No ‘6666,’ but ‘Yellowstone’s beloved Jimmy Hurdstrom lands on ‘Marshals’ S2

“Yellowstone” favorite Jefferson White is saddling up again on "Marshals."

White will reprise his role as Jimmy Hurdstrom in Season 2 of CBS’ “Marshals,” reuniting him with the Taylor Sheridan universe.

“I’m thrilled to dive into the world of ‘Marshals’ and continue exploring the American West,” White said in a Sept. 16 statement. "Jimmy and I have been through a lot together, and I can’t wait to see what’s next for us."

White had initially seemed destined to star in the planned “Yellowstone” spinoff “6666,” after Jimmy was sent to train at the famed Four Sixes Ranch in Texas during “Yellowstone.” The storyline appeared to set up Jimmy’s next chapter beyond the flagship series. But Sheridan announced in August that “6666” is not going to happen.

“Marshals” stars Luke Grimes, reprising his “Yellowstone” role as Kayce Dutton, who joins an elite unit of U.S. Marshals and puts his skills as a cowboy and former Navy SEAL to work.

Speaking at a CBS press event on Sept. 16, Grimes said he and showrunner Spencer Hudnut agreed that White (and his character Jimmy) would bring value to "Marshals."

"There are characters in 'Yellowstone' that you either love or hate or whatever," said…

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