Taylor Sheridan's "Ego" Killed "Yellowstone" Season 5

The New York Post says that Paramount's blockbuster show Yellowstone will finish with Season 5, but behind-the-scenes difficulties are delaying its release.

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Kevin Costner, the show's lead, reportedly failed to commit to the Season 5 production schedule, causing huge delays. Sources blame series creator Taylor Sheridan's ego.

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Another Sheridan collaborator stated his ego is involved. Taylor is his star. They said he's the most significant on all his shows.

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Paramount officials were "confident" Costner would return, but the Golden Globe-winning actor has not commented. Sheridan is busy with Yellowstone dramas,

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but more are coming. Paramount President Chris McCarthy just confirmed another spinoff starring Matthew McConaughey and more than 10 more Sheridan projects.

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“Paramount doesn’t want ‘Yellowstone’ on the air for more than a year [competing with their shows]. A source indicated Paramount+ would like a new Sheridan show.

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