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James Jordan Is Ready to Saddle Up for 'Yellowstone' Spinoff 'Marshals'

The Taylor Sheridan favorite reveals his pitch to Luke Grimes and shares a fresh update on 'Landman' Season 3.

By Nina BrooksPublished Updated 2 min read

Taylor Sheridan keeps his favorite performers busy, and James Jordan is more than ready for his next assignment in the ever-expanding *Yellowstone* universe. The franchise veteran has pitched a potential comeback for his character, Livestock Agent Steve Hendon, in the upcoming spinoff series *Marshals*. Speaking with ** while promoting the third installment of Sheridan’s thriller *Lioness*, Jordan opened up about his close bond with *Yellowstone* leading man Luke Grimes. The two played side-by-side on the flagship drama, with Steve becoming the trusted right-hand man to Grimes’ character, Kayce Dutton. Off-screen, the co-stars remain tight, speaking on the phone every couple of weeks. ## Will Steve Hendon appear in the Yellowstone Marshals spinoff? That ongoing friendship led Jordan to pitch his return directly to Grimes. According to the actor, he asked Grimes about hopping over to *Marshals*, to which Grimes teased that "maybe" it could happen down the line. Jordan emphasized that he is completely on board to step back into Steve’s boots whenever Sheridan gives the nod, noting he will happily go wherever "the boss" sends him. The actor’s loyalty to the Sheridan ecosystem is already paying off across multiple projects. Beyond his time on *Yellowstone* and *Lioness*, Jordan is gearing up to reprise his role as Dale in the third season of the oil-rig drama *Landman*. ## What is happening with Landman Season 3? Jordan offered fans an inside look at the progress on *Landman*, confirming that Sheridan is actively penning the upcoming scripts. While he has only received one completed script so far, Jordan teased that the new season promises another wild ride for viewers. Crucially, the actor hinted that the story will likely avoid any massive time gaps. After digesting the premiere script, Jordan revealed that the narrative picks up immediately where the second season left off, keeping the momentum going for the high-stakes series. Whether he ends up on the open range in *Marshals* or back in the oil fields, Jordan remains one of Sheridan’s most versatile go-to performers.

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Is James Jordan returning for the Yellowstone spinoff Marshals?
While no official casting has been announced, James Jordan stated he has spoken with Luke Grimes and is completely open to returning as Steve Hendon if creator Taylor Sheridan asks him.
Will there be a time jump in Landman Season 3?
According to actor James Jordan, Season 3 of Landman picks up directly where the second season ended without a significant time jump.