'Dutton Ranch' Creator Leaves 'Yellowstone' Spinoff Prior to Premiere
The Paramount+ spinoff lost its showrunner after on-set clashes, and insiders say he is not expected back if the series is renewed.
- Showrunner Chad Feehan has been "quietly let go" ahead of the May 15 premiere of Dutton Ranch, the Yellowstone spinoff starring Kelly Reilly and Cole Hauser.
- Reports indicate Feehan "clashed on set" with stars Reilly and Hauser, while Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan and 101 Studios boss David Glasser were reportedly unhappy with his production management.
- The series follows Beth Dutton and Rip Wheeler as they relocate to Texas, premiering May 15 on Paramount+ and the Paramount Network.
- A source told Page Six that "Chad won't be returning should the show be picked up for a second season," though it remains unclear if he will be officially replaced.
- Production shifts are common across the Taylor-verse, as some series operate without traditional writers, often relying on directors to oversee production day-to-day.
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‘Dutton Ranch’ loses showrunner weeks before premiere
LOS ANGELES, California -- Chad Feehan, creator and showrunner of “Dutton Ranch,” will not return to lead the series if it receives a second season renewal, less than a month before the show’s scheduled debut.
'Yellowstone' Spinoff 'Dutton Ranch' Sees Big Behind-the-Scenes Shakeup
Saddle up for some changes behind the scenes of Dutton Ranch. The upcoming Paramount+ Yellowstone spinoff, set to premiere on May 15, is out a showrunner, as Chad Feehan has been confirmed to be exiting the show following the conclusion of its first season, as per Variety. While Dutton Ranch has yet to be renewed […]
'Dutton Ranch' drama: 'Yellowstone' spinoff showrunner 'quietly let go' 3 weeks before premiere
Taylor Sheridan's "Yellowstone" spinoff "Dutton Ranch," starring Kelly Reilly and Cole Hauser, has reportedly "let go" of showrunner Chad Feehan, following earlier drama with Kevin Costner.
Dutton Ranch showrunner exits Yellowstone spin-off after reported clash with stars
‘Yellowstone’ creator Taylor Sheridan was reportedly unhappy with Chad Feehan’s handling of the new show’s production
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