Dutton Ranch appoints new showrunner amid cast tensions

Paramount+ announced that Benjamin Cavell will take over as showrunner of the Yellowstone spinoff Dutton Ranch, replacing Chad Feehan. The change follows reported clashes between Feehan and the series' stars, including Cole Hauser and Kelly Reilly, as well as complaints from co‑star Ed Harris about character handling. Hauser told Film Inside NYC that the first season faced “challenges… not having Taylor [Sheridan] there,” and that the new leadership was needed to steady the production. Cavell, known for his work on Justified, Homeland, SEAL Team and The Stand, has been praised by Hauser as “the perfect choice” to guide the show forward. Season 1 of Dutton Ranch, which aired in its entirety, is viewed as a direct continuation of Yellowstone.