“What to Expect from Yellowstone Season 6: Everything You Need to Know”
Everything You Need to Know About Yellowstone’s Future
Since its premiere in 2018, Yellowstone has become a major hit for the Paramount Network, revitalizing Kevin Costner’s career as John Dutton, the patriarch of the Dutton family who owns the expansive Yellowstone Dutton Ranch in Montana. After the fifth season aired in 2022, uncertainty loomed over the series due to reports of Costner’s departure and plans for a sequel series that would continue without him.
Will There Be a Sixth Season of Yellowstone?
Initially, it was believed that the remaining episodes of Season 5 would conclude the series. However, recent reports suggest that Paramount Network may not be ready to say goodbye just yet. Negotiations are reportedly underway with Kelly Reilly (Beth Dutton) and Cole Hauser (Rip Wheeler) to lead a sixth season. Both actors have been integral to the show since its inception, making their continued involvement a logical step, especially as they’re not directly tied to the new characters of the upcoming Yellowstone spinoff, The Madison. As of now, there’s no confirmed timeline for filming, and contracts are still being finalized, but it’s clear that Costner will not return.
What Have Reilly and Hauser Said About Season 6?
Cole Hauser has been somewhat ambiguous about the future, stating, “It’s been a great ride with everyone involved. You’ll have to stay tuned for November for how Taylor [Sheridan] wraps it up!”
In contrast, Kelly Reilly expressed more openness to the idea of a sixth season during her conversation with Entertainment Weekly, saying, “Nothing is set in stone, but if Taylor wants to write it, I would want to do it. This story is ending, but if there’s more to tell with some characters, it’s going to be a little different.”
Is Matthew McConaughey Joining the Spinoff?
Reports from February 2023 indicated that Matthew McConaughey is in negotiations to star in the Yellowstone spinoff, though there’s been no confirmation of a deal yet. As of February 2024, he had not committed until he reviewed a script for the new series.
If McConaughey signs on, it would mark his first leading TV role since HBO’s True Detective in 2014, and he may bring even greater star power than Costner at this stage in their careers.
What Is the Title of the Spinoff Series?
The spinoff, previously referred to as 2024, is officially titled The Madison. It is described as following a New York City family in the Madison River Valley of central Montana, presenting a “heartfelt study of grief and human connection.”
Who Will McConaughey Play?
It remains unclear who McConaughey’s character will be. Speculation includes him being a member of the Dutton family not previously mentioned, marrying into the family, or being an unrelated character altogether.
Is Michelle Pfeiffer Joining the Spinoff?
Yes! Michelle Pfeiffer will star in The Madison and serve as an executive producer alongside creator Taylor Sheridan. Paramount Global co-CEO Chris McCarthy praised her talent, stating she’s the perfect anchor for this new chapter in the Yellowstone universe.
Despite earlier reports linking McConaughey to the spinoff, recent updates have focused solely on Pfeiffer’s involvement, leaving his participation in question.
