“Kevin Costner Teams Up With Morgan Freeman on a Gripping Civil War Series After Exiting ‘Yellowstone’”
Kevin Costner’s Civil War Series With Morgan Freeman Finds a Home on Prime Video
Kevin Costner’s post-Yellowstone journey has had its fair share of ups and downs, but there’s finally some exciting news on the horizon. The Gray House — a Civil War-era historical drama that he executive produced alongside fellow Hollywood legend Morgan Freeman — has officially found a home. The series has been picked up by Prime Video and is set to premiere in early 2026.
What Is The Gray House About?
Directed by Roland Joffé, The Gray House is based on a remarkable true story from the Civil War. The series shines a spotlight on a group of courageous, unsung women who built a covert spy network within the heart of the Confederacy. This group included a Virginia socialite, her mother, and a formerly enslaved woman — all of whom put their lives on the line to turn what began as an Underground Railroad into a high-stakes intelligence operation.
These women played such a pivotal role in the war effort that General Ulysses S. Grant would later credit them with helping the Union secure victory.
The cast is led by Mary-Louise Parker (The West Wing), Daisy Head (Harlots), and Amethyst Davis (Kindred). They’re joined by a strong ensemble featuring Ben Vereen, Paul Anderson, Ian Duff, Hannah James, Robert Knepper, Christopher McDonald, Colin Morgan, Rob Morrow, Colin O’Donoghue, Sam Trammell, Ewan Miller, and Keith David.
What Has Kevin Costner Been Doing Since Yellowstone?
After stepping away from Yellowstone — reportedly due to scheduling issues during Season 5 — Costner has kept busy with several ambitious projects. Most notably, he launched Horizon: An American Saga, a four-part Western film series that he directed, co-wrote, and starred in.
The first chapter debuted on June 28, 2024, but unfortunately didn’t perform well at the box office. As a result, the release of Chapter 2 has been put on hold indefinitely, while financing is still being sought for Chapters 3 and 4.
Outside of Horizon, Costner has several other projects in the works, including Honeymoon with Harry (co-starring Jake Gyllenhaal), the thriller Headhunters (directed by Steven Holleran), and Kevin Costner’s The West, a docuseries on the History Channel.
While his path after Yellowstone has had some setbacks, the upcoming release of The Gray House marks a promising new chapter. Blending historical intrigue with Costner’s signature Western flair, this series looks to be a compelling must-watch when it debuts on Prime Video in 2026.