Kevin Costner Breaks Silence On Reason For ‘Yellowstone’ Exit

The award-winning actor who performed the rugged John Dutton disclosed the actual motivations behind his departure, ending months of hypothesis and rumors. 

Kevin Costner shocked followers when he took to his social media pages on June 20 to announce his exit from the anticipated finale of “Yellowstone.”

In a current interview whereas selling his newest movie, “Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1,” Costner revealed his causes for leaving the hit sequence Yellowstone. Reminiscing on his memorable moments on the sequence, the actor shared:

“Yellowstone was a fantastic second in my life. I bear in mind studying it, and pondering I wished to do that. Perhaps do one season or only one lengthy film, and ended up doing 5 [seasons].”

Regardless of his fondness for the present, Costner admitted that his rising listing of tasks made it difficult to proceed with the sequence. In his personal phrases:

“It was essential for me to have the ability to do different issues and, you realize, attempt to make that work. [But] I simply wasn’t capable of make it work.”

With “Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1” debuting this month and Chapter 2 slated for an August launch, Costner is undoubtedly immersed in one of the crucial vital tasks of his profession. 

This multi-chapter saga, a ardour undertaking for the acclaimed actor, is at present in manufacturing for its closing two installments.

In one other a part of his dialog with ET, Costner opened up about his aspirations regarding his profession and legacy. 

Based on the movie producer, “Yellowstone” performed an sudden function in creating his long-lasting legacy within the film business. Costner emphasised his dedication to creating participating and compelling movies.

He expressed his need for his work to shock audiences with its high quality, mentioning “Yellowstone” as a primary instance of this. The 69-year-old highlighted how the present unexpectedly grew to become successful, stating:

“Yellowstone burst onto the scene and it was a shock, and it was great and it was good… and different characters had been leaping off the display screen, and that is what I wish to be identified for, you realize?”

Costner then turned to his newest undertaking, expressing an analogous hope for its reception regardless of its R ranking.

“I would like for individuals to go residence and go, ‘You understand what?I wish to take the children to see Horizon,becauseyes it is violent, however I would like them to grasp that is most likely what occurred to their nice nice grandmothers and grandfathers,'” the star shared.

Costner’s clarification for leaving “Yellowstone” comes simply days after he formally introduced his departure from the sequence.

Per The Blast, the father-of-seven’s affirmation additionally got here amid reports of disagreements with sequence co-creator Taylor Sheridan and negotiations with Paramount. Within the video replace on Instagram, the star shared:

“I wish to attain out and allow you to know that after this lengthy 12 months and a half of engaged on Horizon and doing all of the issues that is required, and excited about Yellowstone, that beloved sequence that I really like, that I do know you like, I simply realized that I am not going to have the ability to proceed Season 5B or into the longer term.” 

Costner went on to precise how deeply the present impacted him, stating that he genuinely beloved being a part of the present. 

Acknowledging the followers’ affection for the sequence, he confirmed, “I simply wished to let you realize that I will not be returning.” He concluded by exhibiting appreciation for the sturdy connection he had constructed with the viewers.

Amidst addressing his departure from the hit sequence Yellowstone, Costner additionally clarified rumors surrounding his relationship with singer Jewel. 

Hypothesis arose final 12 months when the 2 had been photographed collectively on a personal island, sparking relationship rumors.

Final week, The Blast reported that the TV persona took the chance to clear the air throughout his look on “The Howard Stern Present.” He defined that he selected to not deal with the rumors earlier to guard their friendship. 

“Jewel and I are pals — we have by no means gone out. She’s particular, and I do not need these rumors to spoil our friendship as a result of that is what now we have,” he acknowledged.

Final November, the duo caught consideration throughout Jewel’s annual tennis fundraiser on Sir Richard Branson’s Necker Island. 

Whereas the group photograph confirmed them amongst friends wearing white, one other snapshot ignited hypothesis of a romantic relationship.

One of many photographs confirmed Costner and Jewel showing cozy. The “Silly Video games” singer was talking right into a microphone whereas Costner regarded on affectionately.