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Marshals Stars Say Kayce and Andrea’s Romance Is Still Uncertain
In the Yellowstone follow-up series Marshals, Kayce Dutton and Andrea Cruz are growing closer as colleagues and friends.
Kayce is grieving his wife Monica, whose death was written as happening off-screen, and season one showed him and his son mourning her.
The show is developing their connection as a slow-building, will-they-or-won’t-they relationship rather than a romance based only on attraction.
Luke Grimes, who plays Kayce, says viewers are meant to sense a possible romance, but he does not know where it will lead.
Ash Santos, who plays Andrea, says the gradual approach is uncommon on television and has helped draw fan interest.
Grimes says the first season paid tribute to Monica, and Kayce may now explore new storylines while honoring her memory.
Marshals stars Luke Grimes and Ash Santos say Kayce Dutton and Andrea Cruz’s relationship is being built as a friendship-first, “will-they-or-won’t-they” story.
Grimes says the actors do not know where the relationship is going.
The pairing could become a romance for Kayce after the off-screen death of his wife, Monica Dutton.
Both actors say the slow development is part of what has drawn attention from viewers.
Grimes says Marshals paid tribute to Monica before opening new storylines for Kayce.
- Who
- Marshals stars Luke Grimes and Ash Santos, whose characters are Kayce Dutton and Andrea Cruz.
- What
- They discussed the characters’ uncertain, potentially romantic relationship.
- When
- The interview was published on Oct. 18, 2026.
- Where
- The discussion was with Screen Rant.
- Why
- The actors say the story is built around a friendship that may or may not become a romance.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Monica Dutton was killed off-screen.
Kayce and his son, Tate, began mourning Monica.
Screen Rant published its interview with Luke Grimes and Ash Santos about Kayce and Andrea’s relationship.
- Characters
- Kayce Dutton and Andrea Cruz
- Actors
- Luke Grimes and Ash Santos
- Kayce’s late wife
- Monica Dutton, played by Kelsey Asbille
- Show
- Marshals season 1
- Interview outlet
- Screen Rant
What people are saying
And honestly, we don't know, like, I don't know where it's going.
They are really complementary souls with each other.
I think that's why it's gaining so much attention is because you're not seeing that very often right now on TV.