The Kayce Dutton star is looking to the future

Luke Grimes is embarking on a brand new chapter. Following his six-year stint in Yellowstone, the actor is slated to star in Eddington – a contemporary Western comedy directed by Ari Aster.

Luke’s new Western, Eddington

Looking ahead to his latest project, Luke, 41, has already shared the film’s poster on his Instagram account, and it’s got the seal of approval from his former co-star, Hassie Harrison. Boasting a star-studded cast, Luke is in good company with Joaquin Phoenix, Pedro Pascal, Emma Stone and Austin Butler among the line-up.

Scheduled to land in US theatres on 18 July 2025, Eddington will first premiere at the Cannes Film Festival in May.

According to the synopsis: “In May of 2020, a standoff between a small-town sheriff and mayor sparks a powder keg as neighbor is pitted against neighbor in Eddington, New Mexico.”

A trailer has also been released, which you can watch below…

A tumultuous time on the set of Yellowstone

Luke’s involvement in the movie follows the release of Yellowstone’s fifth season, which was surrounded by controversy. Amid reports of a rift between Kevin Costner and showrunner Taylor Sheridan, Luke mused that it had been “the easiest season we’ve filmed” as a result of Kevin’s departure.

Speaking with Esquire, Luke said that “there was a part of Kevin being gone that meant some of the conflict was gone. “Obviously, it didn’t make it super fun to be around,” he mused in December. Not pointing any fingers, but it was actually the easiest season we’ve filmed.”

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Asked whether he remains in contact with the John Dutton alum, Luke later told Men’s Health that he hadn’t spoken with Kevin since his exit. “It’s not a case of any hard feelings or anything; it’s just, he’s Kevin Costner,” Luke clarified.

“He’s a big deal. I do have his phone number — I just don’t feel like it’s my place to reach out. He can reach out to me if he wants to.”

Luke has been more focused on his family

In recent months, Luke has been more preoccupied with his family life after welcoming a bouncing baby boy with his wife, Bianca Rodrigues. After confirming her pregnancy in August last year, the Brazilian model revealed that her son had arrived in October 2024.

Alongside an adorable portrait of her newborn, Bianca wrote: “Welcome to the world little man.”

Posting in January, Luke went on to describe 2024 as “the greatest year of my life” and commemorated it with a family photo.