Taylor Sheridan’s expanding neo-Western universe has found a clear successor to one of Yellowstone’s most important ranch roles.
Rip Wheeler, played by Cole Hauser, spent much of Yellowstone as John Dutton’s fiercely loyal foreman, enforcer and right-hand man. But Dutton Ranch has changed the equation. Rip is now running his own operation alongside Beth Dutton, played by Kelly Reilly, leaving a vacancy beneath him.
