Is Kevin Costner Leaving ‘Yellowstone’? Paramount Network Speaks Out Amid Report on Show’s Future

Yellowstone is known for its over-the-top plot lines and complicated family drama, but the show’s cast and crew has also been involved in plenty of offscreen controversy over the years.

 does end in its current form sooner than expected, reportedly due to a conflict in Kevin Costner's schedule, it won't come as a surprise to Wes Bentley. The actor, who plays Montana State Attorney General Jamie Dutton, the adopted son of Costner's character, John Dutton, recently told at SCAD TVFest that his character's mortality — and those of others, like Costner — is something he's pondered since season 1 of the hit Paramount Network show.«I thought about this in season 1,» Bentley told the outlet, «because it’s always a possibility in TV, right? We’re always ready to die… [And John] really has got this hypnotic pull on Jamie.»Bentley made the remarks nearly two weeks after  reported alleged disagreements over Costner's filming schedule. According to the report, Costner, who recently unboxed his Golden Globe for his role on , allegedly requested one week of shooting to complete the remaining eight episodes in the back half of season 5, which is slated to air in the summer.

Prepared for the worst. As rumors circulate about the future of Yellowstone, Wes Bentley said that he’s already considered what the show would look like without Kevin Costner.

potential cancellation buzz surrounding the Paramount+ TV series.Rumors have swirled recently that star Kevin Costner may be leaving the Western family drama, with reports Matthew McConaughey could take his place.Bentley, 44, told TVLine that he has thought about what the show would be like without Costner as John Dutton.“I thought about this in Season 1 because it’s always a possibility in TV, right? We’re always ready to die,” the “Hunger Games” actor said.“Yellowstone” wrapped its fifth season earlier this year and is on hiatus until the summer.Bentley — who plays Jamie Dutton, the son of Costner’s John — noted how his character would be upset by the loss of his father because John “has got this hypnotic pull on Jamie.”“Jamie would have been completely lost. Maybe part of him would be frantic trying to take care of the ranch,” Bentley explained.

"Yellowstone" star Wes Bentley admitted he's thought about the fate of Kevin Costner's character John Dutton amid reports Costner might not return for season six. Bentley, who stars as John's adopted son Jamie Dutton, opened up about how the patriarch's death could affect his character, in a new interview with TV Line. "I thought about this in season one," the actor said while attending SCAD TVFest.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter The David Oyelowo-led “Bass Reeves” series at Paramount+ from Taylor Sheridan has cast Barry Pepper in a series regular role, Variety has learned exclusively. Along with Oyelowo, Pepper joins a cast that also includes Dennis Quaid, Forrest Goodluck, and Lauren E. Banks. The series is based on the true story of the titular lawman. Per the official description, “Reeves, known as the greatest frontier hero in American history, worked in the post-Reconstruction era as a federal peace officer in the Indian Territory, capturing over 3,000 of the most dangerous criminals without ever being wounded.”

Jennifer Maas TV Business Writer Paramount surpassed 77 million streaming subscribers in Q4, adding 10 million to Paramount+ alone to reach nearly 56 million customers for that platform. In comparison, the paid streamer added 4.6 million subscribers in the third quarter, reaching nearly 67 million global direct-to-consumer customers overall for Paramount by the end of September. During the fourth quarter, Paramount Global’s SVOD launched splashy Taylor Sheridan titles “1923,” yet another a prequel to his hit Paramount Network series “Yellowstone,” and the Sylvester Stallone-led “Tulsa King,” as well as the “Criminal Minds” revival “Criminal Minds: Evolution” and the streaming debut of “Top Gun: Maverick.”

Wes Bentley is opening up about the recent, and big, Yellowstone headlines that fans have been talking about since the start of the month.

Golden Globe award after missing the ceremony in Los Angeles last month.Costner, who was forced to skip the event due to severe flooding near his home, was named best actor in a TV drama for his work in Paramount’s “Yellowstone.”The 68-year-old actor unboxed the trophy from his bed and posted a sweet video of the moment on social media earlier this week. “We watched from home and it wasn’t the same,” Costner said in the video, referencing his wife, Christine Baumgartner.“We watched the whole doggone thing and my kids heard our name be called, and we weren’t at one of the greatest parties in the world,” the father of seven continued.

