How Yellowstone Became a Hit Show with Kevin Costner?

The text is an introduction for an article about the actor Sam Elliott and his views on “Yellowstone” and “1883”.

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“Yellowstone” is a neo-western drama created by Taylor Sheridan that follows the Dutton family, owners of the largest ranch in Montana.

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Kevin Costner stars as John Dutton III, the patriarch of the family, in “Yellowstone”.

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“Yellowstone” premiered in 2018 and was very popular for five seasons.

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“1883” is a prequel series to “Yellowstone” that shows how the Dutton family migrated from Texas to Montana in the 19th century.

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Sam Elliott stars as Shea Drennan, a former Confederate soldier and Texas Ranger, who guides the Duttons and other settlers in “1883”.

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Sam Elliott revealed in an interview that he does not like “Yellowstone” as a viewer, even though he loves Kevin Costner as John Dutton.

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Sam Elliott said he finds “Yellowstone” too violent and dark, and prefers the more historical and authentic tone of “1883”.

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