Kevin Costner, the lead actor of the popular Western series Yellowstone, recently spoke about his desire to return for the final season of the show. Costner expressed his interest in reprising his role as John Dutton, despite the reported drama that unfolded between the actor, the show’s creator Taylor Sheridan, and the network. The Hollywood strikes in 2023 delayed production of the final season, which is now scheduled to be released in November 2024.
Yellowstone is Paramount Network’s modern-day Western drama that follows the Dutton family’s struggles to protect their ranch in Montana from various threats. The show features a star-studded cast including Luke Grimes, Kelly Reilly, Wes Bentley, Cole Hauser, and Kelsey Asbille. In May 2023, Paramount Network announced that Yellowstone would end after Season 5, which was divided into two parts due to production delays.
During an interview with Entertainment Tonight at CinemaCon in April 2024, Costner expressed his hopes of returning for the final part of Yellowstone. He shared his thoughts on how he would like John Dutton’s story to conclude and mentioned his willingness to continue filming if the opportunity arises. However, Sheridan will have to approve Costner’s return, and negotiations for a new contract will need to take place.
Costner’s involvement in Yellowstone has been complicated, with reported tensions and issues surrounding his limited shooting schedule for his feature film, Horizon, and contract negotiations. Despite these challenges, Costner has shown a renewed interest in returning to the show. Sheridan, the show’s creator, has hinted that there were discussions to convince Costner to film a few scenes to wrap up John Dutton’s character.
The ending of Yellowstone remains unchanged from Sheridan’s original movie script, and the fate of John Dutton has not been revealed. Sheridan has maintained that Costner’s absence from the final part of Season 5 may have truncated the character’s closure but insisted that storytelling decisions were not made to inflate or insult Costner’s ego. As Costner continues to promote his feature film Horizon, fans will have to wait and see how his potential return to Yellowstone will impact the show’s ending.
As the release of the final season of Yellowstone approaches, fans are eager to see if Costner will reprise his role as John Dutton. With negotiations for a new contract and Sheridan’s approval hanging in the balance, the fate of Costner’s character remains uncertain. Stay tuned for more updates on Costner’s involvement in Yellowstone and the future of the beloved Western series.
