‘I’m disappointed’: Yellowstone creator reflects on Kevin Costner’s departure

The case began last February with reports of a dispute between Yellowstone star Kevin Costner and series co-creator Taylor Sherdan over the actor’s filming schedule – which he deemed too busy – for the remaining episodes of the current fifth season.

Three months later, it was finally announced that Kevin Costner would not be returning to the show after its fifth season. At this time, the producer has yet to provide any information on when the cast and crew will return to Montana to finish filming the remaining episodes.

The interpreter of the ruthless patriarch of the Dutton family, John Dutton, is always busy with the saga of several Civil War films, Horizon: America’s Saga. In addition, the Yellowstone Extended Universe will be expanded with a new spin-off series directed by Matthew McConaughey. It has been officially commissioned by Paramount Network.

Sheridan spoke yesterday The Hollywood Reporter In an article that deals with a delicate question behind the scenes of the series. He confirms that Kevin Costner requested fewer shooting days for the final season in order to focus on his own western project:

“The last conversation I had with Kevin was about a passion project he wanted to do. He and the chain argued over when it could end with Yellowstone. I said, “We can definitely work on a schedule closer to his desired release date,” which we did.“

The actor decided to film his scenes early on, while the scripts were still being written, but tensions quickly arose over Costner’s schedule. Taylor Sheridan bluntly tells the American magazine:

“My opinion of Kevin as an actor has not changed. His portrayal of John Dutton is iconic and powerful…and I’ve never had an issue with Kevin that we couldn’t resolve over the phone.

But once the lawyers get involved, people can’t talk to each other and start making the wrong things and trying to blame it on how the press or the public reacts. It took a lot and I don’t know if anyone deserves it.

It seems that his film is a big priority for him and he wants to focus on other things. I really hope the movie is worth it – and that it’s a good movie. I am disappointed. He crosses the end of his character. It does not replace it, but cuts it.“

While the studio is now focusing on a sequel to the Matthew McConaughey-helmed series, Taylor Sheridan says he’s optimistic about the latter’s arrival, which he believes “natural element“In the world of Yellowstone.

In the meantime, we’ll have to wait until we see the final episodes of Yellowstone.