Dave Annable poses on the red carpet at a Hollywood premiere event
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Dave Annable Is Ready for a Return to Taylor Sheridan's Universe

The 'Lioness' actor says he would gladly join 'Dutton Ranch' or take another character death in a heart-beat.

BUZZBEAT NewsroomSep 13, 20262 min read

Dave Annable wants back in the saddle, and he does not care if his previous character is six feet under. Despite his *Yellowstone* character Lee Dutton meeting a tragic end early on in the show's run, the actor is making it crystal clear that he is ready to re-enter creator Taylor Sheridan’s rapidly expanding television universe. Speaking about his career and his current work on the espionage drama *Lioness*, the 46-year-old star confessed he still holds a massive soft spot for the franchise that brought him to Montana. Annable revealed that he would jump at the chance to appear in any future Sheridan project, particularly eyeing the proposed *Dutton Ranch* spin-off. ## Is Dave Annable returning to the Yellowstone universe? The actor admitted to feeling a touch of playful envy after seeing his *Lioness* co-star Michael Kelly secure a spot on Sheridan's Texas-based oil drama *Landman*. Rather than sitting back, Annable pitched a humorous solution to join his castmate on set, offering to play Kelly’s brother or uncle just to get in on the action. His desire to reunite with the production team stems from his foundational experience on *Yellowstone*. Annable reflected fondly on his brief stint playing John Dutton's eldest son, noting that the production gave him a deep love for the Montana landscape and taught him invaluable lessons about his craft. ## What other Taylor Sheridan shows could Dave Annable join? According to reports, Annable’s enthusiasm for working with Sheridan extends well beyond the ranches of Montana and Texas. The actor declared that he would happily accept any role thrown his way, even if it meant making a fleeting appearance on another series just to get killed off a second time. Annable joked that if Sheridan asked him to fly out for a single episode of *Tulsa King* only to get eliminated, he would sign on without hesitation. He praised Sheridan as a person, a man, and a writer, insisting there is virtually nothing he wouldn't do to stay connected to the showrunner's projects. Sheridan has famously created an interconnected web of hit television shows, frequently reusing trusted actors across different titles. Given Annable’s eager pitch and strong track record with the creator, fans of the franchise might not have seen the last of him after all.

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Who did Dave Annable play on Yellowstone?
Dave Annable portrayed Lee Dutton, the eldest son of Kevin Costner's character John Dutton, who died early in the series.
What show does Dave Annable currently star in?
Dave Annable currently stars in Taylor Sheridan's CIA thriller series Special Ops: Lioness.