Yellowstone: Luke Grimes on Whether Kayce and Monica Will Return to Ranch (Exclusive)

Luke Grimes sits down with ET's Cassie DiLaura for a candid conversation on all things 'Yellowstone.' The 37-year-old actor recalls the casting process and cowboy bootcamp ahead of filming. The Ohio native also opens up about his character, Kayce Dutton, and the vision quest he experiences in season 4. Plus, the former 'Brothers and Sisters' actor takes a trip down memory lane and recounts what it was like to reunite with Dave Annable for the Paramount Network show. 'ET Presents: 'Yellowstone' Aftershow,' which includes more from Grimes, along with other cast members, is streaming now on Paramount +.

[@barbararomero1083]

Best actor and best character on Yellowstone. Congrats to Luke Grimes on his awesome portrayal of Kayce Dutton.

[@joy-115]

I agree. He is so great in this role!

[@colinstell4740]

Agree. He's been my favorite character to watch.

[@ComedyBros5]

@@colinstell4740 Probably because he's about the only morally decent character in the series. lol

[@lorettacates8025]

@Erfi ]

[@kelvinb16]

Rip wheeler has entered the bunkhouse

[@JonnoPlays]

Luke announced on late night TV that he's going to be releasing a country album. That's pretty cool! 🎤 🤠 🎶

[@nicholasgarrick7546]

Luke is such an amazing actor ,and does a brilliant job with his character, love him to bit.

[@lukegrimes3997]

Hello Fan

[@bonnierobertson3993]

Luke Grimes does an incredible job! Way to go!

[@juliefisher5377]

He's such a great part of this show! Just love Kacey's journey.

[@lukegrimes3997]

Hello Fan

[@mirianscott7669]

He is awesome!… quiet usually very calm… but pure 🧨 when it comes to defend his family

[@user-ef5id9km3p]

I love how he explains Monica's conflict and how he describes her and Kayce's relationship. I'm excited for Season 5 to see how his storyline follows on from the 'vision quest' and what becomes of his family and new baby.

[@rosskroeber6157]

I've never been keen on the Monica character. She just always has come across to me as being kinda "whiny" and I don't like her constant effort to pull Kayce away from his obligation to his family. Yeah, I get that he has his own family now, but I really want to see him in the end be the one who saves the Dutton legacy.

[@dvchel]

@@rosskroeber6157 Or Tate might save it.

[@mirianscott7669]

@@rosskroeber6157 me too!, can’t stand Monica, but I love how Kacey loves his family

[@robwrtrusso88]

Badass interview. Those are rare nowadays. Seems like a good dude in real life.

[@judyg1642]

Love ths program !😊 9:10 😊

[@luwamalem9537]

Aw, this was a nice little interview of Luke! He seems like such a genuine guy and honestly, is more like Kayce than he knows lol! Now, he's living in Montana too!? I can't wait to see what happens in the last few episodes of season 4 and more!

[@aliceannburk5774]

He is so true to the program and how he is so real

[@jennj3452]

I caught that too! He's really down to earth..

[@r.c.brousseau9655]

Great interview! Love the show, love the character, love the actor!

[@lorihanlon5389]

Isn’t it?! She’s exceptional. Asks Good Questions, & Doesn’t interrupt!

[@jeanetterichardson7450]

Me too!

[@samirahamantullah8185]

What a cool cool guy.

[@Miblive]

She's great.

[@kellisargeant8417]

Good interveiwhope the show stays good 👍 it's my favorite n it stays on

[@joellafrazier1224]

Nice interview. I don’t watch ET anymore but this group of interviews was well done. It was nice to see an interviewer allow their subject to fully Answer questions. No happy talk and laughing every five seconds. Really well done.

[@cassiedilaura]

Hi Joella!! Thank you so much for those kind words. I cannot even begin to explain what these interviews mean to me!! I had the best time sitting down with the cast and diving into the show, so I’m really glad fans like you are enjoying these longer interviews!!

[@dvchel]

More of these kind of interviews indeed.

[@amyrubright8341]

I just love love love Kayce and Luke !!!!

[@richardhawkins2248]

I grew up riding horses in Colorado in the hogbacks. To me spring was a celebration. I loved watching the Indian paintbrush etc. bloom. I ended up moving south because of my work and bailed from the city. I can certainly understand why he moved up there. My wife is from LA. We really haven't been back much since her parents passed away. My wife grew up going to Idaho for the summers so she's feeling this too.

