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'Yellowstone' spin-off starring Matthew McConaughey is happening, Paramount executive confirms

Chris McCarthy said the spin-off will happen even if 'Yellowstone' star Kevin Costner does not return to the original series

BY KARUNA SHARMA

PUBLISHED APR 4, 2023

Matthew McConaughey will be in the 'Yellowstone' spin-off irrespective of Kevin Costner's return to the show (Gary Miller/Getty Images, Paramount Network)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: The 'Yellowstone' universe is expanding with its many spin-offs, the most-anticipated being the one starring Matthew McConaughey. Taylor Sheridan's series already has two prequels, '1883' starring Tim McGraw and Faith Hill followed '1923' starring Helen Mirren and Harrison Ford.

In a recent interview, ViacomCBS President Chris McCarthy confirmed that the spin-off was in the works, adding that production was moving forward irrespective of whether Kevin Costner returns to 'Yellowstone'. While McCarthy did not share any further details he did say that the show "wouldn't be what it is today without Kevin and we hope that stays for a long time to come," as per The Hollywood Reporter.

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Is Matthew McConaughey part of 'Yellowstone' spin-off?

Matthew McConaughey attends the premiere of Illumination's 'Sing 2' on December 12, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images)

'Yellowstone' may come to end because of the production going through some creative differences and Costner focussing on directing the upcoming movie 'Horizon,' due to which he was not able to give much time to the show. There is no date announced for the second half of Season 5 after a nail-biting first half. There are not many details yet about McConaughey starring in the spin-off.

'Yellowstone' universe is expanding

Kevin Costner and Luke Grimes in Yellowstone (IMDb)

Taylor Sheridan is the brains behind successful shows including 'Yellowstone', 'Tulsa King' and 'Mayor of Kingstown.' Each of these shows are similar to one another in the 'Yellowstone Universe,' albeit with far fewer horses. The news of McConaughey being added to the ever-expanding world of 'Yellowstone' has become a driving force for the show, as the original series has come to a halt, leaving fans desperately waiting for a conclusion all. 'Yellowstone' is excusively available to watch on Paramount+.