Yellowstone’s fifth season kicked off with a bang for the likes of John and Beth Dutton, but it also led to a painful incident involving one of the bunkhouse’s most beloved members.
The season five premiere of Yellowstone shattered rating records across the globe as Paramount Network viewers tuned in to see John Dutton (played by Kevin Costner) sworn into office as Governor of Montana. This new way of life in politics is clearly going to prove a struggle for the ranch owner as he continues to fight for his land but it’s also going to take some adjusting to for the likes of Teeter (Jen Landon), Ryan (Ian Bohen), Colby (Denim Richards) and the rest of the bunkhouse.
This transition was no more evident than in the season five premiere when the Yellowstone Ranch had to welcome hundreds of influential people from Montana to celebrate John’s new role.
The usually private family now had big names from the world of politics perusing their land and it became clear everyone had to be on their best behaviour, or risk the wrath of Rip (Cole Hauser).
In particularly comical scenes, Teeter and the rest of the bunkhouse donned their formal wear in a rare moment for the series and struggled to comprehend the lavishness the event had brought.
However, the bunkhouse members were still allowed the creative freedom in the script to ruffle a few feathers with their antics, although actor Landon has now revealed that one particular moment left her in a lot of pain.
Speaking to Jefferson White on the official Yellowstone podcast, the Jimmy Hurdstrom star asked: “For four seasons, we’ve had our own little private paradise out on the Dutton Ranch.
“Then season five, episode one, all of a sudden the rest of the state comes to the Dutton Ranch, hundreds of background,
“And the cowboys, the bunkhouse, you know as they come out of the bunkhouse in their dress shirts and look at the scene unfolding, it must be a little bit like that in real life, huh?”
“It 100 percent felt like that,” Landon replied. “And also it (gave) all of these parallel moments.
“For example, like one of the points in the scene is like the cowboys, we’re cowboy jousting and then we’re the ones having a blast, they’re not.
“Let me tell you, on the day we were shooting, we were the ones having a party. I mean, even in between takes we’re still going after each other.”
However, the cast’s playfulness didn’t come without its consequences.
Landon went on: “I had rope burn so bad, I learned never to celebrate by grabbing the end of your rope.
“I had rope burn so bad I had to sleep with my hand elevated by like a window that was bringing in 18-degree air at night. But it was worth it, Jeff.”
Landon let out a laugh as the pair continued their conversation, although White admitted he was “p****d” he missed out on the scene.
White has been taking a backseat so far in season five as he continues his new life away from the Yellowstone at the 6666 Ranch in Texas.
Initially sent there as punishment by John for disobeying his orders, Jimmy matured into a hardened cowboy and even landed himself a new fiancée.
Jimmy and Emily (Kathryn Kelly) are out of the picture for now as they start their new lives together.
However, it is believed the pair will reappear at some point in season five.
Whether this will lead to a Teeter and Jimmy reunion is yet to be seen, but fans would undoubtedly love to see the two bunkhouse favourites back together.
Yellowstone’s Jen Landon hints at young Teeter cameo as she teases co-star’s child cast
Several members of the Dutton family have had their backstories even more fleshed out in the latest gripping season of Taylor Sheridan’s smash hit drama Yellowstone. As Josh Lucas extends his role as a young John Dutton (played by Kevin Costner) in the Paramount Network drama’s fifth outing, there could be a chance of meeting some of the bunkhouse crew years before they found themselves on the ranch.
Yellowstone star Jen Landon has hinted Cole Hauser’s daughter could eventually be cast as a younger version of her character Teeter.
During a discussion with co-star Jefferson White, who portrays Jimmy Hurdstrom, the actors touched on the greater number of flashback scenes during the fifth season.
Although most of the bunkhouse crew weren’t part of the Yellowstone staff during the 1990s era of the Dutton saga, there could be opportunities to explore their early lives before they became wranglers.
“What’s fun about it is there is a young Teeter somewhere,” Jefferson joked. “Somewhere in Arkansas while that is happening!”
Jen laughed at the concept but admitted, “That’s true!”
She then touched on a popular fan theory regarding Cole’s daughter Steely Hauser which arose when he posted on Instagram on Father’s Day this year.
“Have you seen?” she said. “I feel like we’re all actively trying to have Cole Hauser’s daughter play young Teeter.”
While an appearance from teenage Teeter is unlikely at this stage, Jen was adamant Cole’s daughter should make her Yellowstone debut at some point.
“Like, at least in something external to the show,” she suggested on the Official Yellowstone Podcast.
“In some kind of roleplay thing. Anyway, for another episode, we should have her on because she’s cool.
“I love that kid, she became a real friend, a real friend this summer.”
Many fans couldn’t help but notice a striking resemblance between Jen’s character and Steely, especially thanks to their shared liking of pink hair.
Cole’s Father’s Day post was flooded with comments pointing out the similarities, with some fans hoping she eventually makes a cameo as Teeter’s young counterpart.
@eglasheen asked: “Is she playing young Teeter this season!?”
“A mini Teeter!” @krstna1314 replied. And @samanthawoltz exclaimed: “She has Teeter hair!!”
In another post featuring Steely, Jen commented: “Steely is an icon!!!”
To which Cole’s wife Cynthia replied: “Thank [you] for taking Steely under your wing. It means so much to her.”
Their comments have certainly stirred rumours an appearance from Steely could eventually happen, although nothing has been confirmed just yet.
Yellowstone season 5 returns to Paramount Network in the USA on January 1 and Paramount+ in the UK on January 2.