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'Yellowstone' drama: Kevin Costner, Taylor Sheridan, key cast miss ... (USA TODAY)

"Yellowstone" fans went Beth Dutton after Kevin Costner, key cast and creator Taylor Sheridan didn't show for a PaleyFest fan event in Los Angeles.

Not a single person, not one, who was listed to be there was actually there." That wasn't who I expected to see on the stage tonight." "It was supposed to be a celebratory event, but it turned into a joke. In the lobby, fans wearing cowboy hats and Beth Dutton T-shirts politely signed forms to request a refund from the event where even nosebleed tickets cost $85. It might have been more believable coming from conniving "Yellowstone" lawyer seen in flashbacks) and Wendy Moniz (Lynelle Perry).

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Paramount 'Very Confident' Kevin Costner Will Return to ... (TV Insider)

Fans walked out of a 'Yellowstone' panel after several cast members dropped out at the last minute, but a network exec gave an optimistic take on Costner.

An attorney for the actor [denied those demands](https://www.tvinsider.com/1082564/kevin-costner-filming-yellowstone-ending-rumors-lawyer-response/). [Deadline](https://deadline.com/2023/02/yellowstone-show-end-franchise-continues-matthew-mcconaughey-1235251400/) reported that Sheridan, Paramount Network, and Paramount Global [were plotting to end Yellowstone](https://www.tvinsider.com/1080425/yellowstone-ending-season-5-paramount-network-kevin-costner-matthew-mcconaughey/) and start a new series in the franchise, one possibly starring [Matthew McConaughey](https://www.tvinsider.com/people/matthew-mcconaughey/). [Josh Lucas](https://www.tvinsider.com/people/josh-lucas/), [Wendy Moniz](https://www.tvinsider.com/people/wendy-moniz/), [Mo Brings Plenty](https://www.tvinsider.com/people/mo-brings-plenty/), and [Dawn Olivieri](https://www.tvinsider.com/people/dawn-olivieri/) joined Cox at the panel. [The Hollywood Reporter](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/paramount-network-president-confident-kevin-costner-continue-yellowstone-1235365565/). [Kelly Reilly](https://www.tvinsider.com/people/kelly-reilly/), [Cole Hauser](https://www.tvinsider.com/people/cole-hauser/), [Luke Grimes](https://www.tvinsider.com/people/luke-grimes/), [Kelsey Asbille](https://www.tvinsider.com/people/kelsey-asbille/), [Wes Bentley](https://www.tvinsider.com/people/wes-bentley/), [Gil Birmingham](https://www.tvinsider.com/people/gil-birmingham/), and [Jacki Weaver](https://www.tvinsider.com/people/jacki-weaver/) were missing the event due to “scheduling conflicts.” Yellowstone executive producers [Taylor Sheridan](https://www.tvinsider.com/people/taylor-sheridan/) and David Glasser were also no-shows. “Kevin is very much a big part of the show and hopefully will continue to be for a very long time.” [wondered on Twitter](https://twitter.com/james79766926/status/1642370046159904771) whether there’d be refunds for the event, adding, “What a joke and rip-off.” [Insider](https://www.insider.com/yellowstone-paramount-confident-kevin-costner-will-return-2023-4). At the PaleyFest red carpet on Saturday, Brings Plenty said he is “not worried about anything” because the “right people [are] at the helm” of the series, per [Variety](https://variety.com/2023/tv/news/yellowstone-cast-skip-paleyfest-kevin-costner-taylor-sheridan-1235570919/) reports. [Kevin Costner](https://www.tvinsider.com/people/kevin-costner/) and other [Yellowstone](https://www.tvinsider.com/show/yellowstone/) stars dropped out of a PaleyFest panel about the [Paramount Network](https://www.tvinsider.com/network/paramount-network/) show at the last minute on Saturday, April 1, amid continuing gossip that Costner’s [schedule demands were bringing the hit Western to an abrupt end](https://www.tvinsider.com/1083164/yellowstone-wes-bentley-kevin-costner-scheduling-drama/). He also said that an announcement about production on the second half of Season 5 is coming “soon” and that fans can expect “phenomenal” episodes to come, per

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'Yellowstone' cast including Kevin Costner and showrunner ditch ... (Fox News)

The main cast and crew of "Yellowstone," including star Kevin Costner and showrunner Taylor Sheridan did not show up to PaleyFest 2023, despite being slated ...

