As Yellowstone Season 5 comes to a close, rumors of a feud between creator Taylor Sheridan and lead star Kevin Costner are casting doubt on the future of the popular series.
While Sheridan has previously discussed how he wants the show to conclude, the alleged conflict with Costner could mean Yellowstone may end sooner than anticipated.
Sheridan has been vocal about wanting to avoid dragging out the series, stating in an interview with Deadline that he has a clear ending in mind and wants to move in a straight line toward that conclusion.
However, sources claim that tensions between Sheridan and Costner have been building, with the two allegedly arguing about the show's direction.
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The Impact of the Costner-Sheridan Feud on Yellowstone's Future
According to insiders, Costner attempted to discuss the issue with producers but was reportedly told to "stick to acting." The drama reportedly caused Costner to shorten his filming schedule for the remainder of Yellowstone Season 5, with sources claiming that the actor only has a week to film the rest of the season.
While neither party has confirmed the rumors, production on the second half of Season 5 has been delayed, with filming originally scheduled to begin in early 2023 but yet to commence. Fans are left with unanswered questions as to whether this may be the last we see of John Dutton.
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The Success of Yellowstone and Its Spinoffs Despite the Drama
Despite the behind-the-scenes drama, Yellowstone remains a hugely popular series and has even spawned a number of prequels and spinoffs. However, the future of the original series remains uncertain.
Sheridan stated that the show must move forward and evolve toward a conclusion. If the conflict with Costner does end Yellowstone prematurely, fans will have to wait and see how the series will ultimately conclude.
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