'Get Me the F Out of Here'
The Hollywood Reporter • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Ed Harris expressed frustration with his role on the Paramount+ series "Dutton Ranch," feeling misled about being a main character and underutilized during the first season.
- Harris revealed he considered leaving the show mid-season due to limited screen time and a cut scene where he was supposed to sing, which he felt was unfair.
- Despite his dissatisfaction, Harris is contracted for two seasons, with the second season's filming set to begin in February under new showrunner Benjamin Cavell.
- Similar issues occurred with Demi Moore on another Paramount+ series, where her initially small role was later expanded, a strategy described by creator Taylor Sheridan as "rage bait" for critics.
- Representatives for Paramount+ and 101 Studios have not commented on Harris's statements.
