This is unconfirmed by Paramount and creatives, though the idea of Russell joining theYellowstone castseems to have struck a chord with fans. Costner is aWesternicon, and having him lead theWestern showwas a stroke of genius.
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Russell too is a big name in the genre, having starred in movies like Bone Tomahawk, The Hateful Eight, and Tombstone. As such, it would make sense for another big-screen cowboy to fill Costner’s shoes in the upcoming Yellowstone continuation.
Even more apt is the fact that Costner and Russell both played the same historical figure who dominated the Old West: Wyatt Earp. In fact, Costner was originally offered the role of Earp in 1993’sTombstone, but opted to make a solo Wyatt Earp movie instead.
Russell then played Earp in his stead, and the rest is history. Tombstone has since become a cult classic and is hailed as one of the most memorable modern-made Westerns, while Costner’s Wyatt Earp was a box office flop.
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While still a rumor for now, it seems as though Russell’s potential Yellowstone role already has the fans’ stamp of approval.
As oneReddit user wrote: “That… would f**king rule.” Another agreed, adding: “Stfu and Take. My. Money.”
A fourth added: “Well THIS is interesting. Kurt would be the perfect choice to costar with Michelle Pfeiffer. Even better than McConaughey, since he’s older than she is (Kurt’s 73, Michelle is 66, and Matthew is 54). Plus Kurt actually lives on a ranch and hunts. Enjoys his firearms but he’s not a gun nut, just lives the life for real.”
We’ll be sure to keep you updated on all Yellowstone news. For more, check out our guide to thebest Yellowstone episodes. You can also find outhow to watch all the Kevin Costner Westerns, and check out ourHorizon: An American Saga review.
Jessica Cullen is a TV and Movies Writer on Dexerto’s UK team. She’s previously written for The Digital Fix, Cosmopolitan, Refinery29, Slate and more. Aside from being the residential Yellowstone expert, she also loves Westerns, ’90s action movies, and true crime. You can email her here: jessica.cullen@dexerto.com.
