<P> On May 3, 2017, it was announced that the Paramount Network had greenlit its first scripted series, Yellowstone . Paramount issued a series order for a first season consisting of ten episodes . The series was set to be written, directed, and executive - produced by Sheridan . Other executive producers were to include John Linson, Art Linson, Harvey Weinstein, and David Glasser . Production companies involved with the series were set to consist of Linson Entertainment and The Weinstein Company . </P> <P> On October 12, 2017, it was announced that following reports of sexual abuse allegations against producer Harvey Weinstein, his name would be removed from the series' credits as would The Weinstein Company as well . On January 15, 2018, Kevin Kay, president of Paramount Network, clarified during the annual Television Critics Association's winter press tour that Yellowstone will not have The Weinstein Company's credits or logo on them, even though that company was involved in production . Furthermore, he stated that their intent is to replace Weinstein Television with the company's new name in the show's credits when available . That same day, it was also announced that the series would premiere on June 20, 2018 . </P> <P> On July 24, 2018, it was announced that Paramount Network had renewed the series for a second season that was expected to premiere in 2019 . </P> <P> On May 15, 2017, it was announced that Kevin Costner had been cast in the series lead role of John Dutton . In June 2017, it was reported that Luke Grimes, Cole Hauser, Wes Bentley, and Kelly Reilly had joined the cast as series regulars . On July 13, 2017, it was announced that Kelsey Asbille had been cast in a main role . In August 2017, it was reported that Dave Annable, Gil Birmingham, and Jefferson White had been added to the main cast while Wendy Moniz, Gretchen Mol, Jill Hennessy, Patrick St. Esprit, Ian Bohen, Denim Richards, and Golden Brooks were joining the cast in a recurring capacity . In November 2017, it was announced that Michaela Conlin and Josh Lucas had been added to the cast in recurring roles . On December 19, 2017, it was reported that Heather Hemmens was joining the cast in a recurring capacity . On June 13, 2018, it was announced that Barret Swatek had been cast in a recurring role . </P>

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