A New Side of Kayce: Arielle Kebbel Calls Luke Grimes ‘Badass’ in Explosive “Y: Marshals” Reveal
Kayce Rides Again—But This Time with a Badge
Yellowstone fans, get ready—Kayce Dutton is back, and he’s trading his cowboy hat for a U.S. Marshals badge. The highly anticipated CBS spinoff Y: Marshals officially lands on March 1, 2026, and according to star Arielle Kebbel, we’re about to see a completely different version of Kayce—one that’s more action-packed, intense, and emotionally charged than ever before.
In a recent interview, Kebbel opened up about working with Luke Grimes, praising his transformation from rugged rancher to federal agent. “He’s such a badass,” she said. “You get to see him on real missions, carrying M4s, doing stunts—this is Kayce like you’ve never seen him.”
A Dream Role and Some Surprise Cameos
Kebbel also teased a unique feature of the series: country music performances woven into the storyline. After each mission, the Marshals unwind at a local Montana bar—complete with a live music stage. And that means cameos from real country stars, both legends and rising newcomers.
“For me, this is full circle,” Kebbel said, recalling her childhood riding horses and listening to country music. “To combine that with acting—it’s a dream come true.”
Her passion adds even more authenticity to the world of Y: Marshals, blending gritty justice with Western soul.
Luke Grimes Thought It Was Over
When Yellowstone wrapped in December 2024, Grimes believed he had said goodbye to Kayce Dutton forever. “It was seven years of playing a person that I thought I’d never see again,” he told PEOPLE. “The hat and jacket were in my closet, and that was it.”
But a few months later, the spinoff was pitched—and it wasn’t just a generic follow-up. “It was a real story,” Grimes emphasized. “Not just Kayce being happy. It was layered. Dark. Real. That’s what drew me back.”
A Frontier War Worth Fighting
Y: Marshals picks up after Kayce sold the Yellowstone Ranch to Broken Rock Reservation. Now, he’s joined an elite unit of U.S. Marshals trying to bring justice to the lawless stretches of Montana. Combining cowboy grit with Navy SEAL precision, Kayce and his team face down violence, family pressure, and the heavy emotional toll of their new roles.
Old allies may be gone, but new relationships—and new enemies—are just beginning to surface.
Will Kayce Dutton survive the weight of justice, or will the badge break the man the ranch couldn’t?