Ed Harris returns in Dutton Ranch season 2
The show has now confirmed a Season 2 casting move involving the Oscar-nominated actor who felt misled in Season 1 — via an official announcement.
If you thought things looked a bit shaky for Dutton Ranch after last season's drama, you weren't alone. As it turns out, the whole debacle around a certain Oscar-nominated actor wasn't just a bit of publicity fluff — it nearly cost the show one of its headliners. But, as of now, it looks like everyone's putting their hats back on, and the ranch is open for business for Season 2.
Ed Harris is officially back for Season 2 after nearly walking away from the series.
Ed Harris Sticks Around — After All That
Ed Harris, who's been fairly blunt about his disappointment with Dutton Ranch, is making a return for the next run.
To rewind: Harris wasn't happy about how much screen time he got in Season 1. He'd signed on thinking he'd be front and centre — turns out, it was more of a "blink and you'll miss him" arrangement.
He let Variety know, in no uncertain terms, that he was "misled" on the size of his role, and wasn't shy about saying he'd considered bailing early. Honestly, you can't really blame him there.
Then, behind the scenes got a bit interesting. The original showrunner was shown the door before the first episode even aired. That's not exactly common, even in TV's cutthroat world.
Now, here's where things get a bit eyebrow-raising: Harris himself reportedly had a hand in picking their replacement — Benjamin Cavell. It seems the creative shake-up sweetened the deal for Harris, as he's now officially back onboard.
What's Next at the Ranch
This upcoming season, Ed Harris's character — Everett McKinney — is actually going to be at the centre of things, rather than just loitering in the background. Quite a pivot from last year, and honestly, probably what they should have done from the outset.
A quick rundown on who's sharing the screen: alongside Harris, the cast includes Kelly Reilly, Cole Hauser, Finn Little, and Juan Pablo Raba. With Taylor Sheridan still pulling strings across his ever-growing TV universe, this one looks set to tie into the wider tapestry.
Production on Season 2 is about to kick off with the new creative team steering the show. At this point, plot details are under lock and key, but you can expect the spotlight will be squarely on Harris's character this time round.