He explained that the show would progress, regardless of whether Costner continued on the original series. "We have no news to report. "The idea that Kevin was only willing to work one week on the second half of Season 5 of ‘Yellowstone’ is an absolute lie," Costner's attorney Marty Singer said in a statement to Fox News Digital. [CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER](https://www.foxnews.com/newsletters?cmpid=fnfirstnl) Nearly 30 minutes before the red carpet was slated to start, press were given a tip sheet with only four names: Wendy Moniz, Mo Bring Plenty, Dawn Olivieri and Josh Lucas. As everyone who knows anything about Kevin is well aware, he is incredibly passionate about the show and has always gone way above and beyond to ensure its success."

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'Yellowstone' Cast Drama Reaches Boiling Point (Parade Magazine)

Paramount series may be in big trouble after 10 members of cast, including Kevin Costner and Taylor Sheridan, boycott fan event.

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Kevin Costner, 'Yellowstone' Stars Drop Out Of Major Event Amid ... (OutKick)

Kevin Costner, Taylor Sheridan and the stars of "Yellowstone" didn't show up to PaleyFest. Is Costner leaving the series?

The situation remains fluid and incredibly chaotic. I think part of it is he’s always planned on, at some point, having Kevin die and having multiple characters die. Will Kevin Costner be there with him? People die and horses die, there’s a lot of pain. “I think Taylor’s telling a show about life and death, floods and fires. Below is a screenshot promoting the Saturday night event.

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Paramount Network President Expresses Confidence in Kevin ... (MovieWeb)

Kevin Costner's future on Yellowstone has been in question recently, but Paramount Network President says they're "very confident" he will stay.

While Kevin Costner is no stranger to the Western genre, having starred in films like Dances with Wolves and Open Range, his involvement in Kevin Costner's The West is a new and exciting venture for the actor. As host and executive producer of the show, Costner is sure to bring his signature style and insight to this pivotal time in U.S. The franchise's success has led to the announcement of a second season for 1923, with two more potential limited series in the works. This statement was intended to alleviate concerns among fans about the future of the show, which has become one of the most popular and acclaimed dramas on television in recent years. It was reported that Costner was demanding to work for only one week, which caused a scheduling conflict and jeopardized the future of the show. [Kevin Costner](https://movieweb.com/person/kevin-costner/)'s future with [Yellowstone](https://movieweb.com/tv/yellowstone/) has been a subject of much speculation in recent months, with rumors suggesting that the actor may depart the hit show due to scheduling conflicts.

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Kevin Costner, Creator Taylor Sheridan and 'Yellowstone' Lead Cast ... (Us Weekly)

'Yellowstone' lead Kevin Costner and cocreator Taylor Sheridan did not attend PaleyFest 2023 as planned amid rumors about his exit — details.

