The fictional universe of Yellowstone is set to grow even bigger with an upcoming spin-off series of the popular Western drama that will see Matthew McConaughey star in the lead role.
Reports of the McConaughey-led Yellowstone spin-off first emerged in February. Now, Paramount has confirmed that the series is moving forward.
In an interview with THR, ViacomCBS President Chris McCarthy acknowledged the new spin-off and explained that's meant to either replace or coexist with the original Yellowstone series, depending on Kevin Costner's decision. However, McCarthy emphasized that the spin-off will proceed with or without Costner's return to the original series.
Earlier this year, sources close to the production of Yellowstone revealed that the cast and crew of the original series were becoming increasingly frustrated with Kevin Costner's scheduling conflicts. The 68-year-old actor is the primary reason for the delays in the release of the second half of the fifth season after shifting his focus back to directing his upcoming film, Horizon.
