CBS Officially Announces Marshals Casting Changes For Season 2

Published Aug 12, 2026, 10:08 PM EDT Ana Dumaraog is a Writer and Editor at Screen Rant, where she expertly covers Network TV offerings, among other things She has spearheaded the effort to make the site an authority on broadcast shows, initially starting with The Big Bang Theory franchise, NCIS, and One Chicago before taking on the specialization in general. Ana has also covered a wide-spread of topics in the past — from franchises like, the MCU and Star Wars, to classic TV favorites, such as Frasier and MASH. Ana brings clarity and enthusiasm to every story she tackles—whether reporting on new releases or offering deep dives into fan-favorite franchises. Her coverage translates complex entertainment developments into engaging, audience-focused content. Kayce's world is going to look different in Marshals season 2. Yellowstone franchise's debut on traditional broadcast brought back Luke Grimes as Kayce Dutton at the forefront of the universe, as he navigated an unexpected path after the death of Monica. Joining the U.S. Marshals, with their adventures becoming the crux of the project, Sheridan has built a mostly new ensemble around him, spearheaded by his teammates — Cal, Belle, Andrea, and Miles. Other familiar faces from the Yellowstone flagship, such as Tate, Thomas Rainwater, and Mo remain players, but Marshals is clearly shifting away from its parent series' format. Thanks to the show's success, it is now set to join CBS's fall 2026 schedule, instead of being pushed again to the midseason, like its debut year. Given its early release, Marshals season 2's production has been progressing quietly for a while now, with some set images and pertinent details about what's coming for the team revealed. Weeks before it returns to primetime, however, a couple of new changes are officially revealed for the hit series. Per a new report from Deadline, CBS is making a couple of casting changes for Marshals season 2. Firstly, Marque Richardson is joining as Richardson, recurring as Assistant U.S. Attorney Patrick Burns. Meanwhile, Morgan Lindholm, who was introduced in season 1 as Maddie, will return for an expander role in the show's upcoming sophomore year. She originally functioned as just the Bullet ’N Barrel's bartender, and was subsequently revealed to be Cal’s estranged daughter. Zach Dilgard/CBS Because he is a new character, Richardson's arrival as Burns is still difficult to predict. That said, considering his position, it's possible that his arrival has more to do with the operations of the U.S. Marshals as a whole rather than something tied to Kayce and the Duttons' personal affairs. Lindholm's expanded role, however, is particularly interesting, considering where she fits into the bigger story. Aside from being just a bartender, her relationship with Cal is dark and mysterious. Maddie's bigger presence in Marshals season 2 fits well with plans to further delve into her father's cancer diagnosis. With these changes, CBS is clearly fleshing out the world of Marshals so it doesn't just rely on Kayce and the Duttons' legacy. Granted that the show will always be standing on what Yellowstone built, but by diversifying its storytelling, the network is giving it an additional boost to succeed, as it will start offering viewers more stories and characters to be invested in. For context, Marshals was the most-watched show on traditional broadcast during the 2025-2026 TV cycle, and it could continue that trend into the next season. It's only a few more weeks before all of these get some answers, with the official start of the new network TV season. However, expect that these cast changes will have a major impact on the series once the multiple cliffhangers from season 1 are at least addressed. Marshals season 2's premiere will have an altered release time, but after the first week, it will settle into its new one. Marshals Release Date 2026 - 2026-00-00 Network CBS Showrunner Spencer Hudnut