Unveiling the Explosive Finale of Yellowstone Season 5: Insights from Luke Grimes and Other Cast Members

Yellowstone is a show that's full of family drama, cowboy conflicts, and wild west shenanigans. The remaining episodes of season 5 promise to deliver even more of the same. Luke Grimes, who plays Kayce Dutton, hinted at the show's focus on love, family, and tribal loyalty during an interview with Entertainment Tonight on May 8th. Kayce's struggle to choose between his father and his wife and son is a central theme of the show.

The reason behind the success of the series is the Dutton family turmoil, according to the singer of “No Horse to Ride”. As per him, the turmoil is important to all the characters. Grimes mentioned that the drama becomes more intense when everyone is fighting for their team, without any right or wrong team. Each character tries to do what is best for them.

After the first half of Yellowstone's final season aired in January, fans eagerly awaited news on when the second half would air. However, Paramount's confirmation on May 5 that season 5 would be the last for the western drama left many disappointed. Despite initial plans for a summer 2023 release, production delays and rumored tension between Kevin Costner and creator Taylor Sheridan have caused multiple delays.

Kevin Costner, the star of Field of Dreams, faced accusations in February that he was responsible for the delay in filming for season 5 of Yellowstone. However, his lawyer, Marty Singer, was quick to refute the claims and stated that the allegations were false. According to Singer, the accusations that Costner was only willing to work for a week on the second half of the season were baseless and should not be believed.

According to an exclusive source on May 10, the actor who plays John Dutton on Paramount's series Yellowstone, Kevin Costner, is disappointed with the current delays in filming. However, the source also clarified that the holdup is not caused by Kevin. In a previous event, some members of the cast, including Kelly Reilly, Wes Bentley, Cole Hauser, and Kelsey Asbille, gave an update on whether they had resumed filming during PaleyFest in Los Angeles.

"We haven't begun filming yet," revealed Wendy Moniz, who portrays Governor Lynelle Perry, in an exclusive interview with Us on April 1. She also shared that Taylor Sheridan is currently writing the script and the cast is eagerly awaiting their return to set. Wendy expressed her love for Yellowstone, referring to it as her dream job, and hinted that she's in it for the long haul.

Mo Brings Plenty, on the other hand, had a clear vision for his character Mo's ultimate fate. In an exclusive interview with Us at the April TV event, he revealed, "I envision my character sacrificing his life to protect something of traditional value."

Lainey Wilson expressed her desire to be a part of the final episodes of Yellowstone, although the ending has been kept a secret by the stars and creator. The country singer stated that she would love to reprise her role as Abby and eagerly awaits the call to be back on set.

In an exclusive interview with Us on April 2, the singer of "Watermelon Moonshine" shared that she and Sheridan became close friends in 2018, which ultimately led to her role on the TV show. Wilson's debut on the show was during the season 5 premiere in November 2022. According to Wilson, Sheridan reached out to her in February of a previous year with the proposition to create a character specifically for her, where she would sing her own songs and be herself, but under the name of a musician named Abby, while dressed in her signature bell bottoms.

Scroll down to see what the Yellowstone cast has said about the final episodes of season 5 — and where they want their characters to end up:

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‘Yellowstone’ Cast Teases Remaining Season 5 Episodes: Everything Luke Grimes, More Stars Have Said About the Show’s Ending

The upcoming episodes of Yellowstone promise to deliver more of the show's signature drama, featuring family feuds, cowboy controversies, and wild west antics. Luke Grimes, who portrays Kayce Dutton, revealed in a recent interview with Entertainment Tonight that a major theme of the show is the importance of love, family, and one's tribe or people. For Kayce, this theme is particularly relevant as he struggles to balance his relationship with his father against his commitment to his wife and son.

The drama in Yellowstone is fueled by the turmoil within the Dutton family, according to the singer of "No Horse to Ride." The conflict is significant to all the characters in the series. Grimes also pointed out that the juicy drama arises from the fact that everyone is fighting for their team, with no clear right or wrong side. It's a group of individuals trying to determine what's best for themselves.

After Yellowstone's first half of the final season ended in January, fans were left wondering when the second half would air. Unfortunately, the show has faced several delays and production issues, including reported tension between Kevin Costner and creator Taylor Sheridan. Despite originally being set to return in summer 2023, it seems that the western drama's conclusion will be pushed back even further. Finally, on May 5, Paramount confirmed that the rest of season 5 would be the last for Yellowstone.

