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There’s been Yellowstone drama on and off the TV display. Given the continuing questions relating to Yellowstone’s future, this has followers questioning: will there be a season 6? The present is a large hit, however has the present been canceled. Now that season 5 half 2 has already premiered — and features a main character’s demise — Hollywood Life has all the newest updates in regards to the present’s future, together with what we find out about that Matthew McConaughey spinoff.
Warning: spoilers forward for Yellowstone season 5 half 2.
Will There Be A Yellowstone Season 6?
Paramount Network has not formally introduced the destiny of Yellowstone past season 5. The present stays considered one of TV’s hottest reveals, so it appeared like initially of season 5 {that a} sixth season was just about a accomplished deal. With the previous behind-the-scenes drama, it’s unclear if Yellowstone will reside to see a season 6.
Regarding the way forward for Yellowstone, Paramount president and CEO Chris McCarthy beforehand instructed The Hollywood Reporter that the present “wouldn’t be what it’s right this moment with out Kevin and we hope that that stays for a very long time to come back.” As of November 2024, there’s nonetheless no official phrase about Yellowstone season 6.
Is Yellowstone Ending With Season 5?
It’s not wanting good for Yellowstone followers. In February 2023, Deadline reported that Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan, together with Paramount Global and Paramount Network, was trying to finish the flagship collection with the present fifth season. According to the outlet, the rationale behind the present probably coming to finish concerned disagreements with Kevin Costner over taking pictures schedules.
The Oscar winner reportedly restricted himself to 65 days of taking pictures Yellowstone initially however wished to shorten that to 50 days within the first half of season 5 and solely per week for the second half. The filming state of affairs has reportedly been inflicting “morale issues” for the opposite stars of the present. The outlet stated that Kevin made a proposal however Paramount Network declined and “made the choice to maneuver on to the opposite present.”
“We don’t have any information to report. Kevin Costner is an enormous a part of Yellowstone and we hope that’s the case for a very long time to come back. Thanks to the sensible thoughts of Taylor Sheridan, we’re all the time engaged on franchise expansions of this unbelievable world he has constructed. Matthew McConaughey is an exceptional expertise with whom we’d like to associate,” a Paramount Network spokesperson instructed Deadline on the time.
A couple of weeks later, Kevin’s lawyer, Marty Singer, denied the report that the actor was holding up Yellowstone season 5. “The concept that Kevin was solely keen to work one week on the second half of season 5 of Yellowstone is an absolute lie,” Marty instructed Puck.News in response to an exposé titled “Casualties of the Costner-Yellowstone Crossfire” that had been revealed. “It’s ridiculous — and anybody suggesting it shouldn’t be believed for one second. As everybody who is aware of something about Kevin is properly conscious, he’s extremely passionate in regards to the present and has all the time gone method above and past to make sure its success.”
The destiny of Yellowstone continued to look very unsure after the primary forged didn’t seem on the present’s PaleyFest occasion on April 1. Taylor and govt producer David Glassner, together with Kevin, Kelly Reilly, Cole Hauser, Luke Grimes, Wes Bentley, Kelsey Asbille, Gil Birmingham, and Jacki Weaver, had been a part of the unique listing of creatives and forged anticipated to attend. The forged reportedly couldn’t attend “as a result of scheduling conflicts,” in response to Variety. The present beforehand introduced that Yellowstone season 5 would return for the second half in the summertime, however the present has not began filming and a begin date has not been revealed.
Is Matthew McConaughey Going To Be In Yellowstone?
Matthew McConaughey shouldn’t be anticipated to look within the flagship Yellowstone collection. When it was reported that Yellowstone can be ending with season 5, Deadline additionally revealed {that a} spinoff led by the Oscar winner was within the works. The outlet additionally famous on the time that it was “unclear which of the Yellowstone forged will transfer over to the McConaughey-led collection, however it’s anticipated to incorporate a number of of the massive stars.”
Taylor Sheridan, Paramount Global, and Paramount Network reportedly are “plotting a possible franchise extension to proceed the Dutton saga” with Matthew. In March 2023, Paramount president and CEO Chris McCarthy confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter that the spinoff with Matthew can be “transferring ahead no matter whether or not Costner returns to the unique.”
What Happened At The End Of Yellowstone Season 5?
The first half of Yellowstone season 5 set the stage for an epic second half of the season. Jamie made a daring play towards John by calling for his impeachment as governor of Montana. Beth confronted Jamie about his assault on John and threatened to reveal that he killed his father. Jamie took that second to inform Beth her concept can be mutually assured destruction as a result of “a century’s price” of household secrets and techniques are on the “prepare station.”
Jamie and Beth declared battle on one another. Beth instantly ran to John to let him know that she is now conscious of the “prepare station,” and Jamie will use it towards him. “He will use the whole lot that he is aware of to destroy you. He’s made it clear,” Beth stated.
Beth instructed her father that it was time to eliminate Jamie. As Beth and John had been plotting what to do subsequent, Jamie and his new fling Sarah mentioned hiring somebody to kill Beth or harm somebody very near her.
Meanwhile, Monica and Kayce determined to maneuver again to the ranch to assist John handled being governor. Rip and the bunkhouse additionally traveled south to save lots of the ranch’s cattle herd.
Part 2 of Yellowstone aired on November 10, 2024, and it killed off one main character — John Dutton (Costner). Beth returns dwelling to see police exterior. After asking if this was “a criminal offense scene” involving her father, she and Kayce stroll into the home to see a corpse on the bottom. John was killed by a gunshot wound, however his face shouldn’t be proven on digital camera, because the actor wasn’t on set to movie the scene. While Beth and Kayce mourn John’s demise, Beth says, “It was Jamie.”