The Yellowstone empire is expanding again, and this time, it’s a surprising move that has fans in a frenzy! Taylor Sheridan’s highly-anticipated new spin-off, Rio Palo, is being filmed in the tiny, historic town of Ferris, Texas. Known as the “Brick capital of the nation,” Ferris is now the secret home of a new saga, leaving fans to wonder: Is the town’s dark history a crucial clue to the show’s shocking plot?

The ‘Yellowstone’ Empire’s Next Battleground: Taylor Sheridan Heads to the Heart of Texas for ‘Rio Palo’

Taylor Sheridan, the creative force behind the television phenomenon Yellowstone, has once again made a move that proves his empire is growing at an unstoppable pace. The next chapter in the Yellowstone saga is not being filmed on a sprawling Montana ranch, but in a small Texas town with a dark and gritty history—the “Brick capital of the nation,” Ferris.

A ‘Brick Capital’ Becomes a Battleground

The city of Ferris, a town of just over 5,000 residents located south of Dallas, has been officially announced as the primary filming location for the upcoming Paramount+ show, Rio Palo. According to a press release, the production will feature a central home for the lead characters and will film at various sites around the community. While plot details are being kept under lock and key, the choice of a town known for its grueling history in brick-making is a deliberate and intriguing move. Will the show’s plot be built on the very foundations of this town, or is something more sinister being constructed?

Sheridan’s Texas Takeover Continues

The new series is another sign of Sheridan’s ever-growing production footprint in Texas. A known supporter of making the Lone Star State a premiere filming destination, his previous works, including the oilman drama Landman, have been filmed in the state. The announcement of Rio Palo is a powerful statement about his commitment to Texas and his vision of expanding his cinematic universe far beyond the familiar Montana setting.

The production, coordinated by King Street Productions and Sheridan’s own Bosque Ranch Productions, is expected to bring significant economic investment to the area and showcase Ferris’s unique character to a national audience.

The Unstoppable ‘Yellowstone’ Empire

Rio Palo is the latest piece in Sheridan’s massive universe, joining a growing list of highly-anticipated spin-offs. With shows like Dutton Ranch (starring Cole Hauser and Kelly Reilly) and Y: Marshalls on the horizon, it’s clear that Sheridan is not just making a show—he is building a dynasty. The addition of Rio Palo to this slate confirms that the Yellowstone world is expanding in unexpected directions, hinting at a much larger, interconnected narrative.

How will Rio Palo connect to the Dutton family saga? What dark secrets are hidden within the “Brick capital of the nation”? And what is Taylor Sheridan building in Texas that will redefine his entire empire?

What are your thoughts on this new spin-off location and its mysterious connection to the plot?