AceShowbiz - In an exciting development, Kelly Reilly and Cole Hauser have signed on to star in a new series centered around their beloved characters from the hit show "Yellowstone". The news comes ahead of the highly anticipated season finale of "Yellowstone" season 5B on December 15.

While other main cast members are speculated to join the spinoff, the storyline is expected to follow the narrative of the original show, potentially carrying over the ongoing plotlines. However, a key difference lies in the streaming rights. Currently, "Yellowstone" streams on Peacock, while the spinoff is likely to reside on Paramount+.

This strategic move removes the looming shadow of Kevin Costner's departure and the associated drama surrounding his exit from the series.

The spin-off presents an opportunity to delve deeper into the lives of Beth and Rip, exploring their unwavering bond and the challenges they face. Executive producer Christina Alexandra Voros hinted at a satisfying conclusion for fans in the season finale, saying, "It brings us to the end of an era, with a shocking and fated ending."

The news of a spinoff has been in the pipeline since August, with Reilly and Hauser previously courted for a potential sixth season. However, a spinoff offers greater flexibility, allowing Paramount to maintain control within its own streaming ecosystem.

The broader "Yellowstone-verse" continues to expand with the second season of "1923" returning in February, the upcoming spin-off "The Madison" led by Michelle Pfeiffer, and a third spin-off reportedly in development set in 1944.

As the season finale of "Yellowstone" season 5B approaches, fans can rest assured that the Dutton saga is far from over. With Beth and Rip's spin-off on the horizon, a new chapter of their remarkable journey is about to unfold.