[originally surfaced in February when Deadline reported that Paramount Network was considering](https://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/news/is-kevin-costner-leaving-yellowstone-after-season-5/) a shakeup after his Golden Globe win for the role of John Dutton III. As everyone who knows anything about Kevin is well aware, he is incredibly passionate about the show and has always gone way above and beyond to ensure its success.” “Thanks to the brilliant mind of Taylor Sheridan, we are always working on franchise expansions of this incredible world he has built. “We have no news to report. “I think sometimes people have chemistry naturally and sometimes they don’t, and they have to fake it and it still works. But working with him has just been really easy and a pleasure and we find humor in our scenes together and playfulness and I think that that helps with the dynamic too.” Us Weekly, who attended the panel, can confirm that the audience did not receive advance notice of the lineup switch until they had already taken their seats inside the auditorium and press was notified 30 minutes before the red carpet began. I just think that we had definitely had a natural ease with each other out of the gate and it came across on screen it seems,” Moniz, who plays Lynelle Perry on Yellowstone, exclusively told Us on the Saturday red carpet. Per the official event website, he was also scheduled to participate in a Q&A with Sheridan, 52, executive producer David Glasser and cast members [but acknowledged they’d love to work with](https://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/pictures/which-tv-shows-are-renewed-which-are-canceled-in-2023-2024/) [ McConaughey](https://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/pictures/which-tv-shows-are-renewed-which-are-canceled-in-2023-2024/), 53. [Kelly Reilly](https://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/news/yellowstones-kelly-reilly-reveals-scene-that-outraged-fans/), [Cole Hauser](https://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/news/yellowstones-cole-hauser-reveals-kids-reaction-to-rip-beth/), [Luke Grimes](https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/pictures/yellowstones-luke-grimes-5-things-to-know/), [Kelsey Asbille](https://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/news/yellowstones-kelsey-asbille-on-monicas-tragic-loss-in-premiere/), [Wes Bentley](https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrities/wes-bentley/), [Gil Birmingham](https://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/pictures/yellowstone-casts-prior-roles-where-youve-seen-the-stars/) and [Jacki Weaver](https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrities/jacki-weaver/). [Kevin Costner](https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrities/kevin-costner/)’s [Yellowstone](https://www.usmagazine.com/shows/yellowstone/) future, the actor, show creator [Taylor Sheridan](https://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/news/helen-mirren-how-taylor-sheridan-constructed-my-1923-role/) and lead cast all dropped out of their planned PaleyFest appearance on Saturday, April 1.

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Yellowstone's Kevin Costner, co-creator drop out of fan convention ... (Daily Mail)

Kevin Costner, co-creator Taylor Sheridan, were no shows at PaleyFest; Fans expected to see the Yellowstone cast which was listed on a panel for the ...

They held a panel for fans, but did not share any details on the second half of Season 5 as nothing has been filmed. It was followed the next year by 1923, which stars Helen Mirren and Harrison Ford. Quite the bait and switch. It is not known when the show will start back up Golden Globe-winning star and creator Taylor Sheridan drop out of convention at the last minute fueling exit rumors - and leaving fans who paid $100 furious It has been picked up by Warner Bros Pictures and New Line Cinemas.

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'Yellowstone': PaleyFest No-Shows — Kevin Costner, Season 5 ... (TVLine)

Many 'Yellowstone' main cast members were absent from the Los Angeles festival. The Paramount Network remains hopeful for finishing Season 5.

[reported](https://tvline.com/2023/02/06/yellowstone-cancelled-season-5-kevin-costner-controversy/) to be a “source of frustration” for series creator Sheridan, and was allegedly “causing morale problems with his co-stars.” The actor’s attorney later called that report “ [an absolute lie](https://tvline.com/2023/02/21/kevin-costner-yellowstone-season-5-episode-9-cancellation-controversy/).” [our sister site Variety reported.](https://variety.com/2023/tv/news/yellowstone-cast-skip-paleyfest-kevin-costner-taylor-sheridan-1235570919/) [Yellowstone](https://tvline.com/tag/yellowstone/).

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Yellowstone: Kevin Costner's future with series seemingly revealed ... (The Independent)

On Saturday (1 April), Costner and Sheridan were both set to attend a panel at TV convention PaleyFest for the show alongside co-stars Kelly Reilly, Cole Hauser ...

A spin-off starring Matthew McConaughey is said to be in the works. It was previously claimed that Sheridan and the Paramount network were hoping Matthew McConaughey would lead a “franchise extension to continue the Dutton saga” should Costner depart the series. [Costner would step away from his role](https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/yellowstone-kevin-costner-leaving-b2281298.html) as the head of the Dutton family.

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Kevin Costner's Yellowstone Future Gets Confident Response From ... (Screen Rant)

Kevin Costner's future with Yellowstone gets a confident update from a Paramount executive, even with the reports of behind-the-scenes conflict.

The cast of Yellowstone has also had to address the Costner question. Speaking in front of hundreds at the Dolby Theatre, the executive's words garnered a positive response. [Yellowstone](https://screenrant.com/tag/yellowstone/) gets a confident update from a Paramount executive.

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'Yellowstone' Stars, Taylor Sheridan Ditch PaleyFest Q&A amid ... (PEOPLE.com)

Kevin Costner, other cast members from Yellowstone and series creator Taylor Sheridan were all notably absent from a Saturday event at PaleyFest, ...

