Epic That Killed A Show: How Kevin Costner's 'Horizon' Led To 'Yellowstone's Demise

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Kevin Costner is directing, producing, co-writing, and starring in a two-part Western film series called Horizon: An American Saga.

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The films will be epic in scope, spanning multiple installments set for release in summer 2024.

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Costner's busy schedule with Horizon reportedly caused issues with Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan.

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Their disputes over scheduling and pay led to the abrupt conclusion of Yellowstone after 5 seasons

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Horizon's long production schedule prevented Costner from filming the second half of Yellowstone's fifth season.

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News broke in May 2022 that Yellowstone would unexpectedly end due to the rift.

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Horizon may have inadvertently led to the demise of one of TV's biggest shows.

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The Western passion project reflects Costner's ambitions as a filmmaker.

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