Is “Yellowstone” ending? Fans of the beloved Paramount Network collection have been fearful the top of the Montana-set drama is close to, all because of a report printed by Deadline on Feb. 6. The outlet reported that collection co-creator and showrunner Taylor Sheridan and Paramount Network are transferring towards concluding the present in its present type. But, the outlet added, there could be a “franchise extension” that may hold the story of the Dutton household going, with Matthew McConaughey becoming a member of the present as the brand new star. Deadline mentioned it was unclear which members of the present forged would carry over to the potential new collection. Kevin Costner, who presently stars as John Dutton III, would even be leaving, Deadline claimed.
Paramount, nevertheless, denied the report back to Deadline and in a press release to POPSUGAR. “We have no news to report. Kevin Costner is a big part of ‘Yellowstone’ and we hope that’s the case for a long time to come. Thanks to the brilliant mind of Taylor Sheridan, we are always working on franchise expansions of this incredible world he has built. Matthew McConaughey is a phenomenal talent with whom we’d love to partner,” a spokesperson informed POPSUGAR.
For his half, Sheridan continues to have a powerful relationship with Paramount and has already expanded the “Yellowstone” universe with two prequel collection — “1883” and “1923” — for Paramount+. “1923,” which stars Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren, has been renewed for season two. Meanwhile, the second half of “Yellowstone”‘s fifth season is about to premiere on Paramount Network in summer time 2023.
Sheridan has additionally created different exhibits for Paramount+, together with “Mayor of Kingstown,” and “Tulsa King.” He’s behind two extra upcoming collection for the streamer, as properly: “Lioness” starring Zoe Saldaña and Nicole Kidman, and “Bass Reeves,” starring David Oyelowo and Dennis Quaid and itself an offshoot of “1883.” So even when “Yellowstone” correct ends, there’ll nonetheless be many extra exhibits prefer it to come back.
Is Kevin Costner Leaving “Yellowstone?”
Deadline mentioned that Costner’s difficulty lies along with his filming schedule. The actor had allegedly restricted himself to 65 days of capturing for the primary a part of the fifth season, however he solely wished to movie for 50. For half two of the season, Deadline mentioned he solely wished to spend one week capturing, which has triggered points. Costner has not commented on the report.
The collection additionally stars Luke Grimes, Kelly Reilly, Wes Bentley, Cole Hauser, Kelsey Asbille and Gil Birmingham. Costner received a Golden Globe for his efficiency on the present again in January.
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