However, Kevin Costner’s departure seemed inevitable. John Dutton’s interpreter alienated not only the show’s creator, Taylor Sheridan, but several of his co-stars as well. Just a few days ago, we talked about her violent altercation with Wes Bentley (who plays her adopted son Jamie Dutton), an incident that forced Kelly Reilly (Beth Dutton) to leave the series in tears.
our colleagues The Hollywood Reporter Take a detailed look back at Kevin Costner’s career and his recent setbacks. Because after leaving Yellowstone, the actor suffered a new setback with the bitter failure of his western horizon.
Kevin Costner’s terms to stay in Yellowstone have been rejected
The first part, financed mainly by his own funds, was a real fiasco at the box office, to the point that the release of the second film – already shot – was stopped, which was a humiliation for the Hollywood star.
The article reveals that before leaving Yellowstone (whose final episodes of Season 5 were filmed without him), Kevin Costner tried to impose drastic terms on the production. In addition to keeping his on-set presence to a minimum – a shame for the series’ protagonist – he demanded a $10 million advance, as well as the right to revise the scripts.
The demands were deemed unacceptable by Paramount, who preferred to record a premature end to the series. A decision with serious consequences, as the show’s success gave it hope for eight seasons. Paid $1.5 million per episode, Costner could pocket more than $45 million to continue the adventure.
Leaving Yellowstone cost him dearly!
Ironically, after leaving Yellowstone, the actor now lacks the cash to finance a Horizon sequel. The filming of the third part was stopped and the fourth was still in the planning stage. Staying on the series would no doubt allow him to find the necessary financing himself to bring this saga he’s dreamed of for years to life.
An alternative theatrical release had to be considered, as the first Horizon only brought in thirty million dollars on a budget of one hundred million. Kevin Costner, along with his fictional ranch, has lost the last of the credits that relaunched his career by closing the door on a TV series that accompanied his career…
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