The success story of the Western series Yellowstone, created by Taylor Sheridan, has recently been overshadowed by a number of crises. After a behind-the-scenes argument with lead actor Kevin Costner, Paramount made short work of it. The hit series, whose first three seasons are currently streaming on Netflix, will end with season 5 this year – probably without Costner’s John Dutton.
Instead of closing the gates of the Dutton Ranch forever, the story will continue with a sequel series called 2024. However, it is currently struggling with its own crises. Not only is the return of some Yellowstone characters on the brink. Also the The involvement of the biggest star in the new spin-off series is not as certain as expected.
Yellowstone sequel without Matthew McConaughey?
Who could lead Yellowstone into a new era after Kevin Costner? When it was announced that the series would unexpectedly end after season 5, the development of a sequel series made us sit up and take notice. This should be with a Hollywood star Matthew McConaughey star in the lead role.
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However, according to a report from Hollywood insider Matthew Belloni at Puck, McConaughey’s involvement doesn’t seem so certain. Although he has been associated with the project since May 2023, he has not yet committed. The A decision should only be made once a script is available.
There is currently a lot of uncertainty surrounding the Yellowstone sequel. The outcome of the ongoing salary negotiations with original stars Kelly Reilly (Beth Dutton), Cole Hauser (Rip Wheeler) and Luke Grimes (Kayce Dutton) will be crucial in the coming weeks. Negotiations are also currently underway with Hollywood star Michelle Pfeiffer, who could be seen as the female lead in the new Yellowstone series.
When will the Yellowstone finale and sequel series come in 2024?
Yellowstone fans have been waiting for the return of the Dutton family for over a year. In January 2023, the not yet completed 5th season took a break. At the time it was not known that it would be the last. The final episodes of season 5 are scheduled to be filmed in spring or summer 2024 and are scheduled to take place in November 2024 will debut on the Paramount Network.
Since the sequel series will only be shown chronologically in 2024 after the publication of the Yellowstone series finale, Their broadcast could even take until 2025. Maybe the year title will be adjusted again by then.
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