India, Aug. 18 -- The beloved Yellowstone universe is expanding once again, this time with a spinoff focused on Beth Dutton (Kelly Reilly) and Rip Wheeler (Cole Hauser). But in a surprising twist, the production has shifted from Montana, the heartland of the original series, to Texas, reported TV Insider.

The report revealed that filming for the show is currently underway in Ferris, Texas, under the working title Rio Palo. Representatives for 101 Studios later clarified that the title is only a placeholder name for the yet-untitled spin-off of Beth and Rip.

The Texas production base is a significant departure from Yellowstone's roots. Fans last saw Beth, Rip, and Carter (Finn Little) settling on a ranch near Dillon, Montana, which is ne...