rse Expands: Monica & Kayce Spinoff Teased as Kelsey Asbille Opens Up About What’s Next

In the ever-expanding world of Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone universe, a tantalizing new development has fans holding their breath: a potential spinoff centered on Monica and Kayce Dutton. While the flagship series continues to captivate with its sweeping portrayals of power, family, and land in the American West, recent comments from actress Kelsey Asbille have sparked serious speculation—and serious excitement.

Speaking in a recent exclusive interview, Asbille, who portrays Monica Long Dutton, gave fans a rare glimpse behind the scenes—and possibly, a peek into the future. When asked directly about the possibility of a spinoff focused on Monica and her husband Kayce (played by Luke Grimes), Asbille didn’t just deflect or dodge. She leaned in with a knowing smile and said, “There have been conversations. Nothing official yet, but let’s just say I wouldn’t pack up my boots.”

Cue the frenzy.

The Monica-Kayce arc has been one of Yellowstone’s most emotionally resonant threads. From their cross-cultural romance to their profound losses and moments of deep introspection, the couple has offered a quieter—but no less intense—counterpoint to the cutthroat world of John Dutton’s ranching empire. A spinoff exploring their journey could be the most character-driven and soul-stirring addition to the Yellowstone universe yet.

A Love Story in the Crosshairs of Chaos

To understand why this potential spinoff has so many viewers on edge (in a good way), one need only revisit the turbulent journey Monica and Kayce have taken thus far.

Introduced in Yellowstone’s first season, Monica is a Native American academic and member of the Broken Rock Reservation. Her relationship with Kayce, a former Navy SEAL turned reluctant cowboy, began in rebellion against the volatile legacy of the Dutton family. Despite being born into very different worlds, their love story has always felt grounded in shared trauma, trust, and ultimately, transformation.

Together, they’ve weathered immense challenges: Kayce’s struggle with his loyalty to the Duttons versus his moral compass, Monica’s cultural displacement and academic ambitions, and the devastating loss of their second child—a moment that remains one of the most harrowing and beautifully rendered in the series. Their journey has not only been emotional but also culturally poignant, shedding light on the realities of life on and off the reservation in a way that few mainstream series have attempted.

Asbille’s portrayal of Monica has been a cornerstone of that success. Steeped in quiet resilience, Monica is neither a damsel nor a martyr. She’s a mother, a scholar, a fighter. And as Yellowstone moves into its final episodes, Asbille says Monica is far from finished.

“There’s so much more to explore with her,” Asbille noted. “She’s been through profound loss, yes—but she’s also gained this unshakable clarity. I think Monica is at a turning point where she’s no longer willing to simply survive. She wants to define what thriving looks like for her family.”

The Next Frontier: Life Beyond Yellowstone Ranch?

Rumors about a spinoff centered on Monica and Kayce have swirled for over a year, but Asbille’s recent comments are the strongest indication yet that something may indeed be brewing.

One reported storyline could follow the couple as they finally make good on Kayce’s cryptic Season 4 vision quest, during which he saw two divergent paths and ominously told Monica, “I saw the end of us.” That moment—spiritual, foreboding, and deeply symbolic—left many fans speculating about what choice he made.

A spinoff could offer a powerful resolution to that arc, exploring what it means to reject or redefine the Dutton legacy. If Kayce and Monica choose a life away from the ranch, away from the blood-soaked land and power struggles, where would they go? Would they return to the reservation, reconnecting with Monica’s roots? Would Kayce finally embrace a new identity beyond the Dutton name?

Asbille was careful not to confirm plotlines, but she teased, “We’ve seen them on the margins of the power struggle in Yellowstone. What happens when they write their own story—on their own terms?”

Behind the Scenes: Sheridan’s Vision Expands

Showrunner Taylor Sheridan, who has already spun off Yellowstone into two successful prequels—1883 and 1923—is reportedly developing several additional projects, including a Matthew McConaughey-led sequel series. While the exact details of a Monica and Kayce spinoff remain under wraps, insiders suggest Sheridan is interested in delving deeper into Indigenous narratives, spirituality, and land stewardship—central themes in Monica’s journey.

And Sheridan’s track record speaks volumes. With each new installment, he’s expanded the thematic palette of the Dutton saga while elevating previously underrepresented voices. Monica’s perspective, as both an insider and outsider to the Yellowstone world, offers fertile ground for a more introspective, character-focused series.

The Cultural Impact: More Than Just a Spinoff

A show centered on Monica and Kayce wouldn’t just be another Yellowstone offshoot—it could redefine what the franchise is capable of. It could spotlight Native American storytelling in a meaningful way, going beyond tokenism to explore deep questions of heritage, identity, and healing.

For Asbille, that’s the most exciting part.

“I’m proud of what we’ve done with Monica, but I know there’s so much more we could say. The world needs stories like hers—stories that are rooted in history but push forward with hope and purpose.”

If the spinoff moves forward—and all signs suggest it might—it could become Yellowstone’s most emotionally ambitious project yet. And with Asbille and Grimes’ undeniable chemistry anchoring the series, audiences are already prepared to follow them into the next chapter.

Until then, fans are left to dissect every cryptic line, every lingering look, every bit of “tea” spilled in interviews.

But one thing is certain: In the world of Yellowstone, endings are never really endings. They’re just the beginning of something wilder, deeper—and entirely unexpected.