'Dutton Ranch' Showrunner Out Three Weeks Before Premiere
The "Yellowstone" spinoff "Dutton Ranch" is going to have to rustle up a new showrunner just weeks out from the premiere.
au.variety.comChad Feehan appeared at Dutton Ranch ahead of Season 2, with behind-the-scenes friction with key figures but scripts were not blamed. Variety reports that he finished Season 1 and is not returning for Season 2 if renewed, while Taylor Sheridan and producers will elevate a new writer to the lead writer position. IMDb shows Feehan as the executive producer/showrunner for Dutton Ranch (2026) in line with press reports of his work on the series. Other sources note that Paramount+'s Yellowstone spinoff may need a new showrunner if renewed. One star denies clashes Feehan and Sheridan despite chatter, as the project continues into a potential Season 2.