[McConaughey's involvement](https://people.com/tv/matthew-mcconaughey-yellowstone-spinoff-moving-forward/) in a spin-off of the popular Paramount+ series was revealed to be [moving forward](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-features/paramount-chris-mccarthy-daily-show-future-yellowstone-offshoots-1235360182/) by ViacomCBS President Chris McCarthy. That's why when you see the cemetery and you see the names of Elsa and you see the names of Jacob and you see these names, I think it's of course going to evolve and change," Lucas, 51, says. That series will be the latest spin-off inspired by the series — preceded by the prequel [1883](https://people.com/tv/yellowstone-prequel-1883-everything-to-know/) starring [Tim McGraw](https://people.com/tag/tim-mcgraw/) and [Faith Hill](https://people.com/tag/faith-hill/https://people.com/tag/faith-hill/); the [Helen Mirren](http://people.com/tag/helen-mirren) and [Harrison Ford](http://people.com/tag/harrison-ford)-led [prequel, 1923](https://people.com/tv/helen-mirren-harrison-ford-joining-yellowstone-1932-paramount-plus/); and [6666](https://people.com/tv/yellowstone-spinoff-series-everything-to-know/). "And so you know that that's just the way the story… "And I think that's what hopefully people will really like as it goes. However, the final panel lineup featured Josh Lucas, Dawn Olivieri, Wendy Moniz and Mo Brings Plenty.

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Paramount Network exec is “very confident” that Kevin Costner won't ... (The A.V. Club)

According to rumors, Costner had talked the producers down to only 50 days of shooting for the second half of the hit show's fifth season, but then he ...

Speaking at a PaleyFest panel (one that Costner and series creator Taylor Sheridan dropped out of hours before it started), Cox said that everyone involved is “very confident” that Costner is going to continue with Yellowstone. Paramount sort of denied it at the time, saying that everyone involved wants Costner to keep being a “big part of Yellowstone,” and now Keith Cox, Paramount Network’s president of development and production, has sort of denied it further. [Back in February](https://www.avclub.com/kevin-costner-may-want-to-leave-yellowstone-1850080152), a shockwave ripped through the world as reports came out that Kevin Costner was supposedly pushing back against the time commitment involved with filming [Yellowstone](https://www.avclub.com/tv/reviews/yellowstone).

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Kevin Costner, Taylor Sheridan, Other 'Yellowstone' Cast Skip ... (TheWrap)

Kevin Costner, Taylor Sheridan and other main "Yellowstone" cast members skipped their planned PaleyFest appearance in a last-minute switch up.

Thanks to the brilliant mind of Taylor Sheridan, we are always working on franchise expansions of this incredible world he has built. Matthew McConaughey is a phenomenal talent with whom we’d love to partner.” Instead, the lineup was swapped to include four cast members, Josh Lucas, Wendy Moniz, Mo Brings Plenty and Dawn Olivieri, as well as President of Scripted at MTV Entertainment Studios Keith Cox.

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What Happened at the Yellowstone PaleyFest Panel? (Vulture)

The stars of Yellowstone skipped the PaleyFest panel, but Paramount development exec Keith Cox said he's confident Costner is staying on and that a new ...

Crowd members shouted things at the panel, such as “Where are they?!” And many audience members walked out and demanded refunds from the PaleyFest staff. “Don’t do it, Jamie!” one crowd member shouted to peals of laughter throughout the Dolby Theater. When asked by moderator Lynette Rice about Costner’s status on the show, he said “What I can say is that our star, the face of our show, and our executive producer, are very confident he is going to continue with our show.” He also addded “we’re about to announce the next season soon.” But when the actor panelists were quizzed, all said they had no idea when they were returning to work.

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Kevin Costner misses Yellowstone panel amid Season 5 drama (Dexerto)

Yellowstone star Kevin Costner and creator Taylor Sheridan dropped out of an LA panel for the show over the weekend, as trouble mounts behind-the-scenes of ...

