Yellowstone is stuck in limbo, but Luke Grimes is looking to the future. Amid the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strikes, the actor has turned his attention to music and is already making plans for 2024. Taking to Instagram on Thursday, the TV star revealed that he will next head to California’s Country Music Festival, the year of Stagecoach.
Scheduled to perform on Saturday, April 27, the 39-year-old has confirmed he will join a star-studded line-up that includes Miranda Lambert, Post Malone, Willie Nelson and Charley Crockett. Confirming the news with a photo of himself on stage, Luke wrote: “Thank you @stagecoach for inviting me for round two! See you again in 2024!”
© Tommaso Boddi Due to the SAG-AFTRA strikes, Luke Grimes is currently on hiatus from Yellowstone
Sparking a reaction from fans, many were quick to express their excitement. “I guess I have to come see my friend next year!!” written by one. “Seeing him live is at the top of my bucket list,” added another. Meanwhile, a third wrote: “Kayce! Good luck in your singing career!! Don’t forget to come back to Yellowstone!!”
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The latest on Yellowstone’s Kevin Costner and Christina Baumgartner’s ex amid child support disputeWhile fans can’t wait to get their Yellowstone fix, the series is on hold for now. In July, Luke told PEOPLE Magazine: “We didn’t [started filming the second half of season 5] due to the writers’ strike. I think we would be if it weren’t for that. But it takes precedence over everything. They have to sort it all out, and then we’ll go after it.”
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The job action also halts production of the second season of the prequel series 1923 as well as development of the upcoming Yellowstone spin-off starring Matthew McConaughey.
Further complications have also arisen over the return of Yellowstone’s lead actor, Kevin Costner. Although the A-lister was expected to reprise his role as John Dutton in the second half of season five, it is unclear if he will actually appear in the final episodes.
© Danno Nell/Paramount/Kobal/REX/It is unclear if Kevin Costner will return to the set for the final episodes
The actor, who is currently divorcing his wife Christine Baumgartner, 49, has indicated in court documents obtained by MailOnline that he will not be returning to the Yellowstone set for production.
According to the publication, the legal documents – which deal with the finer details of their divorce – state that Costner will instead spend time in California with his children until the end of 2023.
© Getty Over the past few months, there have been reports of tension between series creator Taylor Sheridan and Kevin Costner
Prior to the news, the show had already made headlines after reports surfaced of tensions between Kevin Costner and show creator Taylor Sheridan.
However, despite these reports, Luke always spoke fondly of his time at Yellowstone. In a short clip shared by Entertainment Tonight, the actor teased what fans might see at the end of the series and explored why it became such a hit after its 2018 premiere.
Luke Grimes as Kayce Dutton
“Love and family and serving your tribe, your people – that’s a big theme in the show,” he began. “With Kayce, it’s hard for him to choose his relationship with his father versus his relationship with his wife and son. I think it’s because it’s all really important and it’s important to all the characters.
“This is where you kind of get all this really juicy drama, is that everyone is kind of fighting for their team. That’s kind of where you get all this really juicy drama, is that everyone is kind of fighting for their team .”
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