In a shocking turn of events, Kevin Costner has filed a lawsuit against Yellowstone co-creator Taylor Sheridan. Costner claims Sheridan is unlawfully walking away from a deal that gave the actor considerable influence over the direction of the hit series.
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Lawsuit Centers on Profit Participation
According to legal documents filed on February 2nd, Costner’s suit alleges that Sheridan is attempting to end a contractual agreement from the early development of Yellowstone.
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Under the deal, Costner was promised that the show would be filmed for the first three seasons close to his home. In exchange, Costner agreed to lower his regular salary in return for an escalating share of the show’s profits over time.
However, Costner asserts that Sheridan is now trying to renege on their pact and cut the actor out from his owed profit participation.
Sheridan’s Increasing Workload at Center of Dispute
The crux of the disagreement seems to stem from Sheridan taking on multiple new TV projects for Paramount. Costner’s suit argues that Sheridan’s ballooning workload is negatively impacting his focus on Yellowstone.
Costner also claims Sheridan has become uncooperative and refused to provide information about the show’s finances. The actor is seeking damages for breach of contract and fraudulent inducement.
Future of Yellowstone Now Uncertain
The stunning lawsuit throws the future of the #1 show on cable TV into doubt. Costner has been the face of Yellowstone as family patriarch John Dutton since its premiere in 2018.
It’s unclear whether Costner could continue on the show if the case turns messy or creates an irreparable rift with Sheridan. But his lawsuit makes it evident that his time on theWestern drama may be winding down unless tensions are resolved.
With Sheridan and Costner at odds, devoted Yellowstone fans will surely be watching closely to see how this impacts their favorite show going forward. But it’s likely we haven’t heard the last twist in this unfolding legal battle.
Sheridan needs to rearrange his priorities if Costner leaves it would destroy the show, and I would probably not watch altho I do love all the actors acting.