Since its release in 2018, the Yellowstone series has been a hit with both American and French audiences, as evidenced by its excellent viewership rating of 4.3/5 on AlloCiné. However, fans are well aware that Taylor Sheridan’s hit western is getting ready to bow out soon at the end of its 5th season, which will air on Paramount+.
But while you wait to discover the ultimate predicament of the Dutton family at the helm of the largest ranch in the United States, we invite you to learn a little more behind the scenes of this essential series. If you are a die-hard fan of the series or a viewer who just started, here are 5 anecdotes that should satisfy your curiosity!
Dutton Ranch is real (and you can stay there!)
This is one of the iconic settings of the world born from Taylor Sheridan’s imagination: the ranch owned by John Dutton (Kevin Costner) and his family really exists. The Chief Joseph Ranch in Montana, as his real name is, serves as the filming location for the series. But that’s not all…: even the most excited spectators can have a night out!
Thus, it is possible to make a reservation at Lee Dutton’s (Dave Annable) or Rip Wheeler’s (Cole Hauser) cabin and this is the only way you can visit this now flagship place for all enthusiasts.
How to become a real cowboy
Before and every year since the first season of Yellowstone, Taylor Sheridan has invited the cast of the series to participate in a boot camp like no other. On the program: riding lessons, lasso shooting and herd management. So many essential skills to become a cowboy worthy of the name!
This essential training allows Western stars to come across as more authentic on screen, truly immersing themselves in this lifestyle. However, some members of the cast already know the ropes, such as Jake Remy (Jake), Ryan Bingham (Walker) and Ethan Lee (Ethan), not to mention Forry J. on Smith (Lloyd Pearce), who is only 8 years old. year, already participated in his first rodeo competition.
A big first for Jefferson White
If the intense training set by Taylor Sheridan allowed the cast of the series to perform many stunts themselves, namely the horse riding and the lasso sequence, it was also a great first for Jefferson White!
The interpreter of Jimmy Herdstrom, one of the fan favorite characters, had never mounted a horse before entering Yellowstone. “Everything Jim is learning or going through, I’m also experiencing for the first time. I had never ridden a horse before this job. I’ve obviously never done a rodeo. All this was completely new to me. “ He explained in an interview decide.
sewn role
For Chef Gabriel “Gator” Guilbeau, his experience on the series was also a first. In charge of food service on the set of Yellowstone, as in many other films and TV series before him, this time the professional found himself… in front of the camera!
Yes! Taylor Sheridan asked her to play the cook of the Dutton family on screen. Gator, a newcomer to the field, was fortunately able to take advantage of the advice of his co-star Kevin Costner. “I remember him telling me not to really change the script, but to make it my own. Master your lines, have fun – just don’t read them and spit them out. “ He trusted American magazine.
More than one string to his bow
When he’s not sharing valuable advice with his colleagues, Kevin Costner also spends a lot of time in the studio. The American actor actually has a country rock band called Kevin Costner & Modern West.
In 2020, they released the self-titled album Tales from Yellowstone and a collection of songs written from the perspective of his character, John Dutton. Several of their titles have also made it into the series over the seasons!
Building on its success, Yellowstone also spawned spin-offs 1883 and 1923, which were discovered on Paramount+. Not forgetting the prolific Taylor Sheridan’s other projects available on the platform: The Mayor of Kingstown, The King of Tulsa, Special Operations: The Lion and very soon Lawmen: The Bass Reeves Story.
Before you discover the end of Yellowstone soon, find seasons 1 through 4 and the first episode of season 5 of the series on Paramount+.
Source: Allocine
Camila Luna is a writer at Gossipify, where she covers the latest movies and television series. With a passion for all things entertainment, Camila brings her unique perspective to her writing and offers readers an inside look at the industry. Camila is a graduate from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) with a degree in English and is also a avid movie watcher.
