Ed Harris says he felt misled about the size and importance of his character, Everett McKinney, on the Yellowstone spinoff series Dutton Ranch, and he at one point tried to get out of the show. Multiple outlets report that Harris felt “underused and inconsequential” during the series’ first season and expressed frustration that his role did not match how it was pitched to him. He also describes actions that included attempts to remove himself from the production, with at least one account quoting him saying “get me the f*** out of here,” and another describing him as voiding or trying to void his contract. Reports also include that Harris nearly quit after a scene was cut that he considered important to his work.
Separately, at least one source reports that Harris’s involvement continues into a new season, citing that he has already been picked up for the next installment. Other coverage adds that production plans for season two are expected to include increased screen time and greater character development, which Harris frames as part of why he is returning.
