Summary

• Beth, Rip, and Kayce are rumored to return in a Yellowstone sequel, but nothing has been confirmed.
• Kelly Reilly's new project raises concerns about her return to the Yellowstone sequel series.
• Reilly's filming schedule for her new show could still allow her to reprise her role as Beth in the Yellowstone sequel.

In the months before the Sheridan to expand the Yellowstone universe. As of the writing of this article, two spinoffs have aired (1883 and 1923) and more are on their way.

Outside the Yellowstone franchise, Taylor Sheridan is working on various other Paramount shows, including Mayor of Kingstown season 3, Tulsa King season 2, Landman, and Special Ops: Lioness season 2.

Although Yellowstone is coming to an end after season 5, the franchise lives on with its various spinoffs. 1923 season 2 is in the midst of filming, while the Dutton family who was previously rumored to return in the sequel series.

Beth Is Supposed To Return In Taylor Sheridan's Yellowstone Sequel Series

Rip & Kayce Will Also Reportedly Return

It was reported back in early 2024 that Kelly Reilly, Cole Ha, and Luke Grimes were in negotiations with Paramount to reprise their Yellowstone roles (Beth Dutton, Rip Wheeler, and Kayce Dutton, respectively) in the previously established sequel series. Paramount never confirmed this report, but many believed it to be true as the rumors claimed that the two parties were in a pay dispute, which has allegedly ended. However, there has been no news regarding the Yellowstone sequel series or its cast since. Unfortunately, a separate casting report indicates that one actor has stepped back from the TV show.

Kelly Reilly Books Post-Yellowstone Project Raises Questions About Beth's Sequel Fate

Reilly Is Starring In Under Salt Marsh

According to Variety, Kelly Reilly has booked his first confirmed gig after Yellowstone. The English actress is set to lead the cast of a new Sky Original show called Under Salt Marsh, created by Claire Oakley and produced by Oakley, Elwen Rowlands, and Megan Spanjias. It is described as a "gripping crime thriller" and a six-part limited series. Reilly is playing Jackie Ellis, a former detective and current teacher who lives in Morfa Halen (a fictional town in Wales). Under Salt Marsh's logline reads:

"As a once-in-a-generation storm begins to gather far out at sea, former detective turned teacher Jackie Ellis discovers the body of her 8-year-old pupil, Cefin, seemingly drowned. The discovery sends shockwaves through the community, reviving the ghost of an unsolved cold case that rocked the town three years prior – the disappearance of Jackie's niece, Nessa, which cost her career. Cefin's death summons Jackie's former partner, Detective Eric Bull, back to Morfa Halen to lead the investigation into a community he failed once before. Convinced the cases are linked, Jackie and Bull must reconcile and race to uncover long-buried secrets inside Morfa, before the storm breaks and all the evidence is gone for good."

While Reilly's next TV show sounds intriguing and exciting, her casting raises concerns about her involvement with the Yellowstone sequel series. Obviously, if the actress is working overseas on one project, she will not be able to film the other one in the United States at the same time. Plus, Reilly is confirmed to appear in Under Salt Marsh while her association with the Yellowstone series finale, after all. However, there is still a chance that Reilly can do both shows.

Can Reilly Still Return To Sheridan's Yellowstone Universe Despite Her New Project?

Reilly's Return Depends On Her Schedule

Variety's report regarding Kelly Reilly's casting in Under Salt Marsh states that filming on the limited series is scheduled to start in late 2024. The show's production schedule increases the odds that Reilly will be able to reprise her role as Beth Dutton in the Yellowstone sequel series, even though nothing has been confirmed on that front. It seems as though the sequel is still in the pre-production process as news about filming is nowhere to be found. So, the Yellowstone show might not even start filming until 2025.

Ultimately, it all depends on the Yellowstone sequel series' filming timeline (and if [Kelly] Reilly has even signed a contract confirming her return to the franchise after the finale).

It also helps that Under Salt Marsh is a limited series with only six parts. Once Reilly is done shooting the Sky crime thriller (which shouldn't take too long), her schedule should theoretically be open. Beth may live to see another day following the season 5, part 2 finale. Ultimately, it all depends on the Yellowstone sequel series' filming timeline (and if Reilly has even signed a contract confirming her return to the franchise after the finale).

Source: Variety