[@larrygarcia1577]

Great show . Luke seems to be a very good young man and very thankful and humble I wish him many years of happiness and success.

[@davidhornbeck1470]

I like what Beth said about why Kayce’ loved Monica…so perfectly said and yet totally unexpected at the same time from a hard ass like Beth.

[@TheKrazysexykool]

His eyes are amazing

[@LukeGrimesBackup]

Just like yours

[@denisecrawford5360]

Just love him...down to earth/real actor and person.

[@lukegrimes_lg]

Hello Denise, thanks for your comment. I really appreciate the love and support from you as a fan. Definitely gonna be more excitement on the show

[@lukegrimes_lg]

Where are you commenting from?

[@denisecrawford5360]

Philly, PA

[@lukegrimes_lg]

@@denisecrawford5360 What is the situation of the pandemic like over there?

[@denisecrawford5360]

@@lukegrimes_lg going good at the moment but with fall on the way don’t think Covid is done with us just yet.

[@patriciabilinkas3911]

I miss Kayce on the ranch.

[@MermaidCore_]

Shout out to Taylor’s writing!!!! Totally agree: best writing on TV right now!!!!

[@PreacH0921]

Best character on Yellowstone and it’s not even remotely close. A lot of that is obviously how Taylor wrote the character, but Luke’s portrayal is perfect!

[@joh8491]

I absolutely love the northern states- and Montana really stole my heart. Cant wait to be able to travel again, and go back there. This show just feels so authentic and real. I hope the people who live in the state is able to keep it as pristine and real as it is

[@REDMAN298]

Mountains are great to be around. Grat views and fun turns to take with my Corvette or Harley.

[@pattyhurless3147]

The Bitterroot is where we raised our kids, it’s amazing😄

[@dvchel]

Now I wanna visit Montana too. Great for the people and tourism.

[@rebeccamanlunas2376]

I'm watching the rerun of Yellowstone again, very nice cowboy story. I love all the characters.

[@lukegrimes_lg]

Hello Rebecca, thanks for your comment. I really appreciate the love and support from you as a fan. Definitely gonna be more excitement on the show

[@lukegrimes_lg]

Where are you commenting from?

[@caw7007]

Love what Luke said about the scenery is big part of the show! Love you all! Thanks for the adventures.

[@larrywilson4340]

The single finest series in television history! Amazing writing, acting and location that keeps us longing for more. Huge kudos to all involved in creating and producing this magnificent show!

[@starlight9025]

Nice interview. Luke is great as Kayce. His story with Monica is my favorite on the show. I hope to see their family move back to the ranch after some time away. They need to get a security system though.

[@StreetTruckinTitan]

I think Kayce and Tate moves back but not with Monica. i believe she gets killed off.

[@duncanwright4158]

@@StreetTruckinTitan thank fuck

[@davidstansbury9309]

@@StreetTruckinTitan wishful thinking 🤔

[@beaglemama7928]

I hope she leaves the show. Miserable and hateful person.

[@marykohn7725]

Love this show from season 1. Kayce is awsome and so is the whole cast. Keep it coming . Looking forward for more!!!!

[@lpifer24]

Absolutely love Luke!

[@lukegrimes_lg]

Hello Leann, thanks for your comment. I really appreciate the love and support from you as a fan. Definitely gonna be more excitement on the show

[@lukegrimes_lg]

Where are you commenting from?

[@carolheger6963]

Love all the characters on Yellowstone. I grew up with horses so love all the scenes. All my favorite actors in one show. I am happy camper

[@sharonmilam8546]

Love this show don't ever end please .can't wait for the next time! Love them all.

[@delrey874]

He's good actor 👍

[@adelaidemahina431]

Refreshing interview and great questions. So different to some of these stupid celebrity questions that get thrown around. Cassie did well across all these Yellowstone interviews. Can't wait for season 5.

[@cassiedilaura]

Thank you so much!!!!

[@NikkiBWithTheAdHd]

Monica & Kayce being twin souls 🥺💞

[@denisemakarius3963]

Luke has a gorgeous smile . I loved him in Fifty Shades of Grey he has a smile that his face just lights up just love him.

