Marshals' Luke Grimes Explains How Spin-off Is Different From Yellowstone

The actor promises more action and a quicker pace in the upcoming Yellowstone spin-off.

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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Luke Grimes, who plays Kayce Dutton, has opened up about what sets the Yellowstone spin-off Marshals apart from the original series. Grimes explained that Marshals will have a much quicker pace and more action compared to the slow-burning tension and family drama of Yellowstone. The actor hopes that fans of the original show will still enjoy the new spin-off, which follows Kayce as he leaves the ranch to join an elite unit of U.S. Marshals.

Why it matters

The Yellowstone universe has built a dedicated fanbase, and the success of the spin-off Marshals will be crucial in expanding the franchise. By differentiating the new show from the original, the creators are aiming to attract both existing fans and new viewers who may be drawn to the more action-oriented premise.

The details

Marshals will see Kayce Dutton, played by Luke Grimes, leave the Yellowstone Ranch behind to join an elite unit of U.S. Marshals. The series is expected to have a faster pace and more action sequences compared to the original show, which was known for its slow-burning tension and political maneuvering. Additionally, the reservation storylines will be more prominent in Marshals, with the show addressing "real-life things" such as mining companies and drug cartels encroaching on the reservation.

  • Marshals premieres on Sunday, March 1, 2026 at 8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT on CBS.
  • The series will be available to stream the next day on Paramount+

The players

Luke Grimes

The actor who plays Kayce Dutton in the Yellowstone universe and will be reprising the role in the spin-off series Marshals.

Kayce Dutton

The character played by Luke Grimes, who is leaving the Yellowstone Ranch to join an elite unit of U.S. Marshals in the spin-off series.

Yellowstone

The original Paramount Network series that has built a dedicated fanbase and is now spawning a spin-off in Marshals.

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What they’re saying

“It's a very different show, it's a lot quicker pace, there's a lot of action in the show.”

— Luke Grimes, Actor (Entertainment Tonight)

“I hope the original fans will still like it.”

— Luke Grimes, Actor (Entertainment Tonight)

“We get into some subject matter that is very realistic and [features] present-day challenges for the res. We're going to address real-life things — mining companies trying to come along, drug cartels. Rainwater has a lot more on his plate than what was in Yellowstone.”

— Birmingham (Entertainment Weekly)

What’s next

Marshals will premiere on CBS on March 1, 2026 and stream the next day on Paramount+. Fans of the Yellowstone universe will be eager to see how the spin-off differentiates itself from the original series.

The takeaway

The Yellowstone spin-off Marshals is aiming to attract both existing fans and new viewers by offering a faster-paced, more action-oriented take on the franchise. By shifting the focus to Kayce Dutton's work as a U.S. Marshal and highlighting the challenges facing the reservation, the show's creators are hoping to expand the Yellowstone universe in a compelling way.