Amazing! ‘Yellowstone’ fans think they know how Kevin Costner is written off — and Season 1 may be a clue!
2024/01/31

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"Kevin Costner's Departure from "Yellowstone""

"Yellowstone" fans have been left in a state of speculation and anticipation as rumors swirl about the departure of Kevin Costner from the hit Paramount Network series.

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The 69-year-old actor, known for his role as rancher patriarch John Dutton, has reportedly been at odds with series co-creator Taylor Sheridan, leading to fervent discussions among fans about how his character will be written off the show.

Feud with Series Co-Creator Taylor Sheridan

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The reported feud between Costner and Sheridan stems from disagreements over the actor's work schedule for the second half of Season 5, which was further complicated by the Hollywood strikes. Despite Costner's alleged attempts to mend the rift with Sheridan and return for the latter part of Season 5, negotiations reportedly hit a roadblock when the actor sought veto power over Sheridan's scripts, a demand that was not met.

This behind-the-scenes drama has added an extra layer of intrigue to the fate of John Dutton, especially considering Costner's rumored "moral death" clause in his contract, which purportedly limits the ways in which his character can be written off the show without causing shame or embarrassment to Dutton.

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Fan Theories on John Dutton's Exit

Amidst the uncertainty, fans have been formulating their own theories about Dutton's potential exit. One prevailing theory, as reported by Screen Rant, suggests that Dutton may succumb to a recurrence of the colon cancer he battled in Season 1. This storyline, if realized, would tie back to the character's earlier struggle with the disease, which was initially concealed from his children and later resurfaced as a source of concern in subsequent seasons.

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Expansion of the "Yellowstone" Universe with Spinoffs

While the specifics of Costner's departure and Dutton's fate remain shrouded in mystery, the show's creators are forging ahead with plans for a spinoff series, reportedly featuring Matthew McConaughey and tentatively titled "2024." McConaughey himself has expressed enthusiasm for the project, emphasizing the appeal of returning to a structured acting environment.

The expansion of the "Yellowstone" universe doesn't stop there, with a slew of spinoffs and prequels in the pipeline, including "1883," "1923," "1944," and "6666.

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" The franchise's success has also extended to broadcast television, as CBS garnered over 5 million viewers weekly with reruns of the show's first two seasons.

Behind-the-Scenes Drama and Legal Disputes

However, the behind-the-scenes drama doesn't end with Costner and Sheridan. Reports of a feud between Sheridan and "Yellowstone" co-star Cole Hauser, culminating in a trademark infringement lawsuit over Hauser's coffee brand logo, have added another layer of complexity to the show's off-screen narrative.

As the future of "Yellowstone" hangs in the balance, fans are left eagerly awaiting further developments, both on and off the screen. The departure of a central figure like Kevin Costner and the potential narrative directions for the series and its spinoffs have sparked a whirlwind of speculation and anticipation within the show's dedicated fanbase.

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