[@theodoragray2132]

I can't even imagine Kacey not returning

[@stephaner1234]

Great interview Cassie! One of the best interviews I have seen with Luke. You seem to put him at ease and the conversation flowed naturally.

[@noahbrown4259]

I feel like he was incredibly underused this season. They completely dropped his Livestock Commissioner job and the fact that he's number 2 on the ranch.

[@LizzieWestBathandBody]

Thank you ET for this! I am a VIP vendor for the Run for the Million, last August I got to meet not only Jen Landon and Jake but Luke Grimes as well. He is so humble so sweet and just an amazing young talented actor. Thank you Taylor Sheridan for all you do not just for the actors but for the people who watch your creations you are the best out there! Honest talent really down to earth people doing a great service to the people who watch the television show! The article that was signed by Jennifer Landon, Jake as well as Luke Grimes was going to be sold for the cat rescue A Second Chance Feline Rescue to help raise funds for different projects. But now it's too precious to my heart to part with, just amazing everything I can't wait for this August to come on. ❤️ I highly recommend the public to come out in Vegas for the Run for the million meet the cast of Yellowstone, 1883 and any other project Taylor Sheridan is cross promoting because anything that Taylor puts his hand on really is the genuine article he is the Levi's and genuine article! ❤️ #RunForAMillion2022 #Yellowstone #1883 #LizzieWestBathandBody #MotorCitySlime #DearyPerformanceHorses

[@lukegrimes_lg]

Hello Lizzie, thanks for your comment. I really appreciate the love and support from you as a fan. Definitely gonna be more excitement on the show

[@lukegrimes_lg]

Where are you writing from?

[@LizzieWestBathandBody]

@@lukegrimes_lg sorry I couldn't be there this year I had too many emergencies at the cat rescue. I know the results from the event 2022 Run for a Million don't be public until Yellowstone and The Last Cowboy show it on their episodes. Today I'm putting my application in for next year maybe a 20x40 booth hopefully we'll see what Amanda can come up with. I'm sure Paramount will renew for season 6. See you next time at that table!

[@lukegrimes_lg]

@@LizzieWestBathandBody its fine and I hope you make is this time

[@lukegrimes_lg]

@@LizzieWestBathandBody where are you texting from?

[@carolgrubb7561]

Love this show and all the characters. The actors are fabulous. Especially happy for Luke. Good to see someone from my hometown do so well.

[@christinapeck3573]

Amazing that Luke is from Dayton Ohio. That’s where I’m from and Hollywood seemed so far away. Nicely done, happy for his success.

[@janemckee1878]

Of course, YELLOWSTONE is #1. Luke Grimes and all the cast members are perfection in bringing their character's persona to life.

[@lukegrimes_lg]

Hello Jane, thanks for your comment. I really appreciate the love and support from you as a fan. Definitely gonna be more excitement on the show

[@lukegrimes_lg]

Where are you commenting from?

[@virginiacurrey2019]

He look totally different here in this interview. He does great portraying the Kasey character. And totally learned riding horses! Hope to see him in more outdoor movies. So happy to see Native Americans represented in this series. Have thoroughly enjoyed watching each character. He is a natural!

[@reitawahe2797]

I love Kasey he is a great actor. He helps to make Yellowstone a excellent show him and Kevin work great together. Keep bringing us more Yellowstone, good work Sherdin

[@wadewilson8011]

Just not wearing a hat.

[@gigitanksley3295]

Great actor! I remember him from Fifty Shades of Grey. He plays Christian Grey’s brother. Rita Ore plays their sister.

[@waynehogue2499]

Great interview. Love this show.

[@dewaynepugh2139]

Biggest fan of the show Yellowstone more to coming

[@LukeGrimesBackup]

Thank you for your support of Yellowstone

[@jolantaswiderska7061]

Excellent show. Love Casy part, he is a great example how I see a true man. ❤

[@gabriellagrace4734]

Me too!

[@tanyacollier9878]

He’s so faithful 😭😭

[@bevly123]

Love him ❤ He's the best out of all the characters ❤

[@lukegrimes_lg]

Hello Beverly, thanks for your comment. I really appreciate the love and support from you as a fan. Definitely gonna be more excitement on the show

[@lukegrimes_lg]

Where are you commenting from?

[@bonniewilliamson110]

Just an incredible show, and he is perfect for Casey. Yellow Stone is just what Americans need right now from our story tellers.

