Dutton Ranch Episode 4 cast: Here's who brought the series to life

Dutton Ranch Episode 4 premiered today exclusively on Paramount+. Let us first take a brief look at how the previous episode ended and who appeared in the show's Episode 4.

The previous episode revealed how Orena and Carter took revenge on Hoyt by going to his house, smashing his car window, and urinating on it. Finn Little appeared as Carter, and Natalie Alyn Lind played Orena Jackson. Meanwhile, Bess successfully closed a business deal, but the death of her cow ruined her happiness.

The stars featured in Start with a Bullet included Kelly Reilly, Cole Hauser, Annette Bening, and Ed Harris. Kelly returned as Beth, Cole as Wheeler and Annette as Beulah. Ed Harris played Everett. Luke Grimes and Wes Bentley played the characters of Kayce Dutton and Jamie Dutton.

Continue reading more about the cast and characters of Dutton Ranch Episode 4.

Dutton Ranch Episode 4: The main cast

Kelly Reilly as the daughter of John Dutton III, Beth Dutton

The Start with a Bullet episode featured Kelly Reilly as Beth Dutton. Episode 4 highlighted the catastrophic outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease affecting Beth and her husband. This outbreak was introduced at the end of Act of God Business, and today's episode revealed their protective measures to control it.

Kelly Reilly is famous for starring as Jackie Ellis in the dramatic thriller Under Salt Marsh. The series premiered on NOW and Sky Atlantic on January 30 this year. She also portrayed the wife of career criminal Jordan Semyon in Season 2 of True Detective.

Cole Hauser as Beth's husband, Rip Wheeler

Cole Hauser returned in Episode 4 of Dutton Ranch as Rip. The last episode showed that Rip uncovered a direct threat to their cattle business. Episode 4 revealed his experience with the devastating ranch troubles in South Texas that pushed him to retaliate. This conflict forced both Rip and Beth to gamble everything they had built on their new Texas property.

Cole did not secure any major TV awards but earned numerous nominations for playing Rip Wheeler in the Yellowstone franchise. He was nominated twice by Cowboys & Indians magazine for his performance as Best Actor and Best Supporting Actor in the series.

Dutton Ranch Episode 4: The main villain

Annette as the wealthy matriarch of the Jackson family Beulah

Today's episode revealed the expansion of Beulah's Texas-based power and her struggle against Beth and Rip. Beulah consolidated her power by strengthening her control over Oreana and sparked intense internal family chaos.

Annette Bening's hall of fame includes two Golden Globe Awards, two SAG Awards, and one BAFTA Award. She has been nominated for five Oscars but has yet to secure a win.