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‘Yellowstone’ to End as Kevin Costner Seeks Less Shooting Time, Matthew McConaughey Tapped for Spinoff — Report

‘Yellowstone’ to End as Kevin Costner Seeks Less Shooting Time, Matthew McConaughey Tapped for Spinoff — Report
Very rarely does a show end prematurely when it’s one of the highest-rated series on television. But that fate may soon befall “Yellowstone,” the Paramount Network hit from Taylor Sheridan.

Deadline is reporting that the series, which is expected to premiere the second part of its fifth season later this year, will soon end in its current form. However, Sheridan and Paramount Global will continue the franchise — which has already launched prequel series “1883” and “1923” — via a new show about the central Dutton family, with Matthew McConaughey in talks to star.

“We have no news to report. Kevin Costner is a big part of ‘Yellowstone’ and we hope that’s the case for a long time to come,” a Paramount Network spokesperson told IndieWire in a statement. “Thanks to the brilliant mind of Taylor Sheridan, we are always working on franchise expansions of this incredible world he has built.
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Yellowstone: Lilli Kay on the Show’s Cross-Demographic Politics

Yellowstone: Lilli Kay on the Show’s Cross-Demographic Politics
This interview contains spoilers for Yellowstone season 5.

Lilli Kay has earned it.

It wasn’t enough that she was a massive fan of Yellowstone. It wasn’t enough that her stepmother, Piper Parabo, had been cast as a recurring character for the past two seasons. It wasn’t even enough that her father, Stephen Kay, has directed over a dozen episodes of Yellowstone, as well as a handful episodes of Mayor of Kingstown, all the while serving as executive producer for both shows. Lilli, for the longest time, couldn’t even get to visit the set.

“I didn’t [visit] and that was a huge bummer, because it just never worked out. And I was so frustrated because that’s the world I love.” Kay explains. Her father seemingly ignored her pleas for quite some time – “I was begging to just come hang out, but I never got to go.”

Eventually,
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‘Yellowstone’ Breakout Lilli Kay on Clara’s Future Fighting Alongside John Dutton and How Fans Reacted to the Series’ First Queer Kiss

‘Yellowstone’ Breakout Lilli Kay on Clara’s Future Fighting Alongside John Dutton and How Fans Reacted to the Series’ First Queer Kiss
Spoiler Alert: This post contains spoilers for “Yellowstone” Season 5.

One of the biggest surprises on this season of “Yellowstone” is the introduction of Clara, played by Lilli Kay. The trusted assistant to now-Governor John Dutton (Kevin Costner), who fired everyone but her once he took control, has a firm push and pull with her boss, giving him pro tips about government even when he doesn’t want to hear them. Kay, who also appeared in series such as “Your Honor” and “Chambers,” has fit in quickly on the show, as comfortable in the halls of the state capitol as she is on horseback.

In the wake of the show’s mid-season finale, Variety spoke with Kay about the joys of working alongside a Hollywood legend, how “Yellowstone” is a unique family affair and how she ended up in the series’ first LGBTQ kissing scene.

Was it daunting coming into a
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After ‘Tulsa King,’ Sylvester Stallone Might Stop Acting in His Own Projects

After ‘Tulsa King,’ Sylvester Stallone Might Stop Acting in His Own Projects
Sylvester Stallone’s rise is a story so celebrated, it’s come to shape how we imagine the Hollywood dream. A young, no-name actor writes a script, sells it to a studio, fights to play the title role, and — for his effort, his faith, and his talent — the movie turns him into a star. More than a star, really. “Rocky” and the ensuing sequels helped establish Stallone as a multi-hyphenate artist. For nearly 50 years, Stallone has been writing, acting, producing, and directing many of his own projects.

But after his latest dual role — leading and executive producing the Paramount+ series “Tulsa King” — Stallone may be staying behind the camera on his future creative endeavors. When asked if he’s writing any passion projects to direct and star in, Stallone said, “I might, but maybe not the acting.” He mentioned “Poe,” the Edgar Allen Poe biopic he’s long sought to realize,
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‘Yellowstone’ Star Piper Perabo on Shocking Midseason Finale and How Protest Arrests Shaped Character Arc

‘Yellowstone’ Star Piper Perabo on Shocking Midseason Finale and How Protest Arrests Shaped Character Arc
[This story contains spoilers from Yellowstone‘s season five midseason finale, “A Knife and No Coin.”]

