Yellowstone star Josh Lucas has opened up about the possibility of a young
John Dutton spinoff joining the number of shows already in the expansive
Western universe. Lucas has portrayed a younger version of John
in multiple flashbacks throughout the show. His appearances have added
layers to the character, played by Kevin Costner in the present day, helping add context to the core story.
Speaking with Screen Rant, Lucas addressed the possibility of a young John Dutton show joining the ranks of Yellowstone’s many spinoffs. The actor spoke about how he was filming the forthcoming miniseries Palm Royale while also portraying a young John, saying his time on the Western makes him open to come back for more. Check out what Lucas had to say below:
A Young John Dutton Show Could Further Expand Yellowstone’s Timeline
The possibility of a show focusing on Lucas’ younger version of John is very real, given the number of spinoffs already in various stages of production. A Matthew McConaughey-led sequel to Yellowstone is expected to arrive after the main series ends, as well as 6666, which focuses on the Four Sixes Ranch in Texas. Other spinoffs include 1923 season 2 and 1944, prequels focused on the Duttons that owned Yellowstone Ranch in those years.
The prequel spinoffs in particular showcase how series creator Taylor Sheridan is interested in fleshing out the history of the Dutton family tree. While the parts of John’s life that have been seen in flashbacks have been relevant to the main story, there is still room for his youth to be expanded upon. Whether that be through a miniseries or a multi-season show, there’s room for Yellowstone’s present-day patriarch to have stories of his younger years expanded upon.
However, with four spinoffs already in development, it would likely be quite some time before an additional Yellowstone prequel was to be made. If there’s a chance for a spinoff about John’s younger years, then it probably wouldn’t happen until after the release of the prequels currently in production. However, with Sheridan’s knack for expanding the Western franchise in various forms, the door is still open for a younger John to take the spotlight.
