Posted on 02/07/2023 8:47:56 AM PST by marcusmaximus
Yellowstone, TV’s top-rated drama, may end in spectacular fashion.
Deadline understands that Taylor Sheridan, co-creator and showrunner, Paramount Global and Paramount Network are moving to end their signature show in its current form. But they are plotting a potential franchise extension to continue the Dutton saga, a new show with Matthew McConaughey in talks to star.
It is unclear which of the Yellowstone cast will move over to the McConaughey-led series, but it is expected to include several of the big stars.
“We have no news to report. Kevin Costner is a big part of Yellowstone and we hope that’s the case for a long time to come. 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,” a Paramount Network spokesperson told Deadline.
“We have no news to report. Kevin Costner is a big part of Yellowstone and we hope that’s the case for a long time to come. 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,” a Paramount Network spokesperson told Deadline.
The crux of the issue with the original Yellowstone series involves star Kevin Costner and disagreements over shooting schedules.
(Excerpt) Read more at deadline.com ...
Taylor Sheridan can really write a good script. We loved ‘Yellowstone’ but have become more disappointed as his story lines have strayed so much from the origins of it being about a FAMILY - no matter how dastardly they are.
Not sure how he keeps up the pace and quality with so many irons in the fire.
(See what I did there? LOL!)
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You have an odd brand of humor. ;=)
I enjoyed tremendously Sheridan’s “Tulsa King” with Sylvester Stallone. He plays the part perfectly!
I think it’s more about time than money. Costner wants time to do other projects. He probably never counted on Yellowstone lasting so long and now he may feel too hemmed in.
There’s a “6666” spinoff in the works, based on the “four-six” ranch in Texas, introduced on Yellowstone. More focused on rodeo life. McConaughey would be perfect for that.
I’ve been enjoying, “1923,”so far, even though (or perhaps because) it seems to be heavily inspired by “Legends of the Fall.” The latest episode seemed a little predictable, but I’ll ride it out and hope it gets some energy back in the next episode.
I’ll check that out, Thanks! I like Stallone. :)
Why doesn’t Paramount (and the rest of Hollywood) come up with a new idea instead of what appears to be an instant remake of a successful series that has run its course? Oh, excuse me, not remake, “franchise extension”.
They should call it ‘Utah’ or something like ‘Wyoming’ — It’s not filmed in Montana (with the exception of a few special ‘scenes’ filmed on a Montana reservation).
It reminds me of ‘Dallas’ — they would occasionally check in with a cousin who lived in Billing, MT — and the scene would be a dirt main street with old wooden buildings and horses tied up outside said buildings...everyone had a cowboy hat, a six shooter and a vest.
Obviously I’m not a fan...
It’s always about $$$.
Kevin Coster is 68 y/o, a little older than I am.
He is double-rich with a net worth of at least $320 Million.
He doesn’t need this job, and probably does it more as a hobby and time filler than a career move.
Costner has proved to himself and hollywood that he can still
rock the boat of show business culture and show a profit.
He may be bored with the routine by now, ready to saddle up the next ‘Wild Horse’.
So the only way to see all of the Yellowstone spin offs (and Tulsa King) is via a paid subscription to Paramount+, right?
Sheridan isn’t going to be hijacked by the male version of Barbara Streisand.
Somebody said it somewhere, and I’m paraphrasing, but I think it went something like this:
“You’re fired.”
I thought that Beto wannabe, if that’s even possible, was getting ready to run for office.
I've seen clips of "Yellowstone" on YouTube and hope to check out the full series sometime. I don't have any streaming services other than Amazon Prime and no cable TV. So limited in what I can stream.
The clips I've seen look pretty good, especially the characters Beth and Rip.
Tulsa King is good. Stallone makes a great sort of exiled NY wise guy creating and building his new “thing” in Tulsa.
We watched the first episode recently just to see what all the fuss was about. Reminded me of a Wyoming version of the old “Dallas” tv show with Larry Hagman.
Yes, that’s the only way I’ve been able to watch them. However, Yellowstone (not the spin offs) is available on YouTube TV.
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