Attention Yellowstone fans! It’s time to break out the cowboy boots and Stetsons as the Dutton family returns for the final episodes of the series. And the list of their problems is as long as an arm.
In addition to Betty (Kelly Reilly) and Jamie (Wes Bentley) potentially plotting to kill each other, John (Kevin Costner) must face the fact that the Yellowstone ranch has cost him his inheritance. As seen in the midseason finale, a bacterial disease called brucellosis threatens to wipe out his cattle, forcing him to ship the herd to Texas. Not only does this move bring Beth and Rip (Cole Hauser) closer to Jim’s 6666 ranch, but it could also put Daton in bankruptcy with the land lease.
After a fifth season full of twists and turns, fans are curious about the rest of the events. Unfortunately, there won’t be any new episodes for a while, but that doesn’t mean the series is over. There is much more to come.
Release date: When will the final episodes of Yellowstone be released?
After initial reports that Yellowstone would return for Season 5 Part 2 in Fall 2023, the announcement shocked fans. Kevin Costner’s departure, which halted production. The hiatus, extended by the double strike of screenwriters and actors, lasted several months. Now that both strikes are over, the Yellowstone Season 5, Part 2 release date has been pushed back to November 2024.
But Paramount Network has made other announcements about the Yellowstone franchise. In addition to the final episodes, which will air next year, two more spin-off series are officially in the works: 1944 and 2024.
“In five years, we’ve turned Yellowstone, an American cable series with five million viewers, into a successful global franchise with more than 100 million fans worldwide and multiple expansions – and counting.Chris McCarthy, chairman and CEO of Showtime & MTV Entertainment Studios, said in an official statement.
“After the success of 1883 and 1923, our new planned sequel, 1944 and 2024 yearwill take audiences on an exciting, new and unexpected journey through the complex and captivating storyline that has become a hallmark of the franchise and helped make it a global cultural phenomenon – thanks to the creative mind of Taylor Sheridan.“
How many episodes is Yellowstone season 5 part 2?
As part of this special two-part season, showrunner Taylor Sheridan said variety that season 5 consists of 14 episodes, while the previous seasons have ten. For now, Yellowstone fans can watch the first eight episodes of Season 5, which aired in late 2022, ending on January 1, 2023. But since then they are available on Paramount + in France.
While the remainder of Yellowstone’s final season has been delayed, Taylor Sheridan hinted to The Hollywood Reporter that there may be a lot more to see than originally planned. “If I think it will take 10 episodes to finish, they will give me 10– he told THR.This will take as long as necessary.”
Will Kevin Costner be in Yellowstone Season 5 2?
It is not yet known whether Kevin Costner will appear in the new episodes of the second part of Yellowstone 5. But it looks like it will be without him. According to Matt Belloni of The Town podcast, Kevin Costner will not be returning to finish the series.
It’s all the more awkward because Kevin Costner is now fully involved in the production of a new two-parter, Horizon: An American Saga. In an interview with THR, Sheridan said that she was “disapointedAbout Kevin’s decision to leave Yellowstone.
“My opinion of Kevin as an actor has not changed“, he said.His portrayal of John Dutton is iconic and powerful…and I’ve never had an issue with Kevin that we couldn’t resolve over the phone. But once the lawyers get involved, people can’t talk to each other and start talking about the wrong things and trying to shift the blame to how the press or the public reacts.“
He follows: “He took a lot on his shoulders and I don’t know if anyone deserves it. It seems that his film is a big priority for him and he wants to focus on other things. I hope it’s worth it – and that it’s a good movie“.
Additionally, Kevin Costner confirmed his plans to leave the show in September during his divorce proceedings from ex-wife Christine Baumgartner. According to the actor, he left the show after learning that the final season would be split into two people. In addition to working on Horizon: An American Saga, he said they will be paid $12 million per episode, down from previous seasons.
“I couldn’t help them anymore“He said about season six, according to the outlet.”We tried to negotiate, they offered me less money compared to the previous seasons, there were problems with the artistic direction… We got to the figure and they left. I was told it was a little disappointing that it was the #1 series and I wasn’t in it“.
Deadline reports that Taylor Sheridan decided to call time on Yellowstone last February. According to the publication, this decision was made after Kevin requested to shoot the remaining six episodes in one week. Sources told Deadline that Paramount Network had “RejectedHis request was considered instead New Yellowstone spin-off with Matthew McConaugheywhich would have ended the original series.
According to Puck News, the filming schedule is still being discussed by those behind the series.Estimates 30 to 45 days of filming“, while Kevin’s team responded with “Varies from one week to three weeks“.
In this context, we still don’t know if we’ll see John Dutton again…
Who Will Be Part of the Yellowstone Season 5 Cast?
Based on how the first part ended, the cast of Yellowstone season 5 second part could include, in addition to Kevin Costner: Kelly Reilly, Wes Bentley, Luke Grimes, Cole HauserKelsey Asbill, Bracken Merrill, Finn Little, Gil Birmingham, Mo Brings Plenty, Wendy Moniz and Piper Perabo.
Fans can also see cowboys and cowboys like Forry J. Smith, Danny Richards, Ian Bohen, Ryan Bingham, Jen Landon, and Hussey Harrison.
Where can we watch Yellowstone season 5 episode 2?
While Yellowstone first aired in France on TMC, it is now fully available for streaming on the Paramount+ platform. Therefore, the final episodes will be broadcast for French fans.
Source: Allocine
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