- Puck reported on Thursday that Kevin Costner has a “moral death” clause in his contract for “Yellowstone.”
- The clause outlines the acceptable and unacceptable ways for Costner’s character, John Dutton, to be killed off from the show.
- Costner recently revealed that the decision to split the fifth season in half was the final factor in his choice to leave “Yellowstone.”
According to a report from Puck, Kevin Costner’s contract for “Yellowstone” includes a unique provision known as the “moral death” clause.
This clause specifically outlines which ways the character of John Dutton, played by Costner, can and cannot be killed off in the show. It is designed to ensure that the character’s death is not portrayed in a shameful or embarrassing manner.
Unconfirmed sources mentioned in the same report suggested that Costner and his team were concerned that the planned death for John Dutton by the show’s creator, Taylor Sheridan, would violate this “moral death” provision. However, insiders from the show denied these claims.
Representatives for both Costner and Paramount Network have not provided any official comments on the matter.
It is uncommon for TV actors to have contract clauses that dictate the circumstances of their character’s death. Lawyers in the industry have stated that they have rarely seen arrangements similar to Costner’s.
A notable exception is Queen Latifah, who has included a “no death” clause in her contracts since the 1990s, as reported by Vanity Fair. Latifah stated that she added the clause after realizing that her characters were consistently dying in the movies she appeared in.
This revelation about Costner’s unique contract clause comes during a tumultuous period for the immensely popular show, “Yellowstone.” Reports of a rift between Costner and Sheridan emerged earlier this year, leading to speculation that the show might end due to disagreements over filming schedules.
In May, Paramount officially announced that “Yellowstone” would conclude after the second half of the fifth season. However, production has been delayed due to the Hollywood writers strike and subsequent actors strike.
Additionally, a spinoff of “Yellowstone” is in development, with the potential involvement of Matthew McConaughey.
Costner, who is also dealing with a contentious divorce, recently stated in court that he may take legal action against the show in order to secure his payment. He also cited the decision to split the fifth season as a factor in his choice to leave.
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