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Cole Hauser, who plays bad boy ranch foreman Rip Wheeler in the hit neo-Western drama Yellowstone, expected his character was “going to be so hated” by viewers. Having been part of the popular Paramount Network series from the first season, Hauser’s Rip has become a fan favorite. After killing his stepfather to protect his abused mother, a young Rip was taken in by John Dutton (Kevin Costner), who treated him like a son and taught him how to be a cowboy. However, while loyal and hardworking, Rip also has a violent streak and has murdered on several occasions in order to protect the ranch. It’s because of this ruthless violence that Hauser never thought people, especially women, would like his character. “It surprised the s*** out of [creator] Taylor Sheridan and I, at first,” Hauser told People regarding the positive fan response to his character. “At first, to see women coming up and saying,...

Fans of Yellowstone are still waiting for the final chapter in the Western drama series created by Taylor Sheridan. For several reasons, production on the second half of the show’s final season has been delayed and there is currently no concrete information on when it will resume.

Cole Hauser is excited to work on final episodes of Yellowstone

Despite the delays, actor Cole Hauser is optimistic about plans for the remaining episodes. In a recent interview, Hauser revealed he was excited to return to work on the show despite recently running into a legal conflict with series creator Taylor Sheridan. Here is what Cole Hauser said about his impending return to Yellowstone.

Yellowstone Star Cole Hauser Talks Returning to the Series After Feud With Taylor Sheridan

In November 2023, it was reported that actor Cole Hauser‘s coffee brand, Free Rein Coffee Company, was sued by Bosque Ranch, owned by Sheridan for alleged trademark infringement.

Yellowstone introduced actor Cole Hauser to an entirely new audience with his iconic portrayal of bad boy Rip Wheeler. Recently, Hauser dished on the scariest thing about the Dutton family enforcer. So, what did he have to say?

Yellowstone: Cole Hauser Struck Gold With Iconic Role

Cole Hauser was by no means a newcomer to the industry when he landed the role of Rip Wheeler on Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone. He was an industry veteran with numerous film credits. However, Hauser was introduced to an entirely new audience with his portrayal of Rip.

Cole Hauser’s portrayal of bad boy Rip Wheeler is so convincing that this is the only role many fans think of when the actor comes up. This was by no means a make-or-break role for him, as he was already a successful actor. However, this role elevated him to another level, and he is certainly...