Once upon a time, Yellowstone appeared to haven’t any finish in sight.
All of that got here crashing down this 12 months amid rumors of unrest on the set on account of Kevin Costner’s supposed lack of availability to shoot the again half of Yellowstone Season 5.
In current months, Paramount Network has canceled the highly-rated collection however nonetheless intends on filming and airing a ultimate batch of episodes to halt the Dutton household’s present-day drama.
Costner spoke publicly about his departure for the primary time throughout a baby help listening to as a part of his divorce proceedings from his spouse, Christine Baumgartner.
Initial studies earlier this 12 months urged Costner’s exit was on account of his capturing schedule, however the actor claimed he modified his personal schedule to movie the primary a part of Yellowstone Season 5.
In flip, it meant he had much less focus and time to shoot his four-part film franchise Horizon.
The actor revealed that he had a “pay or play” clause, which meant he ought to have obtained $12 million for filming the second half of the season.
People studies that he was requested in courtroom whether or not he’d been paid his wage for the episodes that have not been filmed.
“I will probably go to court over it.” It was the Season 5 cut up, he stated, based on People, in what he characterised as a “long, hard-fought negotiation” that led to his exit.
Costner additionally touches upon whether or not he would have remained with the collection for a possible sixth season.
“I’ve been told it’s a little disappointing that [it’s] the #1 show on TV, I’m not participating,” based on People.
“I couldn’t help them anymore. We tried to negotiate, they offered me less money than previous seasons, there were issues with the creative,” he stated.
Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan beforehand opened up concerning the finish of the collection and Costner’s departure.
“His movie seems to be a great priority to him, and he wants to shift focus,” Sheridan famous.
“I sure hope [the movie is] worth it — and that it’s a good one.”
While Yellowstone has but to start filming the ultimate episodes, there is no telling whether or not Costner will truly return for the final hurrah.
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