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As fans eagerly await the return of the hit series "Yellowstone," rumors of Kevin Costner's potential retirement from his role as John Dutton have caused a stir among the public. Despite the speculation, a spokesperson for Paramount, the studio behind the show, says they have no news to report and that Costner is an integral part of the series.
"Kevin Costner is a big part of Yellowstone and we hope that's the case for a long time to come," the spokesperson said in a statement reported PEOPLE. "Thanks to the brilliant mind of Taylor Sheridan, we are always working on franchise expansions of this incredible world he has built."
Potential New Partnership with Matthew McConaughey
While there has been no official confirmation, sources have reported that Matthew McConaughey, who has a long-standing admiration for the show, may be working with co-creator and showrunner, Taylor Sheridan, on a potential spin-off of the series.
The rumors stem from the fact that McConaughey and Sheridan are fans of each other's work and have been speaking about ways they can work together. "Matthew McConaughey is a phenomenal talent with whom we'd love to partner," the spokesperson said.
Costner's Departure Due to "Scheduling Disagreements"
Media reports suggest that Costner's potential departure is due to scheduling disagreements and that he may leave the show after its final, fifth season. Costner has expressed his desire to devote more time to other projects, primarily directing and starring in his new western Horizon.
The Importance of World-Building and Character Development
Costner, who plays the patriarch and owner of the largest ranch in Montana, has previously discussed the importance of world-building and character development in making a successful western.
"I've always believed a good Western isn't always just rushing towards its gunfight," he said in June. "If you can create language and situations, and then you end up at a gunfight, I think it can be an amazing movie or TV show.
But I think if you're trying to get there so fast that you don't understand the people, or it's not complicated, then it's a problem." "Yellowstone" has become a popular and beloved series, with three spin-offs: "1883," "1932," and the upcoming "6666." Although neither Paramount, Sheridan, nor McConaughey have confirmed the rumors, fans eagerly await more news on the future of this iconic series.