Casting News: Yellowstone Spinoff Wrangles Jai Courtney, Vikings Vet Is Chris Meloni’s New TV Son and More

Jai Courtney is making tracks for The Dutton Ranch. The Suicide Squad star, whose recent TV credits include Kaleidoscope and American Primeval, is the latest addition to Yellowstone‘s Beth/Rip-centric spinoff, Variety reports.

As previously announced, the series — which features the returns of Kelly Reilly as Beth, Cole Hauser as Rip and Finn Little as Carter —

 

Yellowstone' Beth and Rip Spinoff 'The Dutton Ranch' Casts Jai Courtney  (EXCLUSIVE)

 

continues the Dutton family’s story. Per the official logline, Beth and Rip “are grateful for the peace they sought, fought, and nearly died for with their 7,000-acre Dutton Ranch. With tough times and stiff competition, Beth and Rip do what they must to survive, all while ensuring Carter becomes the man he’s supposed to be.”

* Sam Corlett (Vikings: Valhalla) will star opposite Christopher Meloni in Dan Fogelman’s untitled football drama series for Hulu, Deadline reports. Though character details were not released, Corlett is believed to be playing Meloni’s son.

 

DC Star Jai Courtney Joins Yellowstone Spinoff The Dutton Ranch

 

* ESPN personality Molly Qerim has announced that she is leaving First Take. “After much reflection, I’ve decided it’s time to close this incredible chapter and step away from First Take,” Qerim announced Tuesday on social media. “Hosting this show has been one of the greatest honors of my career.”

* ESPN personality Molly Qerim has announced that she is leaving First Take. “After much reflection, I’ve decided it’s time to close this incredible chapter and step away from First Take,” Qerim announced Tuesday on social media. “Hosting this show has been one of the greatest honors of my career.”