Hulu is quietly developing a brutal TV show pilot that could rival Yellowstone — and it's even 'copied' a famous Taylor Sheridan casting tradition
Hulu is developing a TV pilot based on the graphic novel Southern Bastards, starring Erin Kellyman, Kevin Bacon, and Tim McGraw. The series follows a military veteran who returns to her hometown in Alabama to confront her estranged father and a corrupt football coach. With ties to Yellowstone through McGraw's casting, the show may emerge as a dark, Southern crime drama rival.
- ▪Hulu has ordered a pilot for a TV adaptation of the graphic novel Southern Bastards by Jason Aaron and Jason Latour.
- ▪The show stars Erin Kellyman as Roberta, a former marine seeking her estranged father in Craw County, Alabama.
- ▪Kevin Bacon plays Earl, son of the county’s legendary sheriff, while Tim McGraw portrays Coach Boss, a powerful and corrupt high school football coach.
- ▪Tim McGraw previously starred as James Dutton in the Yellowstone prequel series 1883, linking the two projects.
- ▪The series is described as 'The Dukes of Hazzard by the Coen Brothers' and explores themes of generational trauma, violence, and organized crime.
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Streaming Hulu Hulu is quietly developing a brutal TV show pilot that could rival Yellowstone — and it's even 'copied' a famous Taylor Sheridan casting tradition News By Jasmine Valentine published 28 April 2026 Southern Bastards is currently in production When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Tim McGraw as James Dutton in 1883. (Image credit: Paramount) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Hulu has ordered a TV show pilot of graphic novel Southern Bastards, which is currently in developmentErin Kellyman and Kevin Bacon lead that cast, and it’s directed by…
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