[The Witcher Season 3](https://www.dexerto.com/tv-movies/the-witcher-season-3-release-date-prediction-cast-plot-more-1929142/) [Succession Season 4](https://www.dexerto.com/tv-movies/succession-season-4-release-date-trailer-cast-plot-1858093/) [Invincible Season 2](https://www.dexerto.com/tv-movies/invincible-season-2-cast-plot-everything-we-know-so-far-1852665/) [The Boys Season 4](https://www.dexerto.com/tv-movies/the-boys-season-4-release-date-trailer-cast-plot-1860941/) [6666](https://www.dexerto.com/tv-movies/6666-yellowstone-release-date-trailer-cast-plot-more-2004147/) [1883 Season 2](https://www.dexerto.com/tv-movies/1883-season-2-release-date-trailer-cast-plot-more-1991329/)

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Yellowstone: is Kevin Costner leaving series? Rumours explained ... (NationalWorld)

Yellowstone: is Kevin Costner leaving series? Rumours explained after star drops out of PaleyFest. It's thought that Matthew McConaughey is set to replace Kevin ...

Updates on the future of Yellowstone are likely to comes as season five part two airs. [Paramount](/topic/paramount) Network source said: “Thanks to the brilliant mind of Taylor Sheridan, we are always working on franchise expansions of this incredible world he has built. These difficulties are understood to have resulted in Sheridan looking to replace Costner. Rumours have spread online that Costner will be leaving the Yellowstone series after clashing with showrunner Taylor Sheridan over his season five shooting schedule. Advertisement Co-creator Taylor Sheridan and executive-producer David Glassier were also expected to attend.

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Paramount 'very confident' Kevin Costner will return to 'Yellowstone' (New York Post)

Kevin Costner may be staying on for more "Yellowstone" after all. Paramount network exec Keith Cox appeared at PaleyFest over the weekend where he gave some ...

“It’s ridiculous — and anyone suggesting it shouldn’t be believed for one second,” he continued. [As we previously stated](https://nypost.com/2023/02/16/yellowstone-star-i-can-imagine-the-show-without-kevin-costner/), Kevin has been a key component of the success of our ‘Yellowstone’ series, and we hope that continues from here on out,” the spokesperson explained. [possible cancellation](https://nypost.com/2023/02/06/kevin-costners-yellowstone-work-dispute-sparks-cancellation-buzz/) of the TV series, should Costner choose not to return. [attorney Marty Singer slammed reports](https://nypost.com/2023/02/21/kevin-costners-attorney-slams-yellowstone-claims-an-absolute-lie/) that his work ethic was causing trouble on set. [came amid much chatter](https://nypost.com/2023/02/06/kevin-costners-yellowstone-work-dispute-sparks-cancellation-buzz/) about whether the “Dances with Wolves” star, 68, will return to the western drama. [“Yellowstone”](https://nypost.com/2023/01/03/riding-the-insane-lefty-rodeo-that-claims-yellowstone-is-all-about-white-grievance/) after all.

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Paramount Network Official Predicts Kevin Costner's 'Yellowstone ... (OutKick)

"Yellowstone" fans have the clearest indication yet Kevin Costner isn't leaving the show. He's reportedly sticking around.

That means Kevin Costner might be back for the rest of season five and that will be the end of the road. The rest of the series as long as it goes? “Yellowstone” fans have been waiting for any concrete updates on whether or not Kevin Costner will remain on the show.

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'Yellowstone': Paramount Exec Is 'Confident' Kevin Costner Will ... (Entertainment Tonight)

The cast and creator of the popular Paramount Network series were last-minute cancellations at PaleyFest over the weekend.

"I think the negativity right now has gotten to a point where it's going to be very difficult for [Costner] to come back to the show," Belloni predicted. "Once that determination is made, they can finish writing the second half of this season, shoot it, and it will likely air in the fall." The star is rumored to be embroiled in behind-the-scenes tension on the show, leaving fans worried about the fate of his character, patriarch John Dutton. The event was first announced in mid-January. However, only Moses Brings Plenty, Dawn Olivieri, Josh Lucas and Wendy Moniz were in attendance, along with Keith Cox, president of development and production at Paramount Network. ["no news to report,"](https://www.etonline.com/a-breakdown-of-kevin-costners-alleged-yellowstone-drama-behind-the-scenes-exclusive-199626) while adding that Costner "is a big part of Yellowstone and we hope that's the case for a long time to come."