Before Summer Higgins got sentenced to 15 years in prison for civil disobedience and assault on Yellowstone, Piper Perabo had her own experience with a protest arrest.

The actress — who plays the environmental activist turned adviser to Gov. John Dutton (Kevin Costner) on the hit Paramount Network series — was among the more than 200 people who were arrested in 2018 during the confirmation hearings for Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh. The Covert Affairs and Coyote Ugly star disrupted the Sept. 4, 2018 hearing and was ejected from the courtroom.

“I told [creator Taylor Sheridan] the story, and I didn’t really know what he was going to do with it or where it was going to go,” Perabo tells The Hollywood Reporter. (Later, while already cast on Yellowstone, she also got arrested at a Jane Fonda climate change protest.)

What the prolific TV creator and
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Yellowstone Star Reveals How LGBTQ+ Scene Ended Up In The Show

Yellowstone Star Reveals How LGBTQ+ Scene Ended Up In The Show
Lilli Kay opens up about the LGBTQ+ kiss scene featured in Yellowstone season 5. Kay portrays Clara Brewer in Yellowstone, serving as John Dutton (Kevin Costner)'s assistant after he was sworn in as the governor of Montana. During the turmoil faced by John in his new position and the potential threats of impeachment, Clara has proven herself to be a loyal supporter. Though Clara is new to the political world and still learning, she becomes a valuable asset to John and his family, growing more comfortable with the Duttons as they in turn learn to accept her as an ally.

During a conversation with Deadline, Kay describes her experience with the show prior to being hired. In addition to being a fan of the series, Kay has family working on the show - her father Stephen Kay serves as a director and executive producer, and her stepmother Piper Perabo stars as Summer.
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‘Yellowstone’ Season 5 Set to Return in Summer 2023 — Watch Teaser

‘Yellowstone’ Season 5 Set to Return in Summer 2023 — Watch Teaser
The Dutton drama continues this summer when “Yellowstone” Season 5 returns.

The latest teaser for the second part of the latest season shows John Dutton (Kevin Costner) whipping his ranchers into shape as tensions mount with son Jamie (Wes Bentley), daughter Beth (Kelly Reilly), and Kayce (Luke Grimes). Created by mega-showrunner and Oscar nominee Taylor Sheridan in 2018, “Yellowstone” has since spawned two prequels — “1883” and “1923” — and has shattered records at Paramount Network and Paramount+.

The official logline reads: “Yellowstone” chronicles the Dutton family, led by John Dutton, who controls the largest contiguous cattle ranch in the United States. Amid shifting alliances, unsolved murders, open wounds, and hard-earned respect – the ranch is in constant conflict with those it borders – an expanding town, an Indian reservation, and America’s first national park.

Cole Hauser, Kelsey Asbille, Brecken Merrill, Forrie Smith, Denim Richards, Ian Bohen, Finn Little, Ryan Bingham and Gil Birmingham also round out the Season 5 cast,
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Yellowstone Season 5 Returns Summer 2023

Yellowstone Season 5 Returns Summer 2023
That's all she wrote, folks.

Well, for the time being at least.

Yellowstone Season 5 is taking a breather, but don't worry, it will return.

During the midseason finale (a first for Yellowstone), it was revealed that the show will return for the summer.

We knew it was going to be a big episode since those of us who cover it didn't get a screener ahead of time.

Of course, that means that you won't get a full review for the episode until later tonight, but you've got this semi-good news to tide you over.

As we rolled into the midseason finale, we were awaiting news about how the rest of the season will play out with new dynamics.

Beth realized just how far in debt the ranch was after apparently sticking her head in the sand and trusting what John trusted -- what worked for the last 100 plus years.

