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Ed Harris Says He Was Misled About the Size of His Role on Dutton Ranch

Producers say his character will be expanded in season two to address his complaints.

Overview

  • On Monday Harris told Variety he felt “misled” about being presented as one of the season’s four main characters and that he told his team to “get me the f*** out of here” midway through filming.
  • He said a filmed scene in which his character sings in a bar was cut in postproduction and that losing that moment drove him to consider voiding his contract.
  • Harris is signed for two seasons and said he has been told his character will have “a little bit more to do” in season two, which sources report is set to begin filming in February 2027.
  • Co-stars and executive producers Cole Hauser and Kelly Reilly have publicly reassured that season two will give Harris a larger, more integral role.
  • Dutton Ranch remains a commercial success for Paramount+, becoming the streamer’s biggest original launch with strong first-week viewership, a factor that helped secure the show's renewal and shaped casting and story decisions.