Kevin Costner gained significant fame for his portrayal of John Dutton in the Paramount series Yellowstone. However, as the show is currently filming its final episodes of Season 5 without the actor, viewers are curious to know why Costner left the show.
So, let’s look at the key reasons why Kevin Costner decided to leave Yellowstone in Season 5 and whether he will return for Part 2.
Why did Kevin Costner leave Yellowstone in Season 5?
In an interview with GQ magazine, Kevin Costner revealed that he chose to leave Yellowstone during Season 5 due to the decision to split the show into two parts. The division of the series into two parts posed a potential conflict with his commitment to his passion project, “Horizon.”
Costner stated that he offered various solutions to ensure the completion of the second half of Season 5. However, he expressed disappointment that the scripts were never delivered to him. After lengthy negotiations, he found himself with only a week remaining to accommodate their needs. According to him, this also led to baseless speculation that he was only willing to commit to a week of work.
Will Kevin Costner return for Yellowstone Season 5 Part 2?
UPDATE: Kevin Costner confirms that he will not return to Yellowstone Season 5B, or in the future. He posted the following video to make the official announcement:
As the series recently began filming its final set of episodes, Kevin Costner has consistently stated he is not part of the production of Yellowstone Season 5 Part 2.
During a recent interview with Today, Costner expressed his openness to returning to the Paramount show under the “right circumstances.” The actor said, “I’ve supported that thing and I’ve loved it. It’s been really important to me. I would love to go back under the right circumstances I think that all of us want.”
According to The Independent, Yellowstone is slated to conclude after Season 5 Part 2. It will air in November 2024.
