Costner won’t be back for “Yellowstone” after season 5.

Is Kevin Costner Leaving “Yellowstone”?

Rumors are swirling that Kevin Costner will not be returning to the hit show “Yellowstone” after Season 5. Sources close to the production have told Entertainment Tonight that the actor, who plays powerful Montana patriarch John Dutton, won’t be returning for future seasons.

The rumors come amid alleged behind-the-scenes drama between Costner and series co-creator Taylor Sheridan. Deadline reported in February that Costner had disagreements over shooting schedules, causing tensions with the cast and crew. However, a Paramount spokesperson has denied the rumors, stating that Costner is a big part of the show and they hope he will continue for a long time to come.

Confusion and Frustration on Set

The cast and crew of “Yellowstone” are reportedly confused and frustrated about when they will finish filming the remainder of Season 5’s episodes and return to Montana, where the series is filmed. Co-star Dawn Olivieri hinted at Costner’s exit in an interview with the Daily Mail, saying, “Sometimes we have to own the fact that nothing is forever, and impermanence is the single thing we can count on, and that life is like that.”

Despite the rumors, “Yellowstone” now has several spinoffs in the works, including “1883” starring Sam Elliott, Tim McGraw, and Faith Hill, “1923” with Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren, and the upcoming “6666” and another yet-to-be-titled spinoff starring Matthew McConaughey.

Costner’s Personal Life

News of Costner’s alleged exit comes just one day after his wife, handbag designer Christine Baumgartner, filed for divorce after 18 years of marriage. A representative for Costner confirmed the news and asked for privacy for the family during this difficult time.

Despite the uncertainty surrounding Costner’s future on “Yellowstone,” fans can still enjoy his award-winning performance as John Dutton in Season 5.

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