‘Yellowstone’ Boss Gives Update on ‘6666’ & ‘1944’ Spinoffs: Taylor Sheridan ‘Has Left Some Doors Open’
With Yellowstone over and done, the numerous spinoffs are the franchise’s ticket to future stories. Ahead of the two-hour series finale, which aired on Sunday, December 15 on Paramount Network, it was reported that a Beth and Rip spinoff is in the works with Kelly Reilly and Cole Hauser set to reprise their roles. But what about the 6666 and 1944 spinoffs? Each of those shows were announced a long time ago, and there have been little to no updates on their development since. To find out, TV Insider checked in with Yellowstone executive producer and director Christina Voros about the potential futures of these titles.
6666 was first announced in 2022 around the time when Yellowstone Season 4 had Jimmy (Jefferson White) move to Texas to work on the Four Sixes ranch. The real-life ranch, like the land in Montana, became a character in and of itself in a Jimmy-focused episode that season and again in Season 5 Part 2 when Rip and the Yellowstone cowboys set up camp there with their cattle and horses. Beth also visited horse trainer Travis (series creator Taylor Sheridan) in Texas in the series’ penultimate episode. With so much focus on Texas in the final season, you’d think Sheridan was laying the groundwork for the Texas-set 6666 spinoff, assuming it is to be set in the present day (a time period was not confirmed when the series was announced, so it could conceivably be a period origin story like 1883 and 1923). The series finale also saw Teeter (Jen Landon) move to Texas, setting up a potential return for her should 6666 be set in the present day.
1944 was announced in 2023 along with The Madison (which at the time was called 2024 and has since gotten a title change). A series description for 1944 was not provided, but given its numbered title it’s presumed that it will be another Dutton family prequel like 1883 and 1923 and set during World War II. Character and cast information were not provided for 6666 or 1944 upon their respective series announcements. The Madison is set in the present day and will star Michelle Pfeiffer, Patrick. J Adams, and more, and that series is already in production.
In addition to creating every Yellowstone series, Sheridan is the sole writer of every script; he doesn’t work with anyone else on them. Voros tells TV Insider that when it comes to new Yellowstone stories, no one from the crew other than Sheridan knows what shows are in development and when they’re expected to come out, if they are to come out.
Commenting on the reported Beth and Rip spinoff, Voros says, “We don’t know until we get the scripts what the story is. And when the time to tell the story is upon us, there will be a script in my inbox. And I will be really happy to saddle up.”
Voros doesn’t know if 6666 and 1944 are still in development but notes that that doesn’t necessarily mean they aren’t. There are “some doors open,” she shares.
“I honestly don’t know how Taylor chooses to tell which stories he chooses to tell when,” Voros says of 6666 and 1944. “I think he has closed a lot of doors on Yellowstone this season. There are obviously characters that we will not see again because they have been dispatched. But I think he has left some doors open, and there’s some doors that I can’t tell if they’re locked or not yet. But we will know when we cross through them.”
1923 Season 2 is the next release from this TV universe, and it’s expected to be this spinoff’s final season, although that has not been confirmed by Paramount.
1923, Season 2 Premiere, Sunday, February 23, Paramount+
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Articles like this are so annoying. The ‘update’ was the same info we already had. Clickbait bullshit.
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The only thing I heard/read is only Sheridan alone knows. It's understandable that he's a talented writer but at the same time he's beginning to appear like his character (Travis) in Yellowstone. Which makes me wonder what really happened between he and Costner?
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Costner had specific terms that his character was to be killed off in his contract and how it was supposed to happen (nothing dishonorable). All of this drama was just that, noise to make sure the return was a hit. Notice Costner was a producer on all the new episodes after his death. He was always going to be killed off in the show and everyone fell for the hype of this fake drama over it. He was in on all of this from day one.
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Yes, I did notice Costner on the credits. And yes, I am familiar with the back story. It is understandable at times media drama needs to be taken with a grain of salt. Still...I'll leave it at that. Thank you for your perspective.
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What in the world makes you think he is like Travis?
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An arrogant @$$? Id bet money on it... lol
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Costner has stated repeatedly he was done with Yellowstone because he was simply over the character. He, himself, stated he hated John Dutton’s hypocrisy. Costner wasn’t on set and according to Luke Grimes, it was unanimously the easiest season to shoot. That should tell you something.
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I agree with you, he has the same jerk attitude in lioness when he shows up in it.
