Taylor Sheridan might be working on a new Yellowstone spinoff series, filming report reveals 

The Yellowstone world, created by Taylor Sheridan, is not slowing down. Reports picked up by Screen Rant point to another series joining the list, one that has not been part of any official slate released by Paramount. It is going under the working name Rio Palo, a phrase in Spanish that means “stick river.” The name has shown up in production filings, yet outlets covering the story note that it could change before cameras wrap.

Unlike Y: Marshals, The Madison, the Four Sixes-based 6666, or the prequel 1944, this title has not been connected to existing storylines. Screen Rant describes it as something separate from those projects, though no one from the studio has confirmed plot or characters. That gap leaves the core of the show still unknown, but the location is now public.

The emergence of this Yellowstone project comes while other parts of the franchise shift in timing and production. That makes its arrival stand out even more, especially because it has moved from rumor to confirmed location work without the usual long build-up in marketing or announcements.

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Where filming is planned

Ferris, Texas, has been named as the filming location for the new Yellowstone spinoff, according to Screen Rant, which drew on reporting from the San Antonio Express-News. It sits about 20 miles south of Dallas, a little over 30 kilometers, and has the kind of close-knit feel that comes with a small population. The most recent census puts the number just above four thousand, though some local outlets round it up to around five thousand.

One detail confirmed by city officials is the use of a specific home in town as the main residence for the lead characters. That point has also appeared in coverage from the Houston Chronicle and the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, adding to the sense that Ferris will be part of the story’s fabric rather than simply a neutral backdrop.

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A town with a specific history

Ferris has long promoted its nickname as the brick capital of the United States, tied to its years as a center for brick production. In a statement, the city linked that history to its pride in contributing to the growth of Texas and the country as a whole.

Work on Rio Palo involves Paramount Pictures and companies already tied to Sheridan’s productions, such as King Street Productions LLC and Bosque Ranch Productions. City cooperation has covered permits, traffic arrangements, and use of specific sites. Those steps have become common in Sheridan-led projects, where towns often take on a visible role in the background of the finished show.

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Possible story focus

Sheridan’s past series tend to anchor themselves in an industry or way of life. Yellowstone circles around cattle ranching in Montana, while Landman draws from the oil business. Reports about Rio Palo have led to the suggestion that it might turn the camera toward another corner of American work or culture, maybe one with ties to Ferris’s own history.

That idea has not been confirmed. The only element on record is that the Ferris home chosen for the production will be central to the plot. This single detail is enough to hint that much of the drama could unfold there, but the nature of the characters and their conflicts remains off the table for now.

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Place in the wider schedule

The timing of Rio Palo overlaps with changes for other parts of the franchise. The spinoff, focused on Beth Dutton, played by Kelly Reilly, and Rip Wheeler, played by Cole Hauser, had been lined up for a late 2025 release. Industry outlets have reported that this date has shifted to 2026.

Other titles, such as The Madison and 6666, have stayed quiet in recent months. The Madison moved through casting and some filming in 2024, but has no official launch date. 6666 was announced several years ago and has yet to confirm when production will begin. In that context, Rio Palo appears as one of the few projects with a tangible development update.

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What happens next

Preparations for filming are in motion. Official casting news has not been released, nor has a synopsis or release window. For now, the most concrete pieces are the location, the production companies, and the working title.

Choosing Ferris fits with Sheridan’s pattern of blending real locations into the core of a story. The contrast between a small-town pace and the scale of television production often brings its own visual texture, and in this case, the brick capital setting gives the series a starting point rich with local identity.

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How Rio Palo could fit the Yellowstone brand

The arrival of Rio Palo could take the Yellowstone franchise into a wider space, even if the plot ends up separate from the storylines audiences already know. Other spinoffs in this world have appeared in different forms, with some serving as direct prequels and others created as standalones. That variety has made it possible to reach both long-time fans and people discovering the series for the first time.

The franchise has consistently returned to certain themes. There are personal loyalties under pressure, conflicts over land or resources, and a focus on specific trades or regions. If Rio Palo follows a similar direction, Ferris could become part of the mental map that viewers connect to the series, alongside Montana’s ranch country in the main show and the frontier settings that defined 1883 and 1923.

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Final notes

While Paramount has not issued an official announcement, the information confirmed by city officials and regional media already places Rio Palo among the Yellowstone projects to watch. The decision to center part of the story in a real, identifiable place adds a tangible element to the production well before its premiere.

Sheridan’s track record suggests that the setting will matter as much as the characters who inhabit it. With Ferris prepared to host the filming, the new spinoff moves closer to adding another chapter to a franchise that has become one of the most recognized names in television drama.