Cole Hauser Officially Trades Dutton Ranch for Crime Thriller, Recasting Taylor Sheridan Star’s Next Move
Hauser’s Yellowstone role
Cole Hauser played Rip Wheeler, a dedicated fixer, throughout Yellowstone. After the series ended in 2024, he returned to the role in Dutton Ranch, appearing alongside Kelly Reilly as Beth Dutton.
Yellowstone ran for five seasons and grew into a larger franchise. Its prequels include 1883 and 1923, while Dutton Ranch and Marshals continue the story through sequels.
A new FBI thriller
Hauser is developing Pale Horse, an FBI action thriller, Deadline reported. The project is based on the memoir of retired agent Scott Payne and is being developed with Constantin Film. The report identifies Hauser as developing the project; it does not describe him as confirmed to star in it.
Sheridan’s television reach
Taylor Sheridan’s television work spans more than 10 shows, according to the article. Yellowstone, starring Kevin Costner, was the Western series that brought him broad recognition. Other projects include Tulsa King, led by Sylvester Stallone; Lioness, headed by Zoë Saldaña; Landman, featuring Billy Bob Thornton; and Mayor of Kingstown, with Jeremy Renner.
Key points
- Cole Hauser is developing the FBI action thriller Pale Horse with Constantin Film.
- The project is based on retired agent Scott Payne’s memoir.
- Hauser returned as Rip Wheeler in Dutton Ranch alongside Kelly Reilly.
- Yellowstone concluded after five seasons, with prequels and sequels expanding its story.