Amid reviews that Yellowstone has been canceled, followers are curious concerning the off-screen drama involving the present’s greatest star.
In case you weren’t conscious, this seems to be a tough time in Kevin Costner’s private life.
Final 12 months, he was served with divorce papers by Christine Baumgartner, his spouse of 18 years.
Shortly thereafter, it was confirmed that the veteran star was going via a cut up in his skilled life, as effectively.
In Could of 2023, Paramount introduced that Yellowstone would finish its five-year run.
Now, with the present’s (allegedly) ultimate slate of episodes lower than every week away, followers have loads of questions.
Is the sequence nonetheless coming to an finish, as deliberate? Are the reviews of Costner’s diva-like habits correct?
The Costner Issue
At one level, Yellowstone was the most well-liked present on tv. And but quite a few reviews claimed that Costner had been clashing with creator Taylor Sheridan over simply what number of days he needed to work.
A rep for Costner denied that his consumer was refusing to stay on set for greater than every week at a time, making an attempt to shoot down the hypothesis as follows:
“The idea that Kevin was only willing to work one week on the second half of season 5 of Yellowstone is an absolute lie,” this assertion learn.
“It’s ridiculous — and anybody suggesting it shouldn’t be believed for one second.
“As everyone who knows anything about Kevin is well aware, he is incredibly passionate about the show and has always gone way above and beyond to ensure its success.”
We don’t know for sure if the Costner controversy led to the cancelation of Yellowstone, however Chris McCarthy, president and CEO Showtime/MTV Leisure Studios, mentioned on the time:
“Yellowstone has been the cornerstone on which we have now launched a complete universe of worldwide hits — from 1883 to Tulsa King.
“I am confident our Yellowstone sequel will be another big hit, thanks to the brilliant creative mind of Taylor Sheridan and our incredible casts who bring these shows to life.”
The Spinoff Hypothesis
Beforehand, we had heard {that a} forthcoming Yellowstone sequel will function Matthew McConaughy within the lead position.
However that venture seems to be useless within the water.
Nonetheless, one other Yellowstone spinoff — The Madison, starring Michelle Pfeiffer — is now in manufacturing.
It’s anticipated to premiere someday in late 2025.
Costner has starred as patriarch John Dutton III since Yellowstone debuted in June 2018.
Now, nonetheless, it seems to be as if Costner is not going to seem in Yellowstone Season 5B, which premieres on Sunday.
Yellowstone already has a slew of prequel and spinoff sequence, together with 1883, 1923, and the aforementioned The Madison.
It’s been rumored that Paramount would possibly “uncancel” Yellowstone and produce the present again for a sixth season … with out Costner.
However that has but to be confirmed.
The unique drama tells the story of the Dutton household, who’ve owned and operated America’s largest ranch for six generations.
Viewers have been proven how turmoil and native enemies threaten the ranch’s success. Furthermore, the non-public lives of the Dutton brood have additionally been explored at size.
And nowadays, the drama off-camera is sufficient to rival something that occurs on the ranch.