[@wadewilson8011]

Kayce*

[@annagiannetti7665]

What a nice guy! My absolute favourite character on Yellowstone 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@hairchick1985]

What a great interview!

[@nikkilynne38555]

Best interview yet

[@joycenesselhauf1220]

Such a great, honest way to view how the show should be made. The best out there.

[@tinapolly8042]

I love to watch this actor. He plays his parts really awesome 🤩

[@saintcaine1fan]

I love Luke’s acting 🤠

[@marysteffens4531]

Great intelligent interview!! Well done, Cassie DeiLaura!!

[@suzannehoulden5803]

I was just thinking that - she does a great job, doesn't she!

[@cassiedilaura]

Thank you Mary and Suzanne!!!! You both are so kind to take the time to leave a nice note. Appreciate it :)

[@sararyan6812]

love how humble he is hes such great actor and so glad hes found his dream role. he really was made to play kayce and how beautiful is it how the universe works and how sheridan had him in mind early on from another role he saw him in and then he become kayce.

[@freebird7284]

that shootout was epic, i love this show!

[@teresabrinkman7484]

Great show ,from the first scene 👏. Love this adventure..Golden globes everywhere..

[@1goldbaby]

He is just sooo handsome!!!

[@ameliajohnston4503]

Luke you are so great

[@arynhedrick1458]

As much as I love Luke and Kelly and Cole I think Mo is one character and actor I would love to see more of

[@BadamsvrenMonhoo-nt8lu]

Thank you so much. It is a fantastic film ❤😂

[@dgiovanni662]

Love his character , Kacey. Such a great actor.

[@joy-115]

I just love the kids that plays Tate. Such a cutie

[@Morpheen999]

Perfect example of what happens when you move out of the city and actually embrace nature, Luke said it best, he'd go back to LA and say "why am i here?"

[@tgelite4629]

You have done a great job. Love your character.

[@brendabrowning8876]

Love Kayce...Quiet Strong in every way that counts

[@lukegrimes_lg]

Hello Brenda, thanks for your comment. I really appreciate the love and support from you as a fan. Definitely gonna be more excitement on the show

[@lukegrimes_lg]

Where are you commenting from?

[@correinashea6908]

Well, I'm Canadian and already wanting to move to Montana but now that he moved....definitely gonna have to get on the go lol. Montana bound!!!!

[@user-rr1lr3hw3p]

You are amazing singer and songwriter and actor you are such a good man I wish you nothing but happiness and success in your life love your fan from plattsburg Missouri love Sheri

[@ashleyalden4701]

Wait when the show is over?!?! Y’all can never end this 😭😭😭😭

[@jgarrett7507]

He’s so humble.

[@richardsheeran7425]

What makes Kacey such a great character is Monica. She is the heart of the show. If they kill her off or have him cheat on her - I’m out.

[@leslimoore7929]

You're an incredible actor!! And yes I agree 100% cowboy material!! 🤠 such a gentle bad ass!

[@Lsu2012Bama]

God made one great looking young man! I can tell that you have a gentle soul. Never, ever change! Stay safe & I pray that God continually blesses you.

[@missnana7252]

Yessssss they have to come back!!!!

[@rubyevelyncaseyhoneycutt6118]

I THINK YOU ARE A GREAT ACTOR AND I LOVE YOUR CHARACTER IN YELLOWSTONE I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO EPISODE 5

[@joncerda351]

Love her! She's a great interviewer

[@cassiedilaura]

Hey Jon! Thanks for the kind words. Means a lot.

[@bettiehooper8398]

Love Luke. He's the Horse whisperer.

[@pjj9491]

My FAVE on Yellowstone...

[@susangriffithyakes3623]

Loved it

[@RWAC685]

Kayce And Monica Are The Best. I Can’t Wait To See What Happens. Come On Yellowstone Season 5 Let’s Go!!!

[@joycerosier9660]

That’s OUR OHIO STAR !! Much ❤ LOVE & RESPECT From OHIO !!! GOD BLESS YOU IN ALL YOU DO !! YOU ARE GIFTED TALENTED IN ACTING. AND YOUR A BEAUTIFUL SINGER N SONGWRITER AND GOOD HUMAN BEING SO HUMBLE N DOWN TO EARTH TOO !! The show HAS TO GO ON WITH CASEY BETH MONICA N RIPP n Boys !! He is THE NEXT GENERATION OF DUTTONS N YELLOWSTONE HIM N BETH N JOHN RIPP ARE MAIN CHARACTERS THEY ARE WHY IT IS #1 SHOW FAMILY N EVERYONE LOVES!!!

