The production of “Yellowstone” took strict measures to prevent leaks about the end of Kevin Costner’s character

Distribution Yellowstone shared details of the high-security environment and secrecy that surrounded the production of the next episodes, the first without participation Kevin Costner. In a new behind-the-scenes video, the cast described how the plot was protected from leaks.

“We get these censored scripts. “Basically everything is crossed out except your lines,” he explained. Jennifer Landonwho plays Teeter. director Christina Vorosova He added: “There was a lot of security around the script and the narrative“.

In addition, Voros emphasized the effort to keep secret how the series will deal with Costner’s departure. On the other hand, Kelsey AsbillMonica’s interpreter, admitted that “this season was very secret”.

This level of caution was planned to keep the details of how to write under lock and key. the departure of Costner’s character John Dutton. Voros noted that this approach presents new challenges for the team: “It’s a great testament to the team’s fearlessness because you’ve been learning to do something a certain way for seven years and suddenly you have a new set of challenges, to protect the story for the sake of the audience“.

The second half of the fifth season Yellowstone will be released on November 10 in Paramount Network in the United States, marking the return of the series after a 22-month absence.

The premiere episode will also be broadcast CBS two hours after the original broadcast. The decision to air the episode on said network has significantly greater rangecould expose the series to millions of new viewers.

The recent strategy is in line with the previous success of the drama, which has become one of the most watched shows on traditional television.

It will be broadcast on CBS trackerthe network’s most popular series last season and will benefit from the large audience it will generate NFL doubleheader scheduled for that afternoon.

Despite Costner’s absence, the trailer suggests the series will retain its signature intensity.

“There were some fun moments on set this year. “This is the best workplace in the world,” he remarked. Cole Hauserwho plays Ripa.

Kelly ReillyBeth added on the series: “We’ve been filming and I’m very grateful. There’s a lot of laughter on our set.’

However, Luke Grimes (Kayce Dutton) hinted at the emotional moments, stating that the series “made me cry”.

The image in the trailer shows Beth distressed, which could indicate a less than happy outcome for Costner’s character.

Kevin Costner’s departure from Yellowstone confirmed in June 2024when the actor announced that he would not be returning for Season 5B or future installments.

The actor stated commitments with his film project Horizon: An American Saga as the main reason for his departure.

“I loved him so much and I know you love her. “I just wanted to tell you that I’m not coming back,” he explained in a video posted on Instagram.

The first trailer for the new episodes, narrated by Costner’s voice, suggests that inheritance will be a central theme: “You build something worthwhile, someone will try to take it from you.“.

This phrase sums up the central conflict of the series: the struggle to maintain control of the Dutton family ranch in the face of various outside threats.

Although it was originally announced that it would be the last installment Yellowstonerecent reports indicate that Paramount Network is in talks with Kelly Reilly and Cole Hauser for a possible sixth season.

In addition, he got a new green one spin-off with the name Madisonin the main role Michelle Pfeiffer and Matthew Fox. This will join the growing universe Yellowstonewhich already has prequels 1883: The Yellowstone Story and 1923.