy DukesBilly DukesPublished: June 30, 20257-8 minutes
Luke Grimes says a few “familiar faces” will be joining him for Yellowstone spinoff Y: Marshals.

He’ll reprise his role as Kayce Dutton for the new show, set for the upcoming television season.

Y: Marshals (working title) is set to debut midseason on CBS.
The show finds Kayce Dutton joining an elite team of U.S. Marshals. He’ll rely on his training as a cowboy and former Navy SEAL.
It’s one of two spinoffs set for the upcoming television season.
No specific details were shared during People’s recent interview with Grimes, but longtime fans of the franchise — as well as Taste of Country’s Dutton Rules podcast team — have plenty of theories based on how Yellowstone ended.

Here is a list of everyone who could be joining him, ranked from most to least likely.

Yellowstone Season 5B – Unit Photography

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Y: Marshals Potential Cast
You Can Bet on ‘Em

Kayce Dutton’s wife Monica and his son Tate have to be a part of Y: Marshals. In theory, Tate’s absence could be explained away by college if Brecken Merrill isn’t interested, but a suddenly single Kayce Dutton is a non-starter for a lot of fans.

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On IMDB, there’s not much listed for her beyond Yellowstone, which means she’s not tied to another franchise. Perhaps the show won’t zoom in on the youngest Dutton child’s personal life like Yellowstone did, and Monica will only be a reoccurring character. More likely she’s seen in every episode.

Likely to Be Seen

There are three good reasons to justify a Rip and Beth (Cole Hauser and Kelly Reilly) cameo on Y: Marshals: They’re family, they were probably the most popular characters on Yellowstone, and they’ll begin their own show Dutton Ranch in the fall.

That might be a card to hold onto, however. Y: Marshals will need to find its own footing before it starts to look and feel like Yellowstone. Other actors could weave in and out of this new show’s plot line effectively without leaving footprints.

For example, Monica’s grandfather Felix (Rudy Ramos) is basically her only remaining kin on the reservation, and every time he was on screen, it felt important. Chief Thomas Rainwater (Gil Birmingham) is basically a next door neighbor to Kayce and Monica, and he’s still leading the Broken Rock Reservation. Both feel like the kind of older characters a show like this should have.

Remember, this is a network television show with a slightly older demographic.

Cole Hauser Kelley Reilly Rip and Beth Yellowstone

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Don’t Be Surprised

The boys in the bunkhouse all went their separate ways at the end of Yellowstone, but that doesn’t mean one or two won’t come back. Of this group, Lloyd (Forrie J. Smith) seems most likely. He’s a fan favorite who’s been doing dirty work for the Dutton’s for decades. It’d be very easy to imagine him keeping that tradition alive.

Smith is not a trained actor. He’s a stuntman who landed the role of a lifetime, and he’s very loyal to Sheridan and what Yellowstone stood for. The only way he’s not part of Y: Marshals is if he’s not invited.

Logistically, Ryan (Ian Bohen) is the only other cowboy who might return, mostly because …

Seems Unlikely
Jimmy (Jefferson White) and Teeter (Jen Landon) are now in Texas working for Travis (Taylor Sheridan). If the show shoehorns them into an early episode, things are getting desperate.

Lynelle Perry (played by Wendy Moniz) also seems unlikely to join Grimes on Y: Marshals. She’s worked quite a bit since the end of Yellowstone began to draw near, appearing on two popular network procedurals.

The main reason it’s hard to imagine her returning is that Kayce wanted nothing to do with government at the end of the show, and she was literally the head of state government for most of the show’s history.

Wes Bentley and Jamie Dutton

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Not Gonna Happen

Characters who definitely won’t appear on Y: Marshals include John Dutton, Colby Mayfield and Jamie Dutton. If you know, you know.

17 Most Stunning Yellowstone Franchise Deaths
No character is safe in Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone universe. Here are the 17 most stunning deaths from 1883, 1923 and five seasons of Yellowstone.

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17. Jamie Dutton, Yellowstone

17. Jamie Dutton, Yellowstone
16. John Dutton, Yellowstone

16. John Dutton, Yellowstone
15. Elsa Dutton, 1883

15. Elsa Dutton, 1883
14. Shea Brennan, 1883

14. Shea Brennan, 1883
13. James Dutton, 1883 (Death Revealed During 1923)

13. James Dutton, 1883 (Death Revealed During 1923)
12. Margaret Dutton, 1883 (Death Revealed During 1923)

12. Margaret Dutton, 1883 (Death Revealed During 1923)
11. Claire Dutton, 1883

11. Claire Dutton, 1883
10. John Dutton, 1923

10. John Dutton, 1923
9. Ennis, 1883

9. Ennis, 1883
8. Donnie Haskell, Yellowstone

8. Donnie Haskell, Yellowstone
7. Fred Meyers, Yellowstone

7. Fred Meyers, Yellowstone
6. Colby Mayfield, Yellowstone

6. Colby Mayfield, Yellowstone
5. Roarke Moris, Yellowstone

5. Roarke Moris, Yellowstone
4. Alexandra, 1923

4. Alexandra, 1923
3. Sarah Atwood, Yellowstone

3. Sarah Atwood, Yellowstone
2. Jack Dutton, 1923

2. Jack Dutton, 1923
1. Lee Dutton

1. Lee Dutton
34 ‘Yellowstone’ Facts You Probably Didn’t Know
How big of a fan of Yellowstone are you? These 34 facts about the Paramount Network show are sure to stump even the most dedicated viewers. They’re almost all about the cast members and their real-life passions and roles.

