Kevin Costner’s Attorney Unleashes Allegations That ‘Yellowstone’ Could End Because of Star: ‘Ridiculous’

Kevin Costner’s lawyer dismisses the claim that the actor’s filming schedule could lead to the end of the hit western Yellowstone.

Costner’s attorney, Marty Singer, took issue with reports that Paramount executives wanted to end the show after the second part of its fifth season, due to Costner’s preference for an easy filming schedule.

Costner portrays John Dutton, the patriarch of the Montana farming family depicted in the series.

“The idea that Kevin was only willing to work one week on the second half of season five of Yellowstone is an absolute lie,” Singer told Park on Wednesday.

“This is ridiculous – and anyone who suggests this should not be believed for a second.”

“As everyone who knows anything about Kevin is well aware, he is incredibly passionate about the show and has always gone above and beyond to ensure its success.”

Deadline reported that executives were pushing creator Taylor Sheridan to end the show as Costner’s filming schedule made it impossible to continue production with the lead actor.

Paramount even went so far as to start negotiations for Matthew McConaughey to star in the show’s final arc.

Costner’s side of the story included much more than his supposed preference for light schedules.

Sources close to the veteran western actor have accused Sheridan of continually shifting the planned filming schedule for Yellowstone, forcing Costner to reschedule his own commitments to other productions, Pack said.

Costner released an unboxing video of the Golden Globe award he received for Yellowstone earlier this month.

I received something really special in the mail. Thank you @goldenglobes pic.twitter.com/ofFdKrPIwH

— Kevin Costner and MW (@modernwest) February 14, 2023

The Dances With Wolves actor has not commented publicly on talks between himself, Paramount, and Sheridan.

Paramount has not made any specific plans for the long-term future of the show, as negotiations between Sheridan, the media company, and Costner are still ongoing.

“Kevin Costner is an important part of Yellowstone and we hope it stays that way for a long time to come,” the media company said in response to a Deadline report on the controversy.

Even if Costner’s involvement with Yellowstone ends, the cinematic universe depicted in the series will continue on television.

One prequel show, 1923, which tells the story of the Dutton farming family during the Great Depression, began airing in December, while 1883 depicted the family’s legacy during the heyday of the American Wild West.

This article originally appeared in The Western Journal.

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