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Paramount Executive Is “Very Confident” Kevin Costner Isn't Leaving ... (Romper)

Rumors about whether Kevin Costner could be leaving 'Yellowstone' have been swirling for months, but a top Paramount Network exec shared a promising update.

The network has said the next six episodes will [begin airing again in Summer 2023](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5b6ZIkcNslA), though no exact date has been announced yet. “As everyone who knows anything about Kevin is well aware, he is incredibly passionate about the show and has always gone way above and beyond to ensure its success,” Singer said at the time. In addition to Cox sharing his confidence that Costner isn’t going anywhere, Paramount president and CEO Chris McCarthy told Josh Lucas, who’s played a younger John Dutton since Season 1, as well as actors Mo Brings Plenty, Dawn Olivieri, Wendy Moniz, and Paramount Network’s president of development and production, Keith Cox, did however make an appearance. But what’s happening with the original series and star who helped kicked off this whole franchise? Rumors and reports about whether or not Kevin Costner could be leaving his role as a family patriarch John Dutton in Yellowstone have been swirling for months, but a top Paramount Network executive recently shared a promising update.

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Yellowstone Stars and Taylor Sheridan Skip an Event Amidst ... (TownandCountrymag.com)

For weeks now, rumors have circulated that Kevin Costner, who leads the cast as the Dutton family patriarch, John, could be exiting the series in the second ...

In February, speculation had surfaced that McConaughey could be joining the Yellowstone cast as a replacement for Costner if the star left the show, but now McCarthy has clarified that the spin-off will be moving forward regardless of whether Costner returns to the flagship show or not. He added, "Kevin is very much a big part of the show and hopefully will continue to be for a very long time." "What I can say is our star, the face of our show and the executive producer, are very confident he's going to continue with our show," he said at the event.

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Yellowstone's Taylor Sheridan versus Kevin Costner is more ... (Vox)

An epic drama that could jeopardize the whole series, apparently! Attendees of the popular TV fan convention PaleyFest met with a disappointing twist over the ...

Keith Cox, Paramount’s president of development and production, told fans he was “very confident” that Costner — “the face of our show” — would be continuing to film. Would the mighty house that Sheridan built be able to stand on prima donna legs? [Deadline reported](https://deadline.com/2023/02/yellowstone-show-end-franchise-continues-matthew-mcconaughey-1235251400/) in February that Costner could be leaving the show thanks to conflicts over his shortened film schedule. That illusion only lasts, however, as long as viewers believe in the conceit the show is selling. The fact that neither actor had specifics at this late date could suggest a cast kept in the dark about the details, or details that have yet to be hashed out. Yellowstone’s chief appeal has always been a kind of brazen commitment to rugged individualism at all costs, even if it requires destroying members of your own family (when you’re not allying with them in uneasy truces that last until you need to destroy each other again). [reportedly](https://variety.com/2023/tv/news/yellowstone-cast-skip-paleyfest-kevin-costner-taylor-sheridan-1235570919/) due to scheduling conflicts — the same vague excuse, incidentally, that has been masking lots of on-set turmoil for months. His posture of rugged individualism and heart for the heartland has made him a kind of “red state whisperer” for the industry. And while Costner’s lawyer vehemently denied the accusation, the production delays are real: [initial expectations](https://www.etonline.com/how-to-watch-yellowstone-season-5-online-before-the-hit-western-drama-returns-this-summer-194072) of a summer air date have now been pushed back to November, per Belloni, and it’s not clear that the season will be ready then — especially since they haven’t started filming it. Considering what a huge hit Yellowstone is, the stakes are high for both men, even when tension seems to be at a breaking point. Sheridan has so many Yellowstone spinoff shows in development — known as “the Sheridanverse,” all steered by Sheridan himself — that he’s drawn Until now, the rest of the show’s large ensemble cast had been on the sidelines.

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Why Josh Lucas Is Confident Yellowstone Can Survive Without ... (E! Online)

In exclusive interviews with E! News, the cast of Yellowstone—including Josh Lucas and Dawn Olivieri—discuss Kevin Costner's future and their biggest advice ...

