Behind the Scenes with Cole Hauser: The Making of Rip Wheeler on Yellowstone

🎥Cole Hauser talks about how Taylor Sheridan had him in mind for the role of Rip Wheeler and his thoughts on working with Sheridan.

💑Hauser shares his favorite part about playing Rip and how he prepares for the character, both physically and emotionally. He also discusses the complexity of Rip's character and the different sides he gets to portray.

🔥The actor reflects on the relationship between Rip and Beth, discussing the challenges they face and the depth of their love for each other. He also talks about the impact of their relationship on the audience.

📺Hauser shares his thoughts on the social media reactions to Yellowstone, including people dressing up as Beth and Rip for Halloween. He discusses the growth of the show and its characters and his pride in being a part of it.

🌄The actor describes his experience shooting in Montana and his connection to the state, as his family is from there. He talks about the beauty of the location and how it enhances the storytelling.

How did Cole Hauser feel when he found out Taylor Sheridan had him in mind for the role of Rip?

—Hauser was thrilled when he heard that Taylor Sheridan had him in mind for the role of Rip. He had been watching Yellowstone for a long time and admired Sheridan's work as a writer.

What is Cole Hauser's favorite part about playing Rip?

—Hauser loves that Rip's character has many different sides. He enjoys exploring the dark side of Rip, as well as his love, romance, passion, friendship, and loyalty. He considers it a dream come true as an actor.

How does Cole Hauser's real-life relationship with his wife influence his portrayal of Rip's relationship with Beth?

—Hauser has been with the same woman for a long time, similar to Rip's relationship with Beth. He draws from his own experiences and uses them to enhance the chemistry between Rip and Beth on screen.

What does Cole Hauser think of the social media reaction to Yellowstone?

—Hauser is amazed and grateful for the social media reaction to Yellowstone. He finds it incredible to see people dressing up as Beth and Rip for Halloween and the love the show has received from its audience.

What was Cole Hauser's experience shooting in Montana?

—Shooting in Montana has been a big deal for Hauser, as his family is from there. He feels honored to be able to work in the state and explore the mountains. Montana's beauty adds to the overall impact of the show.

00:17Taylor Sheridan had Cole Hauser in mind for the role of Rip Wheeler on Yellowstone. Hauser was thrilled to hear this.

00:41Hauser loves the different sides of Rip's character and enjoys exploring the dark side, as well as the love, romance, passion, friendship, and loyalty.

02:45Hauser draws from his own long-term relationship with his wife to enhance the chemistry between Rip and Beth on screen.

04:28Hauser is amazed by the social media reaction to Yellowstone, including people dressing up as Beth and Rip for Halloween.

06:33Shooting in Montana has been a big deal for Hauser, as his family is from there. He loves being able to work in the state and explore the mountains.