Yellowstone star Wes Bentley has been chomping on the bit to saddle up and take the reins if top-billed star Kevin Costner exits the present, RadarOnline.com has discovered.
The forged of the hit modern-day Western collection is searching for a brand new chief now that Kevin, 68, desires to chop again on filming — and even give up — probably ending the present for retains after present season 5, stated a supply.
“Wes desires his title thrown into the combo,” stated a supply. “He’s prepared for further display screen time!” As RadarOnline.com beforehand reported, Kevin and present creator Taylor Sheridan have been feuding for months.
Insiders claimed Kevin has refused to offer a considerable period of time to shoot the remaining episodes of season 5. One other supply claimed that the legendary actor supplied dates earlier this yr, however scripts weren’t prepared. Kevin’s lawyer denied his shopper was the rationale for any hold-up with manufacturing.
As we beforehand reported, sources spilled, “As a result of Kevin didn’t need to work, everyone needed to cease working. Now no person is aware of if he’s ever coming again and whether or not they’ll nonetheless have jobs if he doesn’t. And no person is comfortable about it!”
“It’s worrying that issues appear to be on maintain, however Wes thinks every little thing’s going to be wonderful even when Kevin’s step-back is everlasting,” stated a supply.
West, 44, has been open about battling a near-fatal heroin dependancy shortly after he shot to fame in 1999’s American Magnificence and eventually getting sober a decade later. “West has been to hell and again, and this present means every little thing to him.”
One other supply added, “This is a chance he’s been getting ready for his entire life — even when he didn’t understand it.”