How Kevin Costner’s feud with Taylor Sheridan could kill ‘Yellowstone’ after season 5

The future of “Yellowstone” is uncertain after a reported conflict between the creator and the lead star.

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Taylor Sheridan, the cocreator and showrunner, wants to end the show after season five.

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Kevin Costner, who plays John Dutton, wants to reduce his filming days on location.

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Costner only filmed for 50 days for the first eight episodes of season five and wants to film for only a week for the remaining six episodes.

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The report claims that Costner’s demands have caused frustration for Sheridan and morale problems for the other cast members.

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“Yellowstone” is a neo-Western drama that follows the Dutton family and their ranch in Montana.

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The show is a ratings hit for Paramount Network and has spawned two spin-offs, “1883” and “6666”.

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The midseason finale of season five aired in November 2021 and left fans with several cliffhangers.

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The show is expected to return in early 2022, but its future beyond that is unclear.

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