It is a soap opera in a series. For months now, Yellowstone fans have been watching the latest developments in Season 5 of the series with trepidation and excitement. This should end the adventure of the Dutton family. The first part has already aired in November 2022 in the United States, but the second is still being filmed.
Due to the writers’ and actors’ strike that shut down all of Hollywood for months, the last segment of Yellowstone was of course shelved. But the big question remains: Will Kevin Costner return for the final episodes?
The question comes after a row between the series’ star and its creator, Taylor Sheridan. This will cover salaries and creative direction for the series. But also and above all on the shooting schedule.
Indeed, Kevin Costner has expressed a desire not to be as involved as in previous seasons in his new feature film project as director: Horizon: An American Saga, a two-part Western that has monopolized his time.
This longtime passion project was conceived more than 30 years ago. And Kevin Costner was finally able to relaunch it thanks to the huge success of Yellowstone. He is the co-writer, director, executive producer and star.
A project of this magnitude raises the question of his eventual departure from the series, and that appears to be confirmed, according to journalist Matt Belloni in a new episode of his podcast. God. Here’s what he says:
“Yellowstone is expected to return to production early this year. So it might come out in spring or summer. The scripts have already been written, I am told, or are in the process of being written. The question is whether Costner will be in the final episodes of Yellowstone this season. And I understand he won’t be in these episodes at this point“.
Although Belloni’s comments have not been officially confirmed by Sheridan or Paramount, it appears that the rift between Kevin Costner and the production has proved insurmountable.
It’s unclear how Yellowstone Season 5 Episode 2 will handle the absence of its main character, but Costner not returning is clearly a major plot challenge.
Now that the SAG-AFTRA strike is over and work on the final episodes of Yellowstone can resume, it’s likely that new information will be revealed in the coming weeks.
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.