Unfortunately,
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‘Yellowstone’ Actress Lilli Kay Talks About Playing Dutton’s Confidante And A “Lesbian On The Range”

‘Yellowstone’ Actress Lilli Kay Talks About Playing Dutton’s Confidante And A “Lesbian On The Range”
The only Yellowstone character who managed to survive John Dutton’s decision to clean house in the governor’s office was Clara Brewer (Lilli Kay), a green behind the ears assistant who becomes an important ally to the family. It’s a dream role for Kay, whose dad Stephen Kay is a director/EP on the drama while her stepmom Piper Perabo plays Summer, Dutton’s current lover.

“My dad would brag to me about how he was spending every single day with horses and amazing actors,” says Kay, whose credits include Your Honor and Madam Secretary. “I was like, ‘hey, I’m a horse person! I want to come hang out!'”

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‘Yellowstone’: Paramount Network Announces Season 5 Return For Kevin Costner Drama

‘Yellowstone’: Paramount Network Announces Season 5 Return For Kevin Costner Drama
Paramount Network delivered some bittersweet news Sunday about the return of Yellowstone. Now that Jamie (Wes Bentley) has declared war on his governor-dad John Dutton, we’re not going to see how that plays out until this summer.

That’s right, cowboys: the Taylor Sheridan drama isn’t returning until the dog days. We’re not even sure the exact premiere date; Paramount is only promising a mid-year berth. You can find a recap of the midseason finale here.

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Season 5 has already been a big one for Yellowstone. After watching how the trailer shattered streaming records (14.4 million
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‘Mayor of Kingstown’ Unveils a Season 2 Trailer and Poster

‘Mayor of Kingstown’ Unveils a Season 2 Trailer and Poster
Mike McLusky (two-time Oscar nominee Jeremy Renner) declares that nothing stays hidden in his town in the official trailer for Mayor of Kingstown season two. The nearly two-minute trailer for Paramount+’s critically acclaimed drama shows a war brewing, with the control of the town hanging in the balance.

The season two cast includes two-time Oscar winner Dianne Wiest as Miriam McLusky, Hugh Dillon as Ian, Taylor Handley as Kyle McLusky, Emma Laird as Iris, and Tobi Bamtefa as Deverin ‘Bunny’ Washington. Derek Webster plays Stevie, Hamish Allan-Headley is Robert, Nishi Munshi is Tracy, and Aidan Gillen stars as Milo Sunter.

Season two premieres on Sunday, January 15, 2023.

Mayor of Kingstown was created by Oscar nominee Taylor Sheridan and Hugh Dillon. Sheridan, Dillon, Renner, Antoine Fuqua, David C. Glasser, Ron Burkle, Bob Yari, Michael Friedman, Dave Erickson, Regina Corrado, and Stephen Kay executive produce. The series is produced by MTV Entertainment Studios,
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Mayor of Kingstown Season 2 trailer finds Jeremy Renner trying to bring order to an industry in chaos

  • 14 December 2022
  • by Steve Seigh
  • JoBlo
Mayor of Kingstown Season 2 trailer finds Jeremy Renner trying to bring order to an industry in chaos
Paramount+ is letting the network’s Mayor of Kingstown Season 2 trailer out of its cell this afternoon. Debuting exclusively on the streaming service in the U.S. and Canada on January 15, the drama starring Academy Award nominee Jeremy Renner continues to bring the issues of systemic racism, corruption, and inequality to the forefront.

From co-creator and Academy Award nominee Taylor Sheridan and Hugh Dillon, Mayor of Kingstown follows the McLusky family, power brokers in Kingstown, Michigan, where the business of incarceration is the only thriving industry. The series holds a cracked mirror to the horror of society, providing a stark look at their attempt to bring order and justice to a town with neither. The series also stars Hugh Dillon, Taylor Handley, Emma Laird, Tobi Bamtefa, Derek Webster, Nishi Munshi, Hamish Allan-Headley, and Aidan Gillen.

