Big news for Yellowstone fans—Carter is back! Finn Little will reprise his role as the scrappy ranch hand in the new Yellowstone spinoff centered around Beth and Rip. Get ready for more drama, loyalty, and family bonds. What’s next for Carter? Find out here!

Yellowstone fans, it’s time to rejoice—Carter is making a return! The highly anticipated Yellowstone spinoff, which will focus on Beth Dutton and Rip Wheeler, has just added another familiar face to the cast: Finn Little. The Australian actor is set to reprise his role as Carter, the ranch hand with a troubled past, in what will be his most prominent role yet in the upcoming series.

1. CARTER RETURNS: FINN LITTLE JOINS BETH AND RIP’S SPINOFF!

Fans of Yellowstone who have followed Carter’s emotional journey since his introduction in Season 4 will be thrilled to know that he’s coming back as a series regular. The spinoff, which will continue the story within the same Yellowstone timeline, promises to dive deeper into the lives of Beth and Rip—and who better to join the ride than Carter himself?

Carter’s journey in Yellowstone has been nothing short of transformative. Initially introduced as a troubled teenager dealing with the tragic loss of his father, Carter’s life takes a turn when Beth, despite her tough exterior, takes him under her wing. What started as an unlikely guardianship has blossomed into a makeshift family, with Rip offering his tough love and wisdom to guide Carter through the harsh realities of ranch life.

2. WHY CARTER’S ROLE MAKES PERFECT SENSE IN THE SPINOFF

Carter’s return in the spinoff is a logical and exciting development. With Beth and Rip playing central roles in the new show, it only makes sense that Carter—who has become a part of their family—would join the new chapter. His journey from an orphaned teen to a young man shaped by Beth and Rip’s influence has been one of the most compelling arcs in the Yellowstone universe, and now fans will get to see what happens next as Carter continues to grow under their guidance.

According to Deadline, the spinoff will stay within the Yellowstone timeline, meaning that fans will get to experience a continuation of the drama, the bonds, and the emotional complexities they’ve come to love. With Carter back in the fold, the stakes for Beth and Rip’s makeshift family are only going to rise.

3. FINN LITTLE: A RISING STAR IN HOLLYWOOD

For those unfamiliar with Finn Little’s work outside of Yellowstone, rest assured that he’s a rising star with a growing resume. Little starred alongside Angelina Jolie in Taylor Sheridan’s Those Who Wish Me Dead (2021) and has appeared in Netflix’s Reckoning and Tidelands. He also worked with Nicolas Cage in The Surfer (2024). But for Yellowstone fans, he’ll forever be remembered as the boy who found a home in the most unexpected of places—on the Dutton ranch.

With his impressive body of work already under his belt, Finn Little’s return to Yellowstone is sure to elevate the already high-stakes drama that fans can’t get enough of.

4. WHAT TO EXPECT FROM THE SPINOFF

Under the direction of Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan, the new spinoff is shaping up to be another major hit. The focus on Beth and Rip, coupled with the return of Carter, promises even more heart-wrenching drama, tough love, and emotional complexity. For Carter, this is a new chapter—one that will likely involve deeper loyalty, fierce family bonds, and more personal growth as he continues to navigate the world of the Duttons.

With Taylor Sheridan once again at the helm, fans can expect the same raw, unfiltered storytelling that has made Yellowstone a cultural phenomenon. The new series is set to bring a whole new level of intensity and heart to the Dutton legacy, and with Carter’s return, the stakes are only going to get higher.