Yellowstone fans were left disappointed when the main cast failed to show up at PaleyFest, the nation’s premier TV festival, on Saturday night. Despite being listed as attending the special screening and Q&A, Kevin Costner, Kelly Reilly, Cole Hauser, Luke Grimes, Kelsey Asbille, Wes Betley, Gil Birmingham, and Jacki Weaver were all absent. This has only fueled rumors that Costner’s future on the hit show is in doubt, especially since only Josh Lucas, who plays a younger John Dutton, and three other minor cast members attended the event.
Fans were also left in the dark about the back half of Season 5, which has not yet been filmed, despite Yellowstone’s immense popularity. Although Mo Brings Plenty, one of the minor cast members, promised fans that what’s to come is “mind-blowing and wonderful,” he confirmed that production has yet to begin. This has surprised many fans, especially since the show’s Season 5 premiere broke records and the midseason finale in January left fans wanting more.
In February, rumors surfaced that the show’s creator, Taylor Sheridan, and Paramount were considering taking Yellowstone in a new direction without Costner due to disagreements over shooting schedules. This was a shocking report since the Western drama is the most-watched show across cable and broadcast, and Costner won a Golden Globe award for Best Actor in a TV Drama earlier this year for his portrayal of John Dutton.
