Luke Grimes on Marshals season two, Kelsey Asbille and a long Kayce Dutton run
In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Marshals star Luke Grimes discussed the show's season two premiere, the prospects of Kelsey Asbille returning as Monica, and hopes for a long run. Screen Rant picked up the Asbille comments.
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The story, neutrally told
Left · 1Luke Grimes, who stars in and executive produces the CBS spinoff Marshals, told The Hollywood Reporter that they had reservations about continuing Kayce Dutton's story from Yellowstone in a different format. The Hollywood ReporterLC ““I had reservations to begin with about continuing Kayce’s story and continuing it in a completely different format,”” Read at The Hollywood Reporter ↗ Left · 1The Hollywood Reporter says Marshals launched in March, is run by Spencer Hudnut with Taylor Sheridan as an executive producer, and that its premiere drew more than 20 million viewers in its first week. The Hollywood ReporterLC “The premiere drew more than 20 million viewers in its first week, making it the biggest show on TV regardless of platform.” Read at The Hollywood Reporter ↗ Left · 1Grimes said they expected only one season and are now preparing for a longer run: "it looks like we'll be doing it for a while," and "This has been the greatest character of my life." The Hollywood ReporterLC “And here we are — it looks like we’ll be doing it for a while.” Read at The Hollywood Reporter ↗
Mixed · 2Season two, a 20-episode run, premiered on Sunday with the episode "All Hat No Cattle", in which Dolly Weaver (Ellyn Jameson), a possible love interest for Kayce, dies; the outlets describe her death differently. The Hollywood ReporterLC “20-episode season two” Read at The Hollywood Reporter ↗ Screen RantN “Marshals season 2 airs Sundays at 8 PM ET on CBS.” Read at Screen Rant ↗ Mixed · 2The Hollywood Reporter says Dolly was killed in a standoff between Kayce and her father, Tom Weaver (Chris Mulkey), while Screen Rant says she died in a car accident as Weaver tried to escape after a botched kidnapping of Kayce's son, Tate. The Hollywood ReporterLC “was killed in a standoff between Kayce and Dolly’s father” Read at The Hollywood Reporter ↗ Screen RantN “Dolly (Ellyn Jameson) is killed in a car accident” Read at Screen Rant ↗ Mixed · 2Asked about Kelsey Asbille returning as Monica in flashbacks or cameos, Grimes said: "I would love it, personally. Her and I haven’t really spoken about it," adding that Asbille "feels sort of done with that chapter in her life" and that they did not know whether it is in the plan. The Hollywood ReporterLC “She feels sort of done with that chapter in her life.” Read at The Hollywood Reporter ↗ Screen RantN “The actor and Marshals executive producer is somewhat doubtful about the possibility, though he doesn't rule it out completely” Read at Screen Rant ↗
Left · 1Grimes said they missed working with Asbille, and that her absence was part of their hesitation about a romantic interest for Kayce in season one; they said enough time has passed that the audience and they are now more ready for one. The Hollywood ReporterLC “I was missing my buddy Kelsey [Asbille] so much.”“enough time has passed where the audience, and I, are sort of more ready for that” Read at The Hollywood Reporter ↗ Left · 1Grimes described the show as a hybrid with a procedural element and season-long through lines, said Kayce still wears his wedding ring, and said the return of Jimmy (Jefferson White) makes it feel "like we’re shooting Yellowstone again." They also still hope for a Beth and Kayce Dutton Ranch crossover, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The Hollywood ReporterLC “It really feels like we’re shooting Yellowstone again,”“he’s still wearing it.” Read at The Hollywood Reporter ↗ Centre · 1Screen Rant adds that it has been reported that Monica's death was at least partly motivated by legal reasons to differentiate Marshals from a direct Yellowstone continuation, and says Kayce may have to accept someone new as Tate, who mentions turning 18 soon, seeks independence. Screen RantN “It's been reported that Monica's death was at least partly motivated by legal reasons to differentiate Marshals from being a direct Yellowstone continuation.” Read at Screen Rant ↗
Every sentence links to the reporting it rests on. The pill in front of each says where its sources sit: Left, Centre or Right when one side supplies at least half of them, Mixed when they are evenly split. The number is how many outlets it cites.
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- Framing
- A long Q&A interview with Grimes about reservations, the show's success and the season ahead.
- Emphasis
- Ratings success, Grimes' attachment to Kayce, the hybrid format, Jimmy's return and a hoped-for Beth crossover.
- Leaves out or plays down
- Does not mention the reported legal reasons behind Monica's death.
- Charged language
- “premiered with a bang”
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“Luke Grimes wasn’t sure if Yellowstone fans wanted to revisit his Kayce Dutton.” — The Hollywood Reporter
Centre1 outlet
- Framing
- A short news piece built on one answer from the Hollywood Reporter interview, about Asbille's possible return.
- Emphasis
- Whether Monica could appear in flashbacks, and what the premiere's reset means for Kayce and Tate.
- Leaves out or plays down
- Leaves out the ratings, the format discussion, Jimmy's return and the crossover hopes covered in the interview.
- Charged language
- “Cautious Update”“tragic death”
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“The return of a pivotal character gets a candid response from Marshals star Luke Grimes.” — Screen Rant
Right0 outlets
No right outlet in our sources has covered this story yet.
What every side reports
- Marshals season two premiered on CBS with the episode "All Hat No Cattle".
- Grimes stars in and executive produces Marshals.
- Grimes said they would love Kelsey Asbille to return but have not discussed it with her and she seems done with the role.
- Dolly Weaver dies in the premiere, ending her role as a possible love interest for Kayce.
Where accounts differ
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How Dolly Weaver dies in the season two premiere
- Left
- The Hollywood Reporter says she was killed in a standoff between Kayce and her father, Tom Weaver.
- Centre
- Screen Rant says she was killed in a car accident as her father tried to get away after a botched kidnapping of Tate.
Luke Grimes person
Says they had reservations about continuing Kayce, did not expect more than one season, loves the role and would welcome Asbille back, though it may not happen.
“I love playing Kayce. This has been the greatest character of my life” — The Hollywood Reporter
“I would certainly love to have her around again” — Screen Rant
Left1 article
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Sympathetic Interview feature presenting Marshals as a surprise hit with an actor eager for a long run.
Centre1 article
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Yellowstone Star's Return In Taylor Sheridan Spinoff Gets Cautious Update From Luke Grimes
Neutral Spoiler-flagged follow-up that treats Grimes' answer as a cautious signal about Monica's return.
Right0 articles
No coverage yet.
- 5 Oct 16:47 First The Hollywood ReporterLC Luke Grimes Wasn’t Sure If ‘Marshals’ Would Be a Hit. Now He’s Prepping for a ‘Yellowstone’ Kind of Run
- 5 Oct 19:56 +3h 9m Screen RantN Yellowstone Star's Return In Taylor Sheridan Spinoff Gets Cautious Update From Luke Grimes
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