Current:Home > Scams'Yellowstone' First Look Week: Rainmaker has plans, Rip Wheeler's family grows (photos) -Wealth Legacy Solutions
'Yellowstone' First Look Week: Rainmaker has plans, Rip Wheeler's family grows (photos)
Fastexy View
Date:2025-03-11 04:08:20
For nearly five seasons, one of the most compelling and ever-changing "Yellowstone" relationships has been the one between ranch owner John Dutton (Kevin Costner) and casino mogul Chief Thomas Rainmaker (Gil Birmingham).
The two have frequently been in conflict over the Duttons' Yellowstone Ranch. Rainmaker has made his ambitions clear: to make the Rhode Island-sized property part of the Broken Rock Reservation and reclaim what his ancestors lost.
Without Costner, who's not returning to "Yellowstone" for the second half of Season 5,(premiering Nov. 10 on Paramount Network), Rainmaker and his right-hand man Mo Brings Plenty loom even larger in the final chapter of "Yellowstone" First Look Week at USA TODAY, which features two more exclusive photos from the new episodes.
In the January' 2023 midseason finale, Dutton, Montana's governor, brought Rainwater surprising and much-needed support to block a pipeline from running through the reservation. But any budding alliance between the formidable forces comes to an end with Dutton's absence from the show, whichever way "Yellowstone" creator Taylor Sheridan writes out Costner's character.
We've got room on the couch! Sign up for USA TODAY's Watch Party newsletter for all TV & film news.
Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.
Rip Wheeler and troubled teen Carter are becoming family
Rip Wheeler (Cole Hauser) was against the decision by then-fiancé Beth Dutton (Kelly Reilly) to bring home troubled teen Carter (Finn Little) to live under their roof.
But the wildly unconventional couple has turned into a non-traditional family. Carter, whom Rip has started to call "son," has shown a willingness to work around the ranch while learning some of Rip's life lessons. From the looks of this exclusive photo of Rip near the sleeping Finn, the hard work and family bonding will continue into the rest of Season 5, possibly beyond.
While Paramount Network has maintained since May 2023 that the second half of Season 5 would be the final season of "Yellowstone," recent media reports, starting from the Hollywood newsletter Puck, have stated there are negotiations to create a "Yellowstone" Season 6 around the power couple of Rip and Beth. Paramount Network declined to comment on these reports.
Why is Kevin Costner leaving 'Yellowstone'?
Costner has butted heads with "Yellowstone" creator Taylor Sheridan over creative issues and scheduling, a disagreement exacerbated by Costner's ambition to create, direct and star in the Western movie franchise, "Horizon: An American Saga."
In June, at the end of an extensive media tour for "Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1," Costner posted an Instagram video confirming he would not be returning to finish the series.
"I just wanted to say that this is a stepping-off point," Costner told USA TODAY about the announcement to leave the series. "Whatever I'd hoped for maybe was not in the cards. I don't want to keep saying, 'Yeah, I hope I can do it.' That's drifted to a place that I don't think is realistic anymore."
For a complete "Yellowstone" refresher course, check out Paramount Network's "Yellowstone" Labor Day Weekend marathon (starting Friday, 10 EDT/PDT; also streams on Peacock).
veryGood! (991)
Related
- DoorDash steps up driver ID checks after traffic safety complaints
- As Solar Booms in the California Desert, Locals Feel ‘Overburdened’
- Small business disaster loan program is out of money until Congress approves new funds
- Texas set to execute Robert Roberson despite strong evidence of innocence. What to know.
- In ‘Nickel Boys,’ striving for a new way to see
- NLCS rematch brings back painful memories for Mets legends Darryl Strawberry, Dwight Gooden
- Victoria's Secret Fashion Show: See Gigi Hadid, Irina Shayk and More Models Hit the Runway
- Video shows rescuer lowered into 14-foot hole in Florida to rescue trapped dog
- EU countries double down on a halt to Syrian asylum claims but will not yet send people back
- Welcoming immigrants is key to this western Ohio city's housing success
Ranking
- Whoopi Goldberg is delightfully vile as Miss Hannigan in ‘Annie’ stage return
- Martha Stewart Reveals How She Kept Her Affair A Secret From Ex-Husband Andy Stewart
- NFL MVP rankings: Lamar Jackson outduels Jayden Daniels to take top spot after Week 6
- Simon Cowell Pauses Filming on Britain’s Got Talent After Liam Payne’s Death
- Head of the Federal Aviation Administration to resign, allowing Trump to pick his successor
- Montana Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte to debate Democratic rival
- Abortion isn’t on the ballot in California, but state candidates can’t stop talking about it
- Mike Tyson brought in three familiar sparring partners in preparation for Jake Paul
Recommendation
From family road trips to travel woes: Americans are navigating skyrocketing holiday costs
'Locked in:' Dodgers pitching staff keeps rolling vs. Mets in NLCS Game 3
Texas man facing execution in shaken baby syndrome case awaits clemency ruling
Score Big With Extra 50% Off Madewell Sale Dresses: Grab $25 Styles While They Last!
Highlights from Trump’s interview with Time magazine
Mexico vs. USMNT live updates, highlights: Cesar Huerta, Raul Jimenez have El Tri in lead
NFL MVP rankings: Lamar Jackson outduels Jayden Daniels to take top spot after Week 6
Maui wildfire survivors will get an additional year of housing help from FEMA