Yellowstone season 5 part 2: Full list of cast

Episode 1 of Yellowstone season 5 part 2 premiered on Paramount Network on November 10, 2024. Written by Taylor Sheridan, the opening episode marked the return of the original cast members from the first part of the show.

This included the likes of Kelly Reilly, Luke Grimes, Wes Bentley, and Cole Hauser. They reprised their roles as Beth Dutton, Kayce Dutton, Jamie Dutton, and Rip Wheeler, respectively, in Yellowstone season 5 part 2.

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Kelly Reilly and others star in Yellowstone season 5 part 2

1) Kelly Reilly as Beth Dutton

Kelly Reilly as Beth Dutton (Image via Getty)

Kelly Reilly appears as Beth Dutton in Yellowstone season 5 part 2. Beth's character is not afraid to fight those who stand against her and she has been proving so since the show's first season.

In terms of kinship, Beth is the daughter of John Dutton III. She is also married to Rip Wheeler, another crucial character featured in the series.

Kelly Reilly is best known for her work in Eden Lake (2008), Sherlock Holmes (2009), and True Detective (2015).

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2) Luke Grimes as Kayce Dutton

Luke Grimes as Kayce Dutton (Image via Getty)

Luke Grimes has returned as Kayce Dutton in the second part of Yellowstone season 5. Kayce is the youngest Dutton sibling and has always had a complicated relationship with his father.

Some of Luke Grimes' best-known works include Brothers & Sisters (2009–2010), American Sniper (2014), and Fifty Shades of Grey (2015).

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3) Wes Bentley as Jamie Dutton

Wes Bentley as Jamie Dutton (Image via Getty)

Wes Bentley also returns as Jamie Dutton in Yellowstone season 5 part 2. Jamie is almost always at loggerheads with Beth in the show, which was further escalated by the events that took place towards the end of part 1 of the show.

People may recognize Wes Bentley from American Beauty (1999), American Horror Story (2014), and American Horror Story: Hotel (2015).

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4) Cole Hauser as Rip Wheeler

Cole Hauser as Rip Wheeler (Image via Getty)

Cole Hauser appears as Rip Wheeler in Yellowstone season 5 part 2. He portrays one of the pivotal characters in the show due to his active involvement in taking care of Dutton Ranch. He is married to Beth Dutton, another crucial character from the series.

Cole Hauser is best known for being part of projects such as Good Will Hunting (1997), Shadows of the White Nights (2010), and Rogue (2014–2017).

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Additional characters in the show

The remaining actors and characters who have been confirmed to be part of Yellowstone season 5 part 2 are:

• Kelsey Asbille as Monica Dutton
• Brecken Merrill as Tate Dutton
• Finn Little as Carter
• Gil Birmingham as Thomas Rainwater

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About the show

Yellowstone is created by Taylor Sheridan and John Linson. It is produced by John Vohlers and Michael Polaire. It is marketed under the banners of Linson Entertainment, Treehouse Films, Bosque Ranch Productions, 101 Studios (seasons 2 to 5), and MTV Entertainment Studios (seasons 4 to 5). Its official logline reads:

"Yellowstone is a drama series that follows the Dutton family, led by patriarch John Dutton. The Duttons control the largest contiguous ranch in the U.S. and must contend with constant attacks by land developers, clashes with an Indian reservation and conflict with America's first national park."

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The first episode of Yellowstone season 5 part 2, along with earlier episodes of the series, is currently streaming on Peacock.