Kevin Costner, the star of Field of Dreams, was accused in February of causing filming delays during the shooting of season 5 of Yellowstone. However, his lawyer, Marty Singer, vehemently denied the allegations, calling it an "absolute lie" that Costner was only willing to work for one week during the second half of filming. Singer dismissed the exposé published by Puck and urged that anyone suggesting otherwise shouldn't be believed for a second.

According to an exclusive source, the actor who plays John Dutton, the patriarch of the Paramount series, is disappointed by the delays and it's not because of Kevin. Cast members, including Kelly Reilly, Wes Bentley, Cole Hauser, and Kelsey Asbille, had previously given an update on whether filming had resumed during their appearance at PaleyFest in Los Angeles a month earlier.

"We haven't begun filming yet," revealed Wendy Moniz, who portrays Governor Lynelle Perry, in an exclusive interview with Us on April 1st. She went on to say that they are aware that Taylor Sheridan is working on the script and that they are eagerly anticipating their return to the set. The Missouri-born actress further hinted that she is committed to staying on the show for as long as it lasts, calling it her dream job.

Mo Brings Plenty had a clear vision for the end of his character, Mo's, story. In an exclusive interview with Us at the TV event in April, he expressed his desire for Mo to sacrifice his life in defense of a traditional value or belief.

Lainey Wilson expressed her desire to return to Yellowstone for its final episodes, although the show's ending remains a mystery. She eagerly awaits the call and is ready to reprise her role as Abby whenever needed.

During an exclusive interview with Us on April 2, the singer behind "Watermelon Moonshine" revealed that she and Sheridan had become close friends in 2018, which ultimately led to her being cast on the TV show. Wilson made her debut in November 2022 during the season 5 premiere. According to Wilson, Sheridan reached out to her in February of the same year with a unique proposition. He wanted to create a character specifically for her, one that would allow her to showcase her musical talents by performing her own songs. The character was named Abby and was instructed to wear her signature bell bottoms.

Scroll down to see what the Yellowstone cast has said about the final episodes of season 5 — and where they want their characters to end up:

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Wes Bentley

"I'll miss the challenge that came with each and every scene. They were the toughest I've ever had to do," shared Bentley, known for his role as Jamie Dutton in the series. He also expressed that although he'll miss it, he's looking forward to celebrating the end of this arduous journey.

Bentley expressed his willingness to participate in a potential Yellowstone spinoff featuring Jamie. However, he also stated that if Jamie's story arc has come to a close, he is prepared to bid farewell to the character and celebrate the journey of portraying him.

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Piper Perabo

"I would love for Yellowstone to continue, but I understand that Taylor is currently focusing on writing prequels and expanding the entire franchise," noted Piper Perabo, who portrays Summer in the show, in an interview with Entertainment Tonight about the series ending in May 2023. "While the show may be concluding, there are likely many more exciting developments to come."

Perabo expressed her support for the Writers Guild of America, which had gone on strike earlier in the month, stating that she stands "in solidarity" with their fight for fair wages and transparency. "I'm hopeful that the strike will end soon. Taylor Sheridan was already working on the show before the strike happened, and part of the excitement of working on a Sheridan project is the unpredictability of what's to come," she added. "I, myself, am eagerly anticipating what will happen next after the cliffhanger ending of the last season."

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Mo Brings Plenty

When asked about the upcoming second part of season 5, Brings Plenty remained tight-lipped during his appearance at PaleyFest in April 2023. However, he did tease fans with a cryptic comment about Taylor Sheridan's involvement, hinting at an exciting and unpredictable journey ahead.

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Dawn Olivieri

During an interview in April 2023, the actress who portrays Sarah Atwood in the show expressed her desire for a dream scenario for her character as the series comes to a close. In her own words, she shared, “I envision myself standing on the balcony of Dutton Ranch, sipping on Beth's drink and enjoying the moment.” Despite Jamie's presence, she doesn't seem to mind, as she playfully added, “who cares” if he's there or not.

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Wendy Moniz

Moniz revealed in April 2023 that she sees her character “running for president!” and breaking through the glass ceiling.

"I am in awe of her career trajectory," she shared with Us at PaleyFest. "It's inspiring to see her climb the ranks and excel in her field. I hope she continues to soar and achieve even greater success."

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Luke Grimes

"Love, family, and the importance of belonging to a community are major themes explored in the show," shared Grimes with ET in May 2023. She emphasized that these values will continue to fuel "riveting drama" in the remaining episodes.

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Lainey Wilson

In May 2023, Abby, the "Heart Like a Truck" singer who joined the cast during season 5, expressed her unwavering admiration for Taylor Sheridan, stating that she believes he can do no wrong no matter which direction he takes the show.