YellowstoneHit drama series produced by Taylor Sheridan and acting Kevin Costner has captivated audiences since its premiere in 2018. The fiction follows The Dutton FamilyOwner of a huge farm mountains, located at its limit The fictional Broken Rock Indian Reservation. With a unique approach, it shows us the lives of American ranchers and their struggle to maintain their land in the face of external threats such as developers, Native Americans, and local politics.
© Paramount NetworkCostner plays John DuttonThe patriarch of the clan, a central character in the plot. However, despite taking the series to the top, beyond the brilliance on screen, the production has largely been mired in controversy and tension between the actors. bodyguard and creators of fiction. These conflicts also jeopardized the series’ continuity, ending with the departure of its main protagonist.
© GtresThe departure was not a simple departure by Costner due to his differences with Sheridan, but was marked by speculation about the ending that those responsible would give Dutton without the pain of the story. After the premiere of Part B of the fifth season, the actor himself claimed that he does not know when it will be released, making it clear how much connection he now has with the project. “I’m going to be completely honest. I didn’t know it aired last night” he explained Michael Smarkonish Program. “I swear to God. I was seeing commercials with my face everywhere and I was thinking, ‘Wow, I’m not in these episodes.’ But I didn’t realize that was yesterday.”
© Sky ShowtimeHowever, Costner’s reaction to his character’s ending was immediate. “I heard it was suicide” commented the actor, visibly surprised.”It doesn’t make me want to run and watch.“, he said with a certain sarcasm. However, despite his disgust, its hero Dances with Wolves It is recommended that its manufacturers Yellowstone They can play to the public and, perhaps, the door isn’t completely closed on Dutton’s potential return. “They’re pretty smart people. Maybe it’s a trick. who knows They are very good. And they will solve it” he explained, leaving open the possibility that his return was still possible.
© Sky ShowtimeWhat was difficult for both Costner and fans to piece together was the unexpected outcome of the first episode of the new installment, in which John Dutton died of an apparently self-inflicted gunshot wound, suggesting suicide. However, as Beth Dutton (Kelly Reilly) rightly suspected, nothing was as it seemed. In a shocking twist, it’s revealed that John’s estranged son Jamie’s girlfriend, Sarah Atwood, hired an assassin to kill Dutton, leaving everyone speechless.
© GtresCriticism from its followers Yellowstone It didn’t take long to wait. Many expressed their displeasure with the character’s resolution, stating that both Kevin Costner and his character, “They deserved better“. The departure of John Dutton, one of the mainstays of the series, left a bittersweet feeling among fans who, until the last moment, had hoped for a more dignified closure for the iconic patriarch.
© Getty ImagesConflict behind the scenes
Although its dramatic ending Yellowstone Left fans of the series with a bitter taste, the departure of Kevin Costner from the production was not something that appeared overnight. In recent times, there have been talks of tension between the actors and those responsible for the fiction, particularly with creator Taylor Sheridan. The relationship between them, which was a close collaboration in the early days, deteriorated over the seasons due to creative and personal differences.
© Getty Imagesgrowth of yellowstone, The increase in time required was directly proportional to Costner, who was immersed in other projects, including Horizon: An American Saga, An epic and western film that he not only wrote, but also produced, directed and acted in. Not only that, the actor Robin Hood He was unwilling to spend a long time away from his family and, furthermore, he was in the middle of a complicated divorce process with Christine Baumgartner, which created an emotional and personal overload that affected his work on set.
© Sky ShowtimeUnder this pressure, filming of the fifth season took longer than planned. Initially, it was split into two parts, citing logistical reasons, but soon rumors of a rift between Costner and the team began to circulate. Delays and a schedule that didn’t meet the actor’s expectations were discussed, suggesting that, as the project continued to run its course, Costner was no longer as involved as he had been at the beginning. The excitement was building, and in May 2023 it became official that the actor would not return for the sixth season, the departure was confirmed by a source close to the production, and a month later Costner himself announced in his profile.
© GtresDuring the process, Costner also repeatedly expressed his displeasure with the pace of work on the series, particularly with script delivery deadlines, which often did not meet previously established expectations. This lack of regularity further complicates the management of his professional commitments and personal life. “The material has to be ready on time and we couldn’t do that. After five years I thought: I’m not going to do this.”, he remarked in June on the NBC network’s Today program. Costner also mentioned that he wanted to work more than once a year and there was a time when he missed an entire year of production, which he could not repeat.
© Paramount NetworkHis relationship with the project is cold but its hero no exit Never quite closed the door to a return, which would be conditional.”“under the right circumstances”. “If we can get it, we can do it, and I will”, he then assured. further adding that “There is always a chance for me to return to the world Yellowstone Because I had a deep love for the project. I like the topics Taylor chooses, they are very interesting to me. Yellowstone “It stands as something that could continue, but that’s a question for Taylor.”
© Sky ShowtimeNow that we know the reason for his departure and the unexpected end of his character, we can only speculate about the possibility of John Dutton’s return. A Turkish turn that will, no doubt, surprise and excite fans in equal measure. Its future Yellowstone And the patriarch’s return remains unknown, but we must be attentive to what will happen.
