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The Oscar-nominated actor will join the TV show that has the working title The Dutton Ranch, Deadline confirmed. It will follow the story of Beth Dutton, played by Kelly Reilly, and Rip Wheeler (Cole Hauser) after the events of the hit western drama that aired from 2018 to 2024. Bening will reportedly portray Beulah Jackson, a new character described as the "powerful, cunning and charming head of a major ranch in Texas". It was first reported in December last year that a Yellowstone spin-off series was in the works.