As a dedicated fan of Yellowstone, I must say that this show has taken my admiration for it to a whole new level. The cast’s dedication to portraying the gritty reality of ranch life, whether it be in Montana or Texas, is nothing short of commendable.
Filming Yellowstone in Montana isn’t a walk in the park. The cast undergoes cowboy training, faces the challenging seasons typical of the state, and skillfully depicts Montana’s beauty through ranching scenes. Now, we’re witnessing an unprecedented aspect of ranching as Rip and some of the bunkhouse have relocated to Texas with the herd. This shift necessitated a move in production locations too, and Cole Hauser and Kelly Reilly shared their experiences about the obstacles encountered while filming in this novel setting.
Prior to the airing of Season 5B of “Yellowstone” on the 2024 TV schedule, I had a conversation with Kelly Reilly and Cole Hauser about the storylines involving Rip and Beth. During our discussion, we delved into their characters’ journey to Texas to aid in saving Yellowstone’s cattle. The actors were candid when discussing the significant hurdles they faced while filming in Texas, with Reilly adding that a snake wrangler was necessary on set.
In Texas, there are significantly more snakes than where I come from, South London. We had a snake handler who discovered numerous reptiles, including large rattlesnakes and tarantulas. For someone like me, who’s only fear back home was the harmless stinging nettle, this is quite intimidating.
Indeed, you’re not mistaken – they did hire a snake wrangler. It’s quite astonishing to imagine, isn’t it? Yet, considering the events depicted in Season 5B, it seems perfectly reasonable. The show emphasizes the challenging environment of Texas, with characters like Rip and the cowboys being cautioned about the wind. Their first night out there even involved an encounter with a scorpion, demonstrating the harshness of their surroundings.
Besides handling a diverse array of reptiles and spiders, the cast in Yellowstone also encountered harsh weather conditions, as Cole Hauser put it.
It’s hot as hell there, too.
As a gamer, I wholeheartedly concurred with his viewpoint, emphasizing the scorching temperatures down south. Notably, the actor from Rip vividly described the arduous challenge of battling the sweltering heat, a struggle that resonated more deeply for me, since I added: “It’s like trying to beat a level in my game on the highest difficulty setting when you’re already low on health!
I’m in all black, black beaver [hat], black shirt, black chaps. I mean, it was 110. Unbelievable.
In her announcement earlier this year about filming in Texas, Reilly mentioned they endured a “scorching heat” which can be quite unbearable. During our interview with her and Hauser for TopMob, she emphasized the same point, likening their locations to the “African savannah.
We were there for – [Cole was] there longer than me, I only did a few days in Texas. But we were filming on the 6666 Ranch out near Guthrie. Amarillo. And it was just this expansive land you feel like you’re in the savannah of Africa.
Absolutely, the heat isn’t something to be underestimated, especially when I learned that people working there had difficulty maintaining their weight due to it. Hauser clarified that they found it hard to gain weight and were constantly drinking large amounts of water to stay hydrated.
It was impossible for anyone to gain weight during our time at the 6666 Ranch because everyone was losing weight. We spent our days riding horses and managing cattle while trying to drink as much water as possible. Salt tablets were also used frequently. The experience was amazing, though, since the ranch is legendary.
In his closing remarks, the actor noted that while filming in Texas was challenging, it was also incredibly exciting. The 6666 Ranch depicted in the series is indeed a genuine, legendary ranch, making it extraordinary that a portion of the latest Yellowstone storyline unfolds there. This addition not only enriches the narrative but also introduces a fresh taste and setting to an already vast universe.
To catch more glimpses of Rip, Beth, and the bunkhouse, along with their adventures in Texas and tales from Montana, don’t forget to tune into new episodes of Yellowstone every Sunday at 8 p.m. ET on the Paramount Network. If you want to revisit the initial four and a half seasons set in Big Sky Country, you can stream them with a Peacock subscription.
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2024-11-13 21:37