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Redford Was Almost Yellowstone's John Dutton!
18 Jul
Summary
- Robert Redford was initially considered for John Dutton role.
- HBO wanted an actor of Robert Redford's type, not him.
- Taylor Sheridan secured Redford's agreement before HBO's clarification.
The critically acclaimed series "Yellowstone" was initially envisioned with a different lead actor. Legendary performer Robert Redford was nearly cast as John Dutton in the show's nascent stages.
Creator Taylor Sheridan successfully secured Redford's commitment to play the iconic role. Sheridan reportedly traveled to meet the actor and confirmed his participation.
However, the network, HBO at the time, had a misunderstanding regarding their casting requirements. They clarified that they sought an actor of Redford's type, not the actor himself.
This revelation came after Sheridan had already secured Redford's agreement, leading to a surprising turn of events in the show's development.