Produced by MTV Entertainment Studios, 101 Studios, and Bosque Ranch Productions, Mayor of Kingstown is executive produced by Sheridan,
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‘Mayor of Kingstown’ Season 2 Trailer: Jeremy Renner Hands Out Beatdowns, Pistol Whipping (Video)

‘Mayor of Kingstown’ Season 2 Trailer: Jeremy Renner Hands Out Beatdowns, Pistol Whipping (Video)
In the trailer for Season 2 of “Mayor of Kingstown,” which Paramount released on Wednesday, Mike McCluskey (Jeremy Renner) has an unorthodox plan to quell the chaos at the town’s prison after Season 1’s riot. The second season of the drama from Taylor Sheridan and Hugh Dillon debuts on Sunday, Jan. 15, on Paramount+ in the U.S. and Canada.

We don’t find out exactly what Mike’s plan is, but we do know it involves beatdowns and a pistol whipping. As he says in the clip, “When I say I’m going to do a thing, that thing gets done.”

Of course, that doesn’t go over well with everyone, as he’s told, “Inmates are running the asylum and you’re handing them the key.”

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The series is set in Kingstown, Michigan, where the
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‘Mayor Of Kingstown’ Drops New Trailer For Season 2

‘Mayor Of Kingstown’ Drops New Trailer For Season 2
Paramount+ has dropped a new trailer for season 2 of Mayor of Kingstown, which will debut on Sunday, January 15. Starring Jeremy Renner and Dianne Wiest, the series will premiere the following day in the U.K. and Australia.

From Taylor Sheridan and Hugh Dillon, Mayor of Kingstown follows the McLusky family, power brokers in Kingstown, Mich., where the business of incarceration is the only thriving industry. Tackling themes of systemic racism, corruption and inequality, the series provides a stark look at their attempt to bring order and justice to a town that has neither. The series also stars Dillon, Taylor Handley, Emma Laird, Tobi Bamtefa, Derek Webster, Nishi Munshi, Hamish Allan-Headley, and Aidan Gillen.

Produced by MTV Entertainment Studios, 101 Studios and Bosque Ranch Productions, Mayor of Kingstown is executive produced by Sheridan, Dillon, Renner, Antoine Fuqua, David C. Glasser, Ron Burkle, Bob Yari, Michael Friedman, Dave Erickson, Regina Corrado and Stephen Kay.
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‘Mayor Of Kingstown’ Adds Ash Santos To Season 2

‘Mayor Of Kingstown’ Adds Ash Santos To Season 2
Exclusive: Ash Santos has joined the cast of the Paramount+ original series Mayor of Kingstown for Season 2. She will portray Coco, a nightclub dancer at Cavo.

Production on Season 2 is currently underway in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The series returns on January 15.

Mayor of Kingstown follows the McLusky family, power brokers in Kingstown, Mich., where the business of incarceration is the only thriving industry. Tackling themes of systemic racism, corruption, and inequality, the series provides a stark look at their attempt to bring order and justice to a town that has neither.

Series regulars include Jeremy Renner, Dianne Wiest, Hugh Dillon, Taylor Handley, Emma Laird, Tobi Bamtefa, Derek Webster, Nishi Munshi, Hamish Allan-Headley, and Aidan Gillen.

Mayor of Kingstown is executive produced by co-creators Taylor Sheridan and Hugh Dillon, alongside Renner, Antoine Fuqua, David C. Glasser, Ron Burkle, Bob Yari, Michael Friedman, Dave Erickson, Regina Corrado, and Stephen Kay.
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‘Yellowstone’ Premiere Makes Record For Paramount; Reaches Nearly 16 Million Viewers

‘Yellowstone’ Premiere Makes Record For Paramount; Reaches Nearly 16 Million Viewers
Exclusive: Big news from the Dutton ranch: the simulcast of the season five premiere of Yellowstone averaged nearly 16 million, according to L3 results from Nielsen. Its performance on the Paramount Network also earned the distinction of being the most watched show across all of TV in 2022 and the most watched cable premiere since 2017’s The Walking Dead.

The combination of the premiere and encore performances of the episode on Paramount, CMT, Pop and TV Land averaged 15.7 million, up 6 vs. the season 4 premiere (14.7 mil).

“Taylor Sheridan has done it again with nearly 16 million viewers watching Yellowstone’s return on Sunday night, solidifying its status as the number one show across all of TV,” said Chris McCarthy President/CEO of Showtime/Paramount Media Networks. “The premiere night was up across all demos, most interestingly with younger viewers up nearly 60, proving this franchise still has a lot of room to grow.”

