Kevin Costner's Massive $24 Million Deal: The Future of Yellowstone Revealed!

Summary

Kevin Costner was offered $24 million to continue with Yellowstone for seasons 5, 6, and 7, but creative differences led to the show's premature ending.

Behind-the-scenes factors, such as Costner's involvement in another project called Horizon, resulted in a rift between Costner and Taylor Sheridan, the creator of Yellowstone. Due to the ongoing Hollywood strikes, the production of part 2 of Yellowstone season 5 has been further postponed, creating uncertainty about the show's future.

Kevin Costner has been offered a staggering $24 million to continue working on Yellowstone for seasons 5, 6, and 7. The show, set in modern-day Montana, focuses on the Dutton family's struggle to maintain control of the largest ranch in the state. Not only has Yellowstone proven to be a tremendous success for Paramount, but it has also spawned several spin-offs, including 1883, 1923, and the upcoming 6666. Despite receiving praise from critics and viewers, Yellowstone is slated to conclude after the second half of season 5, which has been delayed due to ongoing strikes in Hollywood.

According to sources close to Costner during his divorce trial, he claims that he was offered $24 million to continue appearing in Yellowstone for seasons 6 and 7. Unfortunately, this generous offer was insufficient to prevent the show from ending after season 5. Differences in creative vision between Costner and Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan are said to have caused a rift, leading the actor to consider taking legal action against unidentified parties responsible for the premature conclusion of the series. Costner's statement regarding the matter can be found below.

We did negotiate. There were issues about creative. I tried to break the logjam. They walked away.

Why Is Yellowstone Ending?

It is surprising that Yellowstone is coming to an end, considering its immense success for Paramount. The show has spawned numerous spin-offs and even managed to secure an impressive Rotten Tomatoes score of 84% for its fifth season, despite starting off at a modest 56%. On the surface, the show appeared to be in a secure position. However, as Costner plans to argue in court, internal conflicts behind the scenes have been the true cause for the downfall of this beloved Western series.

Costner's commitment to filming the four-part Western movie, Horizon: An American Saga, has posed challenges for the production of Yellowstone. The split nature of the seasons in Yellowstone made it difficult for Costner to allocate time for filming Horizon. In an effort to address this issue, Costner reportedly tried to reduce his presence on the set of Yellowstone, leading to conflicts with Sheridan and Paramount. As one of the main cast members, Costner's involvement in season 5 is crucial, but it also became a threat to the show's continuation.

Furthermore, the ongoing SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes have caused further delays in the conclusion of Yellowstone. With season 5 part 2 still unfinished, the show is currently in a state of uncertainty. It will take some time before season 5 concludes and we have a clearer understanding of the future of the Yellowstone franchise.

Source: Deadline