The leading actor's much-rumored feud with Sheridan is likely the number-one cause of all this shuffling. We know one person who won't be returning: Kevin Costner. Will We See Kevin Costner on 'Yellowstone' Again?.

' is in Texas spinning hay into gold and we’re hoping we’ll do it soon,' director Stephen Kay told Deadline. Many of the current cast members have been informed that there's a place for them in the new series, should they wish to continue on in the franchise-but a final cast list will be made available once creator Taylor Sheridan finishes writing the scripts. We are thrilled to bring this new journey to audiences around the world.' Yellowstone executive producer David Glasser added, 'The Dutton story continues, picking up where Yellowstone leaves off in another epic tale. ' Yellowstone has been the cornerstone on which we have launched an entire universe of global hits-from 1883 to Tulsa King, and I am confident our Yellowstone sequel will be another big hit, thanks to the brilliant creative mind of Taylor Sheridan and our incredible casts who bring these shows to life,' said Chris McCarthy, the President and CEO of MTV Entertainment Group/ViacomCBS. Originally rumored to be as a spinoff much like 19, the (likely) Matthew McConaughey-led project will actually continue the story of Yellowstone, wherever we leave off. Paramount Network confirmed the news in a rare statement given to Deadline-one that also announced an upcoming sequel.

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