Sign up for TV Scoop!](https://www.eonline.com/news/e_insider?source=article_cta&medium=tv) News](https://www.eonline.com/shows/e_news) airing 11 p.m on E!. "I would be really bummed if I'm on the show and I don't get a chance to work with him," she said about Kevin. "He better really know how to ride a horse," he said with a smile. News' Francesca Amiker](https://www.eonline.com/news/1309041/meet-e-news-francesca-amiker-everything-to-know-about-the-new-correspondent) at PaleyFest April 1. "He's built for it in every way." [Josh Lucas](https://www.eonline.com/news/josh_lucas), who plays young John Dutton on the series, exclusively told [E! While details remain scarce—including where his character would even fit into the Yellowstone timeline—his potential co-stars are already excited about the chance to work with him. "I think the show shifts based on where [creator] [Taylor [Sheridan]](https://www.eonline.com/news/1319936/how-taylor-sheridans-yellowstone-world-is-expanding)'s energy is, where Taylor's focus and his mind is. We're really not in the know at all." But that hasn't stopped her and co-star Wendy Moniz, who plays Senator Lynelle Perry, from trying to get to the bottom of things. For the record, Paramount Network would not confirm Kevin's exit from the series, saying in a statement to E!

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'Yellowstone' Season Looks Unlikely to Air This Summer amid ... (PEOPLE.com)

A delay in production on Yellowstone season 5 comes after reports that star Kevin Costner is considering exiting the Paramount series.

[McConaughey's involvement](https://people.com/tv/matthew-mcconaughey-yellowstone-spinoff-moving-forward/) in a spinoff of the popular Paramount+ series was revealed to be [moving forward](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-features/paramount-chris-mccarthy-daily-show-future-yellowstone-offshoots-1235360182/) by ViacomCBS President Chris McCarthy. However, the final panel lineup ended up consisting of [Josh Lucas](https://people.com/tag/josh-lucas/), Dawn Olivieri, Wendy Moniz and Mo Brings Plenty. I hope I get the chance to work with him. She added, "But I can't put money on Taylor writing something that we all hope that happens. [Kevin Costner](https://people.com/tag/kevin-costner/), who plays Yellowstone patriarch John Dutton, will be back despite reports he is considering exiting the show. I don't know what's going to happen with him. It happens to the best of us. "And so you know that that's just ... That's why when you see the cemetery and you see the names of Elsa and you see the names of Jacob and you see these names, I think it's of course going to evolve and change," explained Lucas, 51. [Kelly Reilly](https://people.com/tv/yellowstone-stars-kelly-reilly-jefferson-white-on-working-with-real-wolves-bears/), [Cole Hauser](https://people.com/tv/yellowstone-cole-hauser-embraced-bathing-outside-for-sexiest-man-issue/), [Luke Grimes](https://people.com/style/yellowstone-star-luke-grimes-stetson-original-campaign-exclusive/), [Wes Bentley](https://people.com/tv/yellowstone-star-wes-bentley-considers-john-dutton-demise-amid-kevin-costner-exit-reports/), [Kelsey Asbille](https://people.com/tv/yellowstone-star-wes-bentley-considers-john-dutton-demise-amid-kevin-costner-exit-reports/https://people.com/tv/acms-2022-yellowstone-stars-luke-grimes-kelsey-asbille-season-5/), [Gil Birmingham](https://people.com/tv/yellowstone-cast-everything-to-know/) and [Jacki Weaver](https://people.com/movies/jacki-weaver-slams-anjelica-huston-poms-film-comments/) would all be part of the panel. [Taylor Sheridan](https://people.com/tv/henry-winkler-reveals-he-wrote-fan-letter-to-yellowstone-creator-taylor-sheridan/) and several [Yellowstone](https://people.com/tv/yellowstone-season-5-everything-to-know/) cast members were noticeably [absent from the Paleyfest event](https://people.com/tv/yellowstone-kevin-costner-taylor-sheridan-ditch-paleyfest-event-amid-turmoil/) on Saturday. [Yellowstone](https://people.com/tv/yellowstone-cast-everything-to-know/) fans may have to wait a bit longer for the conclusion of [season 5](https://people.com/tv/yellowstone-season-5-everything-to-know/).

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