Matthew McConaughey’s ‘Yellowstone’ Spin-Off Moving Forward Regardless Of Kevin Costner’s Fate
01.04.2023 - 18:25
/ etcanada.com
There’s finally a major update surrounding “Yellowstone”. The once-rumoured spin-off series starring Matthew McConaughey is now actually moving forward, and it’s happening regardless of whether Kevin Costner returns or exits the flagship series.
In an in-depth conversation with The Hollywood Reporter, Paramount boss Chris McCarthy shared the nugget surrounding cable television’s most-watched TV show, saying McConaughey is lined up to star in a “Yellowstone” extension. That will happen, McCarthy tells THR, whether Costner returns to helm the original show that’s spawned a series of spinoffs.
What’s more, McCarthy shared that the Taylor Sheridan universe is on the cusp of growing even bigger, saying McConaughey’s Yellowstone extension is one of more than 10 projects McCarthy has with Sheridan, the architect behind “1883” and “1923,” among others, on Paramount Network and Paramount+.
As for Costner’s fate on the flagship show, McCarthy didn’t offer any update on that front, only to the success of “Yellowstone” “wouldn’t be what it is today without Kevin and we hope that that stays for a long time to come.”
The update comes nearly two months after it was first reported that “Yellowstone” might come to an end in its current form sooner than expected amid a Deadline report alleging disagreements over Costner’s filming schedule. According to the report, Costner allegedly requested one week of shooting to complete the remaining eight episodes in the back half of season 5, which is slated to resume in the summer. His request was allegedly denied by Paramount Network.
At the time, a spokesperson for Paramount Network told ET that the network had “no news to report,” while adding that Costner “is a big part of “Yellowstone” and we