Luke Grimes, Cole Hauser and Kevin Costner on the set of ‘Yellowstone.'.Photo:Paramount+
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WhenTaylor Sheridanintroduced viewers tothe world ofYellowstone, he sparked curiosity about everything regarding the show, including where it was filmed.
Most of the series’ first three seasons were shot in Utah, not far from Yellowstone National Park. Elsewhere in the state, Park City, Ogden and Spanish Fork are all real-life locations where theYellowstonecast portrayed theiraward-winning characters, includingKevin Costner.
Apart from the financial aspect, it was also home to the real-lifeChief Joseph Ranch, the setting for the Dutton family’s ranch in the Paramount Network show. Enthusiastic fans can even stay at the ranch when cameras aren’t rolling.
The relocation also promptedYellowstonecast memberLuke Grimes, who plays Kayce Dutton in the series, to move to Montana. As he toldCowboys & Indians Magazinein October 2022, “First season, I never would’ve thought I would’ve ended up living here, but man, I’m in heaven.”
So, where isYellowstonefilmed? Here’s everything to know about where the drama shoots its scenic episodes.
Where isYellowstonefilmed?
Roughly 75 percent of the first three seasons ofYellowstonewere filmed outdoors in Utah, only hours from Yellowstone National Park. In addition to Park City, Ogden and Spanish Fork,Yellowstonewas also filmed in Heber City, Oakley, Kamas, Grantsville and Logan.
Speaking withDeseret Newsin December 2021, Moore said it “was the largest show that has ever come to the state of Utah.”
Production moved to Montana for season 4, but the show continued to shoot outdoors atChief Joseph Ranch.Yellowstonewas filmed at other locations that are open to the public. For example, the interior scenes of Beth’s office are shot at the State Capitol Building in Helena, Montana.
There were more private settings, though. Scenes of the Broken Rock Indian Reservation were captured on the real-lifeCrow Indian Reservation, which is outside of Billings, Montana, and takes up 2 million acres. The show’s production team asked the Crow Nation tribal chairman, Alvin “A.J.” Not Afraid Jr., for permission to film before securing the spot.
Sheridan expressed his gratitude to Not Afraid at an event for the series premiere in 2018. “Thank you for allowing me to tell a story, to shoot on your land and for all the guidance and advise, thank you very much,” he said, perVariety.
Is the Dutton Ranch real?
The actor felt like they “lucked out” with the eventual filming spot,saying, “They saw something that stuck, and so this ranch has just served as another character, might as well have a voice for itself.”
According to its owners, it started with a “cold call.” Ananecdote on their websitereads, “We did not have the ranch listed as a film location. We are humbled and honored that Paramount chose our ranch as the setting of this amazing series.”
Can you stay at the Dutton Ranch in real life?
The inside of Chief Joseph Ranch’s lodge in Montana, where the Paramount Network show ‘Yellowstone’ films, calling it the Dutton Ranch.Paramount Network
Fans ofYellowstonecan travel to the Chief Joseph Ranch and stay for at least three nights in a cabin on the property — provided the show isn’t filming.
Guests are welcome to stay longer with the option to rent out “Lee Dutton’s Cabin” for $1,400 per night for up to 4 guests (the cabin can sleep up to 8 for an extra charge). Meanwhile, “Rip’s Cabin” is $1,700 per night for up to 4 guests (and can sleep up to 8 for an extra charge). Each cabin has a full kitchen, grill, and washer and dryer for laundry.
As for booking a stay at the main house, the owners made it into their private family home when they bought it in 2012. That said, every reservation includes a tour of the ranch andYellowstonesets.
Why did production move to Montana for seasons 4 and 5?
Cole Hauser as Rip Wheeler and Kelly Reilly as Beth Dutton filming ‘Yellowstone.'.Paramount+
Cortney Bergeson, whose company TC Glass supplied production with tempered glass for windows, told the outlet that her team replaced the glass the show used three times. “They pulled a guy through a window facing Brooks. We’d run up and replace it every time they broke it out. It was really cool,” she said.
Bergeson added, “It was fun to see all that. The whole crew was really awesome. We got to talk to all the actors. Everyone was really friendly.”
source: people.com
