Actor Ed Harris has revealed he nearly walked away from "Dutton Ranch," the Taylor Sheridan-created "Yellowstone" spin-off, after feeling he had been misled about the nature of his role. Harris plays Everett McKinney, a veterinarian and war veteran with a violent streak, a character who proved to be one of the standout figures in the show's first season on Paramount+. His comments offer a rare behind-the-scenes look at tensions that can arise between actors and showrunners even on a high-profile, successful production.

The frustration reportedly stemmed from a mismatch between how the part was pitched to him and how it was ultimately written or developed once filming got under way. Harris did not go into extensive detail in the reported remarks, but indicated the disconnect was serious enough that he considered quitting the series entirely. Despite the friction, he remained with the show, and "Dutton Ranch" has continued to expand the Dutton family saga that began with "Yellowstone."