Cole Hauser admits Dutton Ranch struggled without Taylor Sheridan
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Key Points:
- Cole Hauser revealed that the "Dutton Ranch" cast faced significant challenges during the first season due to the absence of franchise creator Taylor Sheridan from the writers' room, leading to adjustments with new writers and directors.
- Despite the difficulties, Hauser expressed pride in the cast's hard work and adaptability, emphasizing that the experience ultimately strengthened the team.
- "Dutton Ranch" marked the first "Yellowstone" universe series not written by Sheridan, with day-to-day creative control shifting to showrunner Chad Feehan and a new writing staff.
- Co-star Ed Harris publicly expressed disappointment with how his character was handled, feeling misled about his role's prominence and frustrated by the cutting of a scene featuring his singing.
- Producers have promised Harris a larger role in Season 2, which is set to begin production in February, aiming to address his concerns from the first season.
