Discover How Yellowstone Season 5 Will Navigate John Dutton’s Story After Kevin Costner’s Departure
The upcoming fifth season of Yellowstone on Paramount Network is generating a lot of buzz among fans. As the channel shares exclusive clips and photos on social media, one notable absence is Kevin Costner’s character, John Dutton.
Among the released images, we see power couple Beth Dutton and Rip Wheeler in a tight embrace, while Jamie Dutton holds a press conference. Another photo shows Kayce Dutton, his wife Monica, and their son Tate safe after a car accident.
While it has not been confirmed how Costner’s exit will be addressed in the show, there is speculation that John Dutton may become collateral damage in the bitter rivalry between siblings Beth and Jamie.
In a recent interview with Entertainment Weekly, Costner revealed that he will not be appearing in Yellowstone season 5 due to his commitment to the Horizon film franchise. Despite his long run on the show, he felt it was time to move on gracefully.
Addressing his departure in another interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Costner emphasized that leaving the show was not a difficult decision for him. He expressed gratitude to fans for their support and hinted at upcoming projects in the pipeline.
Rumors of conflict between Costner and creator Taylor Sheridan have been circulating, but Sheridan has denied these claims and cited Costner’s other commitments as the reason for his departure from Yellowstone.