Executive Summary
- A new Yellowstone spinoff, reportedly titled Y: Marshals, is slated for a 2026 release on CBS.
- Luke Grimes will return as Kayce Dutton, who leaves ranching to become a U.S. Marshal in Montana.
- The law enforcement role aligns the character with iconic TV Western Marshals previously portrayed by actors James Arness and Timothy Olyphant.
A new spinoff in the Yellowstone television franchise, reportedly titled Y: Marshals, is anticipated for a 2026 premiere on CBS. The series will feature actor Luke Grimes reprising his role as Kayce Dutton, who transitions from his previous life on a ranch to a career as a United States Marshal in Montana.
A New Focus on Law Enforcement
The series is expected to shift its narrative focus primarily to law enforcement, distinguishing it from other family-centric spinoffs within the franchise. In his new role, the character of Kayce Dutton follows a storied tradition of U.S. Marshals portrayed in the Western television genre.
This narrative choice aligns the character with iconic figures from classic and contemporary Westerns. Notably, James Arness portrayed U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon for two decades in Gunsmoke. More recently, actor Timothy Olyphant has played U.S. Marshals in two separate, critically acclaimed series: as Seth Bullock in Deadwood and as Raylan Givens in Justified.
Character Arc and Series Details
Reports suggest the series will explore a significant transformation for Kayce Dutton, potentially following personal loss, as he becomes a dedicated law enforcement officer. The character’s son, Tate Dutton, is also expected to be part of the spinoff’s storyline. Co-creator Taylor Sheridan appears to be deliberately positioning the character within this established archetype of Western lawmen.