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Sheridan is sueing Hauser over the coffee...he is so spiteful he will cut off his conceited nose to spite his face..no spinoff...Sheridan doesn't need the money...why else would he bare his chest if not for his ego knowing his audience is patiently waiting??? Done with his nonsense!!
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Live in Montana and was an extra on 1923 seasons 1 and 2. Regularly drive by the 1923 Yellowstone ranch house which is just a few miles off of I15.
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I'm just ready for the 6666 to come home, there's so much history about the ranch to discover, of course there's Jimmy and his relationship with his new wife. I just cannot understand why Taylor cannot release the 6666, he keeps spinning it in front of us and sending out these pieces of information that lead to nothing. I don't want that show to become about him, in fact I want opposite of that. I want the 6666s to be about the history, and of course about the journey of Jimmy and his growth as a cowboy. That's what we were promised, I don't get the drama of why it hasn't been released. We've made it very clear that they have started production, that production actually had finished up. Then all of a sudden Taylor raised his hands and well now it's all in the air once again. He needs to keep his ego in check. The 6666s is going to be as big or bigger than Yellowstone if he lets it. Don't make it about drama, throwing dead people off cliffs, over sexualizing everything. Just keep it clean and simple, the story will tell itself. Let it just happen, keep it simple stupid. Release the series The 6666s, and then sit back and enjoy a really good quality series. Come on Taylor, get your drama out of the way, turn off your brain and keep the promise that you made. Give us the 6666s, a simple Dory about a an amazing historical correct ranch. Don't make it about you, if you try to make it the Taylor show then well you ruin it. There you go, just some plain and simple common sense
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They needed Teetar. And the now that she’s there, you have multiple story lines that can be covered.
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It's the way real.life should be. Values, respect, and consequences for Californian liberal actions.
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A great writer inhabits the mindset of each of his characters. Kevin Costner's John Dutton III character was larger than life. His presence spoke so loudly he didn't have to say much. Dutton's likable energy was so "big" his death left a hole in the show's energy pattern.
Taylor Sheridan's Travis Wheatley manifests an also larger-than-life obnoxious demeanor that filled up that hole.
We (I) found his womanizing ways unlikeable. Never-the-less, Taylor underpinned Travis's turpitude with unexpected acts of loyalty. He showed up for the auction, no commission.
On the other hand, if Taylor can inhabit Travis' mindset sufficiently to write his behavior, he must have lived it in the past. Is Taylor really like that? Find out. Look up his Texas' alma mater's worst fraternity hazing offenses. As for his present day behavior, it's best to ask his wife.
As for me, "I can't write the visuals, unless I can see the visuals." I couldn't write the frat boy hot tube scene, I could write the horsemanship scenes (the ones were a bit is removed from the horse's mouth (Elsa), I could not write reining or cutting .. I think it's mean.
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I’m so sad John Dutton was killed! Kevin we love you!
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Taylor Sheridan keeping “some doors open” is exactly why this universe stays compelling—he closes chapters without shutting down possibility. 6666 already feels earned after Jimmy’s Texas arc, Rip’s crew camping at the Four Sixes, and Teeter heading south; it’s a natural next ride if he wants it. And 1944 could be a powerhouse—Dutton grit against the backdrop of World War II has real thematic weight. The Beth & Rip spinoff sounds like fan fuel, but I love that everyone’s waiting on scripts rather than hype; Sheridan writing solo means the story lands when it’s ready. Until then, saddle up for 1923 Season 2 on February 23—this brand knows how to stick the landing while keeping the trail ahead interesting.
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Im just amazed with sheridan to single handedly create all these shows and wording and characters in such a short time frame where most writers take years on a movie or show..
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If the F bombs were taken out it would be much better. Westerns really didn't have that language.
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I can't stand Beth and, why are we all glorifying a team of murderers? Surely it is only a matter of time before the "train station" is discovered? What about tire tracks leading from the burnt out car? They should all be arrested and jailed.
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You do realize that this is a show, not real life. 🤣🤣🤣
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A real life Beth would probably take you to the train station. The show is full of plot discrepancies. Hopefully you realize it is all fiction.
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Tony your a marshmallow.
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Are you serious? Let's work on Fani Willis first. You need to get reality separated from fiction dude.
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Fani Willis? For prosecution of an obvious effort to overthrow Georgia’s election (“find me 12,000 votes”). Not sure your point. Unless it’s pointing out obvious guilt.
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I love Beth she is just a kick ass woman who is able to adapt and overcome things.
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