The real-life marriage? Who has the most kills? Who told Taylor Sheridan “No”? These have all been added before Season 5 of Yellowstone resumes on Nov. 10.

John’s kids? Beth’s accent? Rainwater’s guitar playing? Tate’s spoilers? They’re also included on this list of 34 Facts You Probably Didn’t Know About Yellowstone.

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Yellowstone Fact No. 34: Who Has the Most Kills?

Yellowstone Fact No. 34: Who Has the Most Kills?
Yellowstone Fact No. 33: These Two Got Married
Yellowstone Fact No. 33: These Two Got Married
Yellowstone Fact No. 32: Why Sam Elliott Said No
Yellowstone Fact No. 32: Why Sam Elliott Said No
Yellowstone Fact No. 31: What Lainey Wilson Stole
Yellowstone Fact No. 31: What Lainey Wilson Stole
Yellowstone Fact No. 30: The Truth About Zach Bryans First Appearance
Yellowstone Fact No. 30: The Truth About Zach Bryans First Appearance
Yellowstone Fact No. 29: John Dutton May Not Be Getting Rich But Kevin Costner Is

Yellowstone Fact No. 29: John Dutton May Not Be Getting Rich But Kevin Costner Is
Yellowstone Fact No. 28: How Much Does Rip Make?

Yellowstone Fact No. 28: How Much Does Rip Make?
Yellowstone Fact No. 27: Speaking of Rip …

Yellowstone Fact No. 27: Speaking of Rip …
Yellowstone Fact No. 26: A Connection With Lost

Yellowstone Fact No. 26: A Connection With Lost
Yellowstone Fact No. 25: Kelly Reillys Audition

Yellowstone Fact No. 25: Kelly Reillys Audition
Yellowstone Fact No. 24: Will All the Real Cowboys Please Stand Up?
Yellowstone Fact No. 24: Will All the Real Cowboys Please Stand Up?
Yellowstone Fact No. 23: Those Aren’t Just Any Horses

Yellowstone Fact No. 23: Those Aren’t Just Any Horses
Yellowstone Fact No. 22: Lloyd’s Bunk

Yellowstone Fact No. 22: Lloyd’s Bunk
Yellowstone Fact No. 21: Does Sarah Atwood Look Familiar?

Yellowstone Fact No. 21: Does Sarah Atwood Look Familiar?
Yellowstone Fact No. 20: The Truth About Branding

Yellowstone Fact No. 20: The Truth About Branding
Yellowstone Fact No. 19: Yellowstone Is Montana Proud

Yellowstone Fact No. 19: Yellowstone Is Montana Proud
Yellowstone Fact No. 18: Is the Train Station Real?
Yellowstone Fact No. 18: Is the Train Station Real?
Yellowstone Fact No. 17: The Truth About Livestock Agent Steve Hendon

Yellowstone Fact No. 17: The Truth About Livestock Agent Steve Hendon
Yellowstone Fact No. 16: What’s Gator Cooking?

Yellowstone Fact No. 16: What’s Gator Cooking?
Yellowstone Fact No. 15: A Young Kevin Costner

Yellowstone Fact No. 15: A Young Kevin Costner
Yellowstone Fact No. 14: Kevin Costers Kids

Yellowstone Fact No. 14: Kevin Costers Kids
Yellowstone Fact No. 13: Malcolm Beck Returns! (Kinda)

Yellowstone Fact No. 13: Malcolm Beck Returns! (Kinda)
Yellowstone Fact No. 12: Gil Birmingham Plays Guitar

Yellowstone Fact No. 12: Gil Birmingham Plays Guitar
Yellowstone Fact No. 11: Meet Summer Higgins Real-Life Husband

Yellowstone Fact No. 11: Meet Summer Higgins Real-Life Husband
Yellowstone Fact No. 10: Rips Boston Accent?

Yellowstone Fact No. 10: Rips Boston Accent?
Yellowstone Fact No. 9: Teeters Old Man

Yellowstone Fact No. 9: Teeters Old Man
Yellowstone Fact No. 8: Why Jamie Looks Familiar

Yellowstone Fact No. 8: Why Jamie Looks Familiar
Yellowstone Fact No. 7: The Most Watched TV Show of 2021-22
Yellowstone Fact No. 7: The Most Watched TV Show of 2021-22
Yellowstone Fact No. 6: The Real Yellowstone Ranch?

Yellowstone Fact No. 6: The Real Yellowstone Ranch?
Yellowstone Fact No. 5: Why Cody Johnson Said No
Yellowstone Fact No. 5: Why Cody Johnson Said No
Yellowstone Fact No. 4: 50 Shades of Kayce

Yellowstone Fact No. 4: 50 Shades of Kayce
Yellowstone Fact No. 3: Tates Kidnapping

Yellowstone Fact No. 3: Tates Kidnapping
Yellowstone Fact No. 2: Beths British Accent

Yellowstone Fact No. 2: Beths British Accent
Yellowstone Fact No. 1: The Jeff Bridges Connection

Yellowstone Fact No. 1: The Jeff Bridges Connection