Kevin Costner invited the world into his bedroom, and it was in that intimate setting where he gave an emotional acceptance speech after unboxing his Golden Globe for Best Actor in a Drama Series.The star recalled the night he was forced to miss the 2023 Golden Globes due to devastating floods in California. Costner, who lives in the celebrity enclave of Montecito, California, said he and his wife got cut off in Ventura on their way to the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills and were forced to watch it from home.«We felt so horrible about that and there was just nothing we could do, and we watched the time like sand in a bottle go out as our chances dimmed of getting there,» he explained.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter The “Bass Reeves” series from Taylor Sheridan starring David Oyleowo has added two new series regulars, Variety has learned exclusively. Forrest Goodluck and Lauren E. Banks are both set to star in the show alongside series lead Oyelowo and previously announced cast member Dennis Quaid. The series is based on the true story of the titular lawman. Per the official description, “Reeves, known as the greatest frontier hero in American history, worked in the post-Reconstruction era as a federal peace officer in the Indian Territory, capturing over 3,000 of the most dangerous criminals without ever being wounded.” Banks will play Jennie, described as “the strong and fiercely loyal wife of Bass Reeves.” Goodluck will play Billy Crow, said to be a “young Cherokee man with an affinity for dime store books and gaudy style.”

Actor Kevin Costner shared a video of him unboxing the Golden Globe award he won for his role in Paramount's "Yellowstone." Costner was unable to accept the award in person because of heavy rainfall and flooding in California that was happening at the time of the award show. Weeks after the award ceremony, Costner received his trophy in the mail.

Kevin Costner won at the Golden Globes earlier this year for his work on Yellowstone but he was unable to attend the award ceremony due to the heavy rainfall and flooding that California was experiencing at the time.

Following the success of Yellowstone and numerous prequel spin-offs, Taylor Sheridan has proven himself to be the 'King of Western TV', delivering hit after hit for Paramount+ in recent years.However, as news spreads that his most popular series might be coming to an abrupt end with the finale of its current season, all eyes are on the showrunner to see if the 52-year-old can work his magic again without his flagship series.Despite the show's incredible ratings, it has been reported that lead actor Kevin Costner is seeking to limit his time filming in order to work on his own Western passion project.The actor's time on Yellowstone may now end with the second half of its current season, which aired its eighth episode in early January, and is set to return in the summer. Any changes in Costner's role would have a massive impact on how the show tells the story of the Duttons, a family who runs the largest ranch in the US.  Man of the moment: Taylor Sheridan, 52, is continuing to build his TV empire after signing a $200 million pact with Paramount+ in February 2021, which runs through to 2028 Unexpected: His flagship series Yellowstone might end this summer after lead star Kevin Costner, 68, reportedly asked to cut down his filming requirementsIt has been claimed by Deadline that Paramount Network executives are now seeking for Sheridan to find a way to continue without Costner, 68.Though many viewers would be devastated to no longer enjoy the Golden Globe-winning performance of Costner as patriarch John Dutton, Sheridan may well take this as a chance to prove that his TV empire is bigger than its stars.Indeed, his sprawling Yellowstone TV universe continues to grow after it was revealed that the actor-turned-screenwriter is

Yellowstone and that’s it. That character is easily lovable and fans immediately took to him. As the oldest son of John Dutton (Kevin Costner), Lee is set to inherit the ranch and all that goes with it.

Yellowstone ending? The hit Paramount series starring Kevin Costner, Luke Grimes, Kelly Reilly, Wes Bentley, and Cole Hauser may be in danger of being cut short. According to Deadline, the show’s creator, Taylor Sheridan, and the network are considering ending the wildly popular western drama.The report suggests the end could be near for Yellowstone following the highly criticized Season 5. The outlet reveals that Costner could be to blame for the show’s early departure.

The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office has dismissed all charges against Yellowstone and The Alienist actress Q’orianka Kilcher, who had been accused of workers compensation fraud last year.

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