Quick read: 2 minutes- Country music star Riley Green is set to co-star with Luke Grimes in Marshals.
- The pair forged a strong friendship, with Luke inspiring Riley to venture into acting.
- Riley discusses his portrayal of Garrett, a former Navy SEAL character he characterizes as “troubled.”
Country sensation Riley Green is making his entry into the expansive Yellowstone universe, a development that has thrilled country music enthusiasts. Details about Garrett, his character in Marshals, have largely been under wraps – until recently.
The upcoming spinoff series (set to air on CBS, a departure from Yellowstone‘s usual platform) sees Luke Grimes return as Kayce Dutton. Kayce has relocated from the Yellowstone Ranch to serve with the U.S. Marshals. Fans can also anticipate the reappearance of beloved Yellowstone characters, with Mo Brings Plenty (Mo), Brecken Merrill (Tate), and Gil Birmingham (Thomas Rainwater) reprising their roles.
So, where does Riley Green’s character factor in? The country star recently detailed his role to ExtraTV. “Garrett is a former Navy SEAL who served alongside Luke (Grimes’ character). He’s a troubled individual,” Riley revealed. “He carries the weight of past experiences shared with Luke. Upon his return, he grapples with these struggles, while Kayce persistently endeavors to assist him and integrate him into the Western way of life as a Marshal. It’s quite a vulnerable character. He’s endured significant hardship, and for me, immersing myself in that mindset was a compelling challenge. It proved to be a fantastic role.”
Naturally, fans are curious whether Riley’s musical talents will be featured in the series. He hinted, “I’ll be playing a bit. Garrett does indeed play some guitar.”
Riley attributes his foray into acting to the encouragement of his friend, Luke Grimes. Having assisted the Yellowstone star with his musical endeavors (Luke’s upcoming album, Redbird, is due out April 3rd), Luke reciprocated by guiding Riley into his acting debut. “It was a truly enjoyable experience,” he shared. “Because it was something I approached with a degree of apprehension… I no longer get stage fright for concerts, having performed for so long, but this was entirely new territory. It presented a significant learning curve, and I’m grateful for their patience with me.”
The acclaimed “Worst Way” singer is undoubtedly offering audiences a compelling reason to tune in when Marshals makes its debut on March 1st.
Katie Bowlby serves as the Digital Director at Country Living, specializing in pop culture coverage encompassing country music, Yellowstone, and all things HGTV, alongside curating gift guides and product reviews. She has dedicated over 11 years to Country Living, having previously contributed to Southern Living. This Indiana University alumna is also responsible for designing the cross-stitch pattern featured in every magazine issue.