Kevin Costner is reportedly hoping to return to Yellowstone for the show’s final episodes. Despite there being no official discussions for his return, Costner is planning to come back for a cameo in the second half of season 5, and possibly more. The decision for him to return ultimately lies with Taylor Sheridan, who is the cocreator and writer of the show. Costner is hoping to leverage the love of Yellowstone fans to convince Sheridan to include him in the final episodes.
Costner, 69, has been focused on his upcoming film Horizon: A Western Saga, which spans 15 years in the settlement of America’s Western frontier. There has been ongoing speculation about the fate of Yellowstone, with Sheridan revealing that Costner’s role in Horizon was a factor in his desire to step away from his role as John Dutton in Yellowstone. Sheridan and Costner were reportedly in negotiations about when he could be done with Yellowstone before his exit was confirmed.
Despite rumors of tension between Costner and Sheridan, Sheridan has maintained that his opinion of Costner as an actor has not changed. While he was disappointed in Costner’s exit, Sheridan hinted that John Dutton’s fate in Yellowstone may not end well. He also assured fans that the character’s ultimate fate would not be influenced by his off-camera relationship with Costner. Sheridan emphasized that the storytelling decisions he makes are not based on personal feelings but on what serves the story best.
Sheridan has also addressed speculation about a rift with Costner before his exit from Yellowstone. He stated that any disagreements were resolved through phone conversations and that he never had an issue with Costner that they couldn’t work out. While some sources have claimed that Kevin hated not having enough input on Yellowstone, leading to friction with Taylor, others have defended Costner’s desire to challenge himself in different roles.
The final episodes of Yellowstone are scheduled to air on the Paramount Network in November 2024. Despite the uncertainty surrounding Costner’s return, fans are eagerly anticipating the conclusion of the popular series. Costner’s potential cameo in the final episodes has generated excitement among viewers, who hope to see his character, John Dutton, one last time. The decision on whether or not Costner will return to Yellowstone will ultimately rest with Taylor Sheridan, the show’s cocreator and writer.