“Taylor and
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Sylvester Stallone Is Totally Wrong About His Most Underrated Movie

Sylvester Stallone Is Totally Wrong About His Most Underrated Movie
Sylvester Stallone feels his remake of Get Carter is one of his most underrated movies, but it really isn't. Towards the end of the '90s, the box-office dominance of Arnold Schwarzenegger and Stallone movies began to wane. A series of critical and commercial duds chipped away at their bankability, and while Arnie moved to politics during the 2000s, Stallone famously had a rough few years when the new millennium began. After an uphill battle to get Rocky Balboa produced, he considered quitting the business entirely. Thankfully, the success of the latter led to a new chapter in his career.

A series of flops in the early 2000s like Driven or Get Carter even led to Stallone's work heading straight to DVD. In a 2022 THR profile, Stallone said of the latter that "Believe it or not, I think Get Carter was really underrated," before calling its reception disappointing. Get Carter
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Sylvester Stallone Reveals What He Thinks Is His Most Underrated Movie

Sylvester Stallone Reveals What He Thinks Is His Most Underrated Movie
Sylvester Stallone reveals what he feels is the most underrated movie in his filmography. Stallone's career has seen him tackle various prominent roles and franchises, like Rocky, Rambo, and The Expendables. He's also known as an action star, having made films like Tango & Cash, Demolition Man, and Cliffhanger. And while the actor has also appeared in films where he seemed out of place, like Rhinestone or Oscar, he has a unique thought about his most underrated movie.

While speaking with THR, Stallone was asked about the most underrated movie from his lengthy career, with the actor choosing 2000's Get Carter remake. He calls the movie a "big disappointment," saying that "tremendous nostalgia" was attached to the original film that hindered the remake's performance. While Get Carter didn't impress much upon its release, it left an indelible mark on Stallone. Check out Stallone's comments on Get Carter below:

"Believe it or not,
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‘Yellowstone’ Season 5 Premiere Scores 12 Million Viewers Across Linear Platforms, Breaks Demo Records

‘Yellowstone’ Season 5 Premiere Scores 12 Million Viewers Across Linear Platforms, Breaks Demo Records
The fifth season premiere of “Yellowstone” saw ratings increases across all demographics and viewing platforms, with 12 million tuning in during the night’s simulcast. On Paramount Network, the Western saw double-digit increases across 18-34, 18-49 and 25-54 demos in official Nielsen Fast National live plus-same day figures.

In linear viewing on Paramount, the series broke its Season 4 numbers with help from the youngest demographic group. In 18-34, viewing was up 52 (1.67 vs. 2.53 in live plus-same day). The key demo of 18-49 saw a 22 (3.26 vs. 3.96), while the older 25-54 was up 13 (4.85 vs. 5.48). Across linear, the program saw a 10 viewing bump, averaging 8.8 million compared to last year’s 8 million.

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The same was true for the premiere simulcast occurring on Paramount Network, CMT, TV Land and Pop. During night-of viewing, the Season 5 premiere averaged 12.1 million watchers overall,
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‘Yellowstone’ Season 5 Premiere Ratings Soar Past Season 4 Opener

‘Yellowstone’ Season 5 Premiere Ratings Soar Past Season 4 Opener
The “Yellowstone” Season 5 premiere on Sunday night saw substantial gains in viewership over the show’s fourth season premiere last year.

The fifth season opener aired across Paramount Network, CMT, TV Land and Pop, with the same networks having aired the previous premiere as well. On Paramount Network alone, the show drew 8.8 million viewers compared to 8 million viewers for last year’s premiere, or a 10 increase. Across all four networks, it pulled in 10.3 million viewers compared to 9.5 million last year, or an 8 increase.

The Season 5 premiere was also rebroadcast on all four networks twice on Sunday night. When factoring in the encore airings, the total viewership rises to 12.1 million viewers, compared to 11.2 million the year before. It should be noted, however, that the Season 4 premiere was only given encore airings on Paramount Network, not on Pop, CMT, or TV Land.

In the new season of “Yellowstone,” John Dutton (Kevin Costner
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