In news that’s sure to rock dads and Western fans everywhere, Paramount’s drama-filled hit show yellowstone is ending. We already knew that star Kevin Costner would probably leave, so this shouldn’t come as a complete surprise. That said, it’s not yet time to pack up the horses and head out into the sunset – at least not yet.
As Costner prepares to leave the growing screen universe and writer yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan, Variation reported that a sequel is on the way, and Matthew McConaughey is reportedly a possible star. Still, not everything seems to be “okay, okay, okay” in this expanding TV frontier.
According to The Wall Street Gazette, Sheridan’s budget has skyrocketed, and even then the production sometimes exceeds the recommended spend. The studio, meanwhile, is reportedly having a hard time saying “no” to the golden goose—despite Sheridan charging up to $50,000 a week for filming on his ranch rather than a place where he could get tax breaks from Paramount.
yellowstone Expenditures included $23,519.19 for horse saddles “in the style used by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.” This Daily he also cites a bill showing the rental of weapons and accessories for two episodes. yellowstone Originally budgeted at $36,000, Season 5 came in at $67,942.50. Perhaps the most conspicuous yellowstone The fee, however, was $214,979.61. Daily Sheridan reports that he blamed Paramount for the one-week “Cowboy Camp” held on his ranch. (This bill reportedly included a portion of $33,000 for the meal alone.)
This Daily He reportedly plans to sell Sheridan’s farm’s brand in beer, apparel, and even “with a service to bring beef from the farm’s cattle to your door, and with plenty of publicity for the brand their show has created.”
Paramount reported a $511 million loss in its broadcast business in the first quarter of this year. diary notes. But at the same time, Sheridan’s dramas play a critical role in the company’s business; the yellowstone prequels 1883 And 1923 The streaming service Paramount+ reportedly gained 10 million subscribers in the fourth quarter of 2022.
While Sheridan refused to give an interview, DailyA Paramount spokesperson told the newspaper that the series is “among our most successful and profitable franchises.”
“If we could have three more partnerships with people as successful, creative and productive as Taylor, we would have done it right away,” the representative added. Meanwhile, the executives of 101 Studios, the company that produces their shows, Daily they collaborated with the showrunner to find a balance between cost savings and quality control.
last episodes yellowstone Season 5 will air this November, and the as-yet-untitled sequel will begin in December. Like Variation Notes, the first half of Season 5 drowned 17 million viewers. With numbers like these, Sheridan could continue to hold the reins for many more years to come.