[@deborahspears586]

Love watching him, he’s a good actor. Will be glad to know what the “animal” means that he sees, is it a protector for him.

[@lukegrimes_lg]

Hello Deborah, thanks for your comment. I really appreciate the love and support from you as a fan. Definitely gonna be more excitement on the show

[@lukegrimes_lg]

Where are you commenting from?

[@lucasgrimes6331]

Might have to check this show out

[@jolantaswiderska7061]

Sorry for misspelled Kaysy's name...love him. Great accting... almost addicted to Yellowstone show. ❤

[@lukegrimes_lg]

Hello Jolanta, thanks for your comment. I really appreciate the love and support from you as a fan. Definitely gonna be more excitement on the show

[@lukegrimes_lg]

Where are you commenting from?

[@jolantaswiderska7061]

@@lukegrimes_lg Melbourne - Australia 😀

[@lukegrimes_lg]

@@jolantaswiderska7061 What is the situation of the pandemic like over there?

[@sjwhite54]

Love you Kayce! ❤️

[@donnanancekivell9430]

Such a great show and Kacey is just such a good guy, real heart".....................Donna in Toronto

[@user-vj4ny4cx9g]

He ia such a good actor and he is a great singer ❤❤

[@karenvasquezwoolcock]

My favorite character 👏👏👍!!

[@HalleyBay61]

Luke getting to work under the tutorlage of the ultimate filmmaker/actor/writer/musician and Western Icon in Clint Eastwood must have been really something! As much as Kevin Costner is a Hollywood Icon himself and rightfully should be recognised as such, but, Clint is at the very top of the highest peak there is. If you're gonna learn things, working with these people is a damn good way to do it.

[@judithmacintyre2897]

This is a great show just wish it was longer as it goes by too fast, maybe 20 episodes at a time would hold us over a little better! On another note, please don’t let Rip go anywhere, everyone loves Rip! I know he got a big movie contract but can’t he do both? His fans love him and he’s so good with Beth, the perfect couple. Love the horses too, just beautiful. Keep the Dutton family as it is! Don’t entertain the idea of playing John Dutton with that new gal from the protest, just doesn’t work, boring, he needs a real feisty, woman, more his age to make that work, she isn’t the one! She isn’t ranch material. Love the show, can’t wait for season 5!!!

[@sallygoodman5466]

Absolutely agree. A big NO to the vegan protester chic 👎 haha

[@lukegrimes3997]

Hello Fan

[@jayannakelley9051]

@@lukegrimes3997 - Fake 4 week ole empty account 🛑

[@lukegrimes_lg]

Hello Judith, thanks for your comment. I really appreciate the love and support from you as a fan. Definitely gonna be more excitement on the show

[@lukegrimes_lg]

Where are you writing from?

[@idarobberecht-chatelin6415]

I love the music

[@fantasma.b]

Kacey reminds me of Jax Teller.

[@eileenvandernoot3867]

I will be watching Luke! Kind of you to respond to me. You are a class act!

[@darlenedunn3885]

Amazing actor love his acting he's wonderful

[@carama3590]

I’m praying some of the inept individuals out in this world can learn from this show. These actors are absolutely phenomenal. The world needed this show. Needed to see how life really is for some people out there.

[@letitbe6361]

Kayce should become the governor everybody wants him to and he should move back home

[@mariagraff2053]

Luke is simply amazing as keyce

[@carolstewart369]

I love Yellowstone

[@lukegrimes_lg]

Hello Carol, thanks for your comment. I really appreciate the love and support from you as a fan. Definitely gonna be more excitement on the show

[@lukegrimes_lg]

Where are you commenting from?

[@marypervola2551]

Oh Kacey! You are awesome ♥️.

[@lukegrimes_lg]

Hello Mary, thanks for your comment. I really appreciate the love and support from you as a fan. Definitely gonna be more excitement on the show

[@lukegrimes_lg]

Where are you commenting from?

[@kimcremer9910]

If you ask people in Montana, they say this show is causing that growth you see in the show, and they don’t like it.