“First Teaser of ‘Yellowstone’ Season 5 Part 2 Shows Taylor Sheridan Unfazed by Kevin Costner’s Threats”
‘Yellowstone’ Season 5 Part 2 Teaser Shows Taylor Sheridan Unbowed by Kevin Costner’s Legal Threats
The long-awaited teaser for ‘Yellowstone’ Season 5 Part 2 has dropped, and it’s stirring up excitement among fans. The beloved series, which has captivated audiences since 2018, is gearing up for its final season. Despite Kevin Costner’s departure from the show, it appears Taylor Sheridan is making a bold statement by featuring old footage of Costner in the new teaser. This choice highlights Sheridan’s confidence in moving forward, seemingly undeterred by Costner’s previous threats of legal action.
The teaser begins with a memorable quote from John Dutton: “Legacy – you build something worth having and someone is going to try and take it.” This inclusion of past footage has sparked considerable buzz online, with fans and critics alike noting Costner’s presence despite his exit from the series. The move is seen by many as a direct counter to Costner’s earlier threats to sue the show’s producers over salary disputes.
Kevin Costner’s Dispute with Yellowstone Producers
In early 2023, Kevin Costner publicly addressed his exit from ‘Yellowstone,’ citing unpaid salary as a key issue. During a child support hearing in Santa Barbara, part of his ongoing divorce proceedings with Christine Baumgartner, Costner revealed that he was still owed money from his “pay or play” contract. Although Costner had adjusted his schedule to film the first part of Season 5, he claimed that his contract should guarantee him $12 million for the second part, which had yet to be scripted at the time.
Despite these tensions, the teaser’s release suggests that Sheridan is moving forward with the series, using the final season to wrap up the storyline with a nod to its past. ‘Yellowstone’ Season 5 Part 2 is set to premiere on the Paramount Network on November 10, 2024, promising a dramatic conclusion to the saga.
