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 — 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."
Courtney will portray an "imposing, unpredictable ranch foreman" named Rob-Will.
In other casting news...
* 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.
* 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."
* Four more series regulars have joined the cast of BritBox's modern adaptation of Agatha Christie's Tommy & Tuppence: Nicholas Richardson (Younger) as Julius, "a charismatic film producer determined to win back his wife, Tuppence, when she suddenly leaves for London"; Charlie Condou (Doctor Who) as Albert, the "witty, self-assured live-in landlady of the Lady Albert Pub in Hampstead and Tommy's closest friend"; Callie Cooke (Surface) as Detective Sergeant Draper, a "smart, idealistic newcomer eager to prove herself, but whose admiration for Tommy sees her willing to bend the rules"; and Chizzy Akudolu (Holby City) as Detective Inspector Merriot, a "sharp, no-nonsense detective who doesn't suffer fools."