Taylor Sheridan’s hit western series,Yellowstone, has not only enthralled audiences with its gripping tales of the Dutton family but has also paved the way for an expanding universe of spinoffs. Among these, the potential for a series centered on a young John Dutton, portrayed byJosh Lucas, has sparked interest among fans.
Lucas, known for his role as the younger version of the formidable John Dutton (played by Kevin Costner in the present timeline), has brought depth and complexity to the character through various flashbacks. His portrayal has added nuance to the story, giving viewers a glimpse into the origins of the Dutton family patriarch.
In a recent conversation withScreen Rant, Lucas expressed his enthusiasm for the idea of a prequel series dedicated to his character. The actor, while filming the miniseries “Palm Royale,” shared his unique experience of juggling two contrasting roles. Lucas shared:
“It was a crazy almost duality or bipolar reality because obviously John Dutton is a dark, powerful mysterious figure, and I’m basing it all on what Kevin has done, butI also think it’s a world that I would absolutely love to explore further.”
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His dedication to the role and theYellowstoneuniverse is evident, as he navigated between playing Douglas inPalm Royaleduring the weekdays and transforming into young John Dutton on weekends. Lucas added:
“I can’t tell you how incredible being with those horses in that place with the history of where Taylor [Sheridan] goes with that show and those characters [was]. It’s one of my favorite jobs in my life.”
Diving into the Yellowstone Past: The Promise of a Young John Dutton Spinoff
The prospect of a young John Dutton series holds promise for further expanding theYellowstonetimeline. With spinoffs like the Matthew McConaughey-led sequel,6666,1923season 2, and1944already in various stages of production, the Dutton family’s history continues to unfold. These prequels demonstrate Sheridan’s interest in delving into the lineage of the Duttons and thelegacy of the Yellowstone Ranch.
While Lucas' portrayal of John Dutton’s younger years has been pivotal to the main storyline, there remains ample opportunity to explore his character’s formative experiences in greater detail. Whether through a miniseries or a full-fledged season, the narrative potential is vast. However, with four spinoffs currently in the pipeline, the development of a new prequel focused on young John Dutton may not be imminent. It is likely that any such project would follow the completion and release of the existing spinoffs.
Yellowstoneis available to stream on Peacock.
Despite the uncertain timeline, the possibility of a spinoff centered on John Dutton’s early life remains an exciting prospect for fans and creators alike. Taylor Sheridan’s track record of successfully expanding theYellowstoneuniverse suggests that the door is very much open for new stories to be told. As the saga of the Dutton family continues to captivate audiences, the potential for exploring uncharted territories in their history is as vast as the Western landscape itself.
Yellowstone
Yellowstone stars Kevin Costner and centers on his character John Dutton. Dutton and his family live on a cattle ranch just a few hours away from Yellowstone National Park. The series chronicles the family’s struggle to defend their home from an Indian reservation and land developers. As if their life wasn’t complicated enough, the Duttons also have medical issues, political aspirations, and family secrets stacked against them.
