The WGA writers strike has completely upended the TV industry, with dozens of projects being suspended or put on hold, including the second season of Paramount+’s historical drama 1923. However, there’s still no word on what’s going on with Kevin Costner and Yellowstone’s final season, which was presumed to be going back into production this summer ahead of a November return. Costner’s reported scheduling issues behind the scenes are believed to be the cause for the initial delay, but the actor hasn’t directly spoken about the show at length in quite a few months, with his other projects always taking focus. But with 1883 currently bringing in a new wave of fans with its linear run on Paramount Network, it seems more clear than ever that this franchise isn’t beholden to John Dutton’s existence.
