Shocking Revelation: Kevin Costner's Yellowstone Contract Unveils Unprecedented Clause Determining John Dutton's Ultimate Fate

Summary

Costner's contract with Yellowstone includes a "moral death" provision that limits the ways his character can be killed off.

The provision was included in the contract negotiations to ensure that John Dutton's death is not deemed shameful or embarrassing. Its presence, which is deemed uncommon, is analyzed in the report regarding its influence on the second part of Yellowstone season 5.

Kevin Costner's contract with Yellowstone contains a clause that controls the manner in which John Dutton's character dies. According to a new report, the actor has a "moral death" provision in his deal, which outlines the specific ways in which the character can and cannot be killed off. This provision, inserted during contract negotiations, aims to prevent deaths that could be considered shameful or embarrassing to the character, and potentially embarrassing for Costner himself. The presence of such a provision is noted as uncommon in the industry.

What's Going On With Kevin Costner & Yellowstone?

Earlier this year, reports surfaced about a conflict involving Costner and his involvement in Yellowstone season 5 part 2. It was revealed that Costner would not continue filming until he was granted a reduced schedule to work on the Horizon sequel, a film he is directing. Additionally, Costner wanted to ensure satisfaction with his character's storyline. Speculation followed that Yellowstone season 5 would mark the end of the show, but it would be rejuvenated through a spin-off series featuring Matthew McConaughey.

A recent report highlights Costner's efforts to negotiate with Paramount during the summer. It mentions his assertive demands made to Sheridan and producers. Costner's producing partner, Rod Lake, confirms that the actor was determined to come back to Yellowstone as a means of promoting his Horizon movie while also meeting the expectations of fans.

Costner and Sheridan held a phone conversation in early July to discuss the possibility of Costner returning to the popular Western series. According to reports, Costner presented a set of requests to Sheridan, which included a salary raise, a shorter work schedule, and the potential authority to reject scripts for the show. However, negotiations fell apart due to the disagreement on the last demand, leading Paramount to withdraw their offer for Costner's return. In response, Costner has threatened legal action against Paramount, alleging that the studio has violated their contract. This has further added to the uncertainty surrounding the future of the franchise.