The future ofYellowstonestill remains up in the air at the moment, with any chat over asequel series being kept very close to the vest ofTaylor Sheridan. Still, if the words ofCole Hauserare to be believed, roles forhe and his on-screen wifeKelly Reillyare very much at the forefront of the director’s plans.Yellowstone, created by Sheridan, has been a major success, blending drama, Western, and crime elements into a compelling story about the Dutton family. The show’s success has spawned several spin-offs, including1883and1923, which explore the Dutton family history.
With starKevin Costnerleaving the series(and then making overtures to return), Sheridan laid plans for a follow-up series which has seenMatthew McConaugheyandMichelle Pfeifferlinked, but thanks to the delays caused by the strikes last year, plus Costner’s departure, the mainline series still needs to be concluded. Wrapping up the hit Paramount+ series is Hauser’s priority, but he’s got his eye on the future — a future that includes Reilly, too.
Hauser, who plays Rip Wheeler onYellowstone, recently shared his thoughts on the upcoming spin-off, hinting at his involvement beyond the show’s final season.In an interview with Country Living, Hauser said, “I’m so focused on finishingYellowstonethe way it needs to be finished right now — well, just the show itself." He continued, “We’ll see where that leads, butI know that there’s some stuff on the horizon when it comes to Taylor’s ideas for Kelly Reilly and myselfand some of the other cast. I’m excited to see where he goes creatively with that, but right now it’s just, let’s finish strong; let’s do the best we can.”
Kelly Reilly Says ‘Yellowstone’ Salary Discussions Are “Nonsense”
Last month,Reilly attempted to dispel any rumors that their participation in the sequel would be held upover the supposed financial disputes, telling fans “don’t believe everything you read” and describing the reports as “nonsense.” She said:
“I just care about finishing [the main show] with as much care and as much passion and as much love as I can muster to put into it. That’s what I care about. I’m sort of prepping for that now [and] that’s my tunnel vision thing that I care about most. And what goes on beyond that? There are discussions, you know.Don’t believe everything you read. It’s just nonsense.But we’re gonna, you know, let’s wait and see. I don’t have an answer right now. But we’ll see.”
Yellowstone’s final season is due to air in November this year. The series can be streamed on Paramount. Stay tuned to Collider for further updates on the fate of2024.
Yellowstone
A ranching family in Montana faces off against others encroaching on their land.
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