Oscar-nominated actress Annette Bening has been confirmed as the latest addition to the cast of the upcoming Yellowstone spinoff focused on the characters Beth and Rip. This new series will build on the expanding Taylor Sheridan universe, featuring Bening alongside previously announced stars Cole Hauser and Kelly Reilly, with Finn Little returning as Carter.
Role and Production Details
Bening will portray Beulah Jackson, described as
“the powerful, cunning, and charming head of a major ranch in Texas.”
The spinoff also brings Chad Feehan on board as showrunner and executive producer. Feehan’s previous collaborations with Sheridan include the Paramount+ series Lawmen: Bass Reeves, where he served as showrunner.
Annette Bening’s Career Highlights
Renowned as one of the foremost actresses of her generation, Annette Bening has earned five Academy Award nominations for films including The Grifters, American Beauty, Being Julia, The Kids Are Alright, and Nyad. She has won Golden Globes for Being Julia and The Kids Are Alright, and received additional Golden Globe nominations for Nyad, American Beauty, Bugsy, The American President, Mrs. Harris, Running with Scissors, 20th Century Women, and The Report.
On television, Bening recently joined the Apple TV+ series Lucky, led by Anya Taylor-Joy, and starred in the Peacock limited series Apples Never Fall.
Context of the Beth and Rip Spinoff
The Beth & Rip spinoff has been in development for months, with significant updates arriving around the finale of the original Yellowstone series in December 2024. The series finale showed Beth and Rip leaving the Dutton ranch, which they sold to the Standing Rock Reservation, to move to a smaller ranch in Dillon, Montana. This new show is expected to follow their lives after this transition.
Expansion of the ‘Yellowstone’ Universe
The Yellowstone franchise continues to grow, with Paramount already having aired the prequel series 1883 and 1923, and preparing for the upcoming 1944. Beyond Beth & Rip’s story, Luke Grimes will return as Kayce Dutton in the CBS drama Y: Marshals, and Michelle Pfeiffer will lead another spinoff titled The Madison.
Industry and Audience Expectations
Bening’s addition to the cast raises considerable excitement, given her acclaimed career and ability to bring complexity to roles. The collaboration between Chad Feehan and Taylor Sheridan further suggests a strong creative direction for the series. With the continued expansion of the Yellowstone universe, this spinoff promises to deepen the storylines that fans have followed closely for years.
