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Michael Rooker Candidly Compares Kevin Costner's Yellowstone Exit to His Walking Dead Departure
As actors, "We move on," and Michael Rooker has openly likened his exit from The Walking Dead to Kevin Costner's from Yellowstone. The latest Western directed by Costner, Horizon, starring Rooker, struggled to muster a good opening weekend. In a recent interview promoting the film, Rooker was questioned about his feelings over his new director's highly public departure from Taylor Sheridan's Paramount+ success.
With more than 140 acting credits under his belt, Rooker has a lengthy career in show business. However, in recent years, he has become instantly recognized for a number of roles, such as Merle Dixon in The Walking Dead and Yondu in James Gunn's Guardians of the Galaxy films. Rooker, who played Daryl Dixon's brother in the zombie series portrayed by Norman Reedus, had many cameos in Seasons 1 and 2, then most of Season 3's episodes until departing the show when his character was killed off while trying to overthrow The Governor.
In an interview with TMZ, Rooker discussed how Costner's departure from Yellowstone was a similar situation to his own, in which quitting The Walking Dead was just a business decision and not really within his control. Specifically asked about the contentious incident, he responded as follows:
But everyone of us [moves on]. That's what we carry out. We perform. We continue. We play The Walking Dead, and I'm eliminated. I'm not sure why. They're not skilled in writing for the character! I thus go forward."
Even yet, Rooker said, there are still a lot of Walking Dead viewers that remember Merle and appreciate his tenure in the series, even though he left the show more than ten years ago. He claims Costner will act similarly in this regard. "They're still there," he continued. The admirers of Merle Dixon, who I met on The Walking Dead, are still around. And there's nothing incorrect about it. Yes, Costner will always be adored among Yellowstone lovers. Everything will work out.
Kevin Costner's Horizon Gamble Looks Riskier Following the Film's Premiere Weekend.
Despite its expansive scope and visually stunning trip, Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter One always appeared destined to be a difficult sell as a theatrical release. A three-hour old school Western, the first of four planned films, just doesn't seem to fit the bill to compete favorably with well-liked family-friendly films like Inside Out 2 and the horror blockbuster A Quiet Place: Day One at the box office. The success and failure of films at the box office have been more erratic recently.
Disney CEO Bob Iger recently made the audacious announcement that additional sequels to their biggest properties will soon be produced, returning the House of Mouse's attention. The drab reception that Horizon received is evidence that Iger is knowledgeable; these days, it seems to need a well-known production to have a memorable showing in a theater. In his interview, Michael Rooker offered TikTok as yet another explanation for Horizon's lack of public appeal. He said, "Definitely, audiences are too accustomed to short content on social media," when asked if this was the case. They are, of course. They need to get past that garbage. Please teach them how to view a genuine movie theater.
By August, when Horizon: Chapter Two opens, Costner hopes that more people will have converted to the concept of "real cinema." Currently showing in theaters, Chapter One aims to capitalize on a marathon strategy rather than a sprint as its box office total gradually rises.
Michael Rooker Candidly Compares Kevin Costner's Yellowstone Exit to His Walking Dead Departure
As actors, "We move on," and Michael Rooker has openly likened his exit from The Walking Dead to Kevin Costner's from Yellowstone. The latest Western directed by Costner, Horizon, starring Rooker, struggled to muster a good opening weekend. In a recent interview promoting the film, Rooker was questioned about his feelings over his new director's highly public departure from Taylor Sheridan's Paramount+ success.
With more than 140 acting credits under his belt, Rooker has a lengthy career in show business. However, in recent years, he has become instantly recognized for a number of roles, such as Merle Dixon in The Walking Dead and Yondu in James Gunn's Guardians of the Galaxy films. Rooker, who played Daryl Dixon's brother in the zombie series portrayed by Norman Reedus, had many cameos in Seasons 1 and 2, then most of Season 3's episodes until departing the show when his character was killed off while trying to overthrow The Governor.
In an interview with TMZ, Rooker discussed how Costner's departure from Yellowstone was a similar situation to his own, in which quitting The Walking Dead was just a business decision and not really within his control. Specifically asked about the contentious incident, he responded as follows:
But everyone of us [moves on]. That's what we carry out. We perform. We continue. We play The Walking Dead, and I'm eliminated. I'm not sure why. They're not skilled in writing for the character! I thus go forward."
Even yet, Rooker said, there are still a lot of Walking Dead viewers that remember Merle and appreciate his tenure in the series, even though he left the show more than ten years ago. He claims Costner will act similarly in this regard. "They're still there," he continued. The admirers of Merle Dixon, who I met on The Walking Dead, are still around. And there's nothing incorrect about it. Yes, Costner will always be adored among Yellowstone lovers. Everything will work out.
Kevin Costner's Horizon Gamble Looks Riskier Following the Film's Premiere Weekend.
Despite its expansive scope and visually stunning trip, Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter One always appeared destined to be a difficult sell as a theatrical release. A three-hour old school Western, the first of four planned films, just doesn't seem to fit the bill to compete favorably with well-liked family-friendly films like Inside Out 2 and the horror blockbuster A Quiet Place: Day One at the box office. The success and failure of films at the box office have been more erratic recently.
Disney CEO Bob Iger recently made the audacious announcement that additional sequels to their biggest properties will soon be produced, returning the House of Mouse's attention. The drab reception that Horizon received is evidence that Iger is knowledgeable; these days, it seems to need a well-known production to have a memorable showing in a theater. In his interview, Michael Rooker offered TikTok as yet another explanation for Horizon's lack of public appeal. He said, "Definitely, audiences are too accustomed to short content on social media," when asked if this was the case. They are, of course. They need to get past that garbage. Please teach them how to view a genuine movie theater.
By August, when Horizon: Chapter Two opens, Costner hopes that more people will have converted to the concept of "real cinema." Currently showing in theaters, Chapter One aims to capitalize on a marathon strategy rather than a sprint as its box office total gradually rises.
