Kevin Costner and his former co-stars are reportedly at odds following
his departure from ‘Yellowstone’ after the fifth season.
Being a part of a television show as celebrated as Yellowstone
is equivalent to winning the lottery for any actor. In light of this, the Yellowstone cast has mostly kept quiet following Kevin Costner’s unexpected departure during the second half of Season 5.
How do the remaining cast members feel about Costner’s exit from Paramount’s show? Did the cast feel abandoned by The Untouchables star because he left some storylines unfinished for his Yellowstone character (John Dutton)? Well, Costner’s former co-stars from the series are reportedly unhappy about his departure and the fallout from it, according to a report from Life & Style.
Kevin Costner’s Departure Sent Chills Through Yellowstone Set
Apart from his tumultuous divorce from Christine Baumgartner in 2023, Kevin Costner also experienced a rift with Taylor Sheridan, the man behind Yellowstone. The sixth season was canceled and Costner left before John Dutton, his character, could have a fitting farewell (via People).
In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Sheridan discussed his conflicting emotions regarding Costner and the “disappointed” departure of the actor from the series:
Additionally, we learned from Life & Style that several members of the cast, such as Cole Hauser, Luke Grimes, Kelly Reilly, and Wes Bentley, parted ways with the 69-year-old actor, as a result of his stormy departure. Another season was something the other cast was hoping for, but that opportunity was lost when Costner left the show. Meanwhile, the Oscar winner is also said to feel “betrayed” by his former castmates.
