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The moment allYellowstonefans dreaded has finally happened! John Dutton is dead and there is no doubt about it! After endless chatter about Kevin Costner possibly leaving the show, fans were left holding their breath, wondering howYellowstonewould navigate this shake-up. Well, the suspense is now over, and the show has finally made its bold move.
John Dutton’s departure is official, marking the end of an era for the Dutton ranch. But how did they pull it off, and what does this mean for the future of the show? Here’s the scoop on whyYellowstonehas said goodbye to its iconic patriarch and how they made it happen.
How Did Kevin Costner’s John Dutton Die?
For over a year, debates have raged about whetherKevin Costnerwould make a final cameo to wrap up John Dutton’s story. Costner himself confirmed he wouldn’t be returning for the second part of the fifth season, and sure enough, the show wastes no time.
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In the opening moments of season 5’s second half, fans are met with the shocking sight of an older man’s bloodied body at a crime scene, though Costner’s face is nowhere to be seen. It was confirmedDutton is dead.
Everyone’s favorite rancher was found dead in the governor’s mansion from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.“Apparent”being the key word here, as Beth, on the scene with Kayce, immediately accused their older brother Jamie, recalling his history and the blackmail over their biological father’s murder in the first half of the season.
Though Kayce had doubts, Beth’s instincts were partly spot on that Dutton did not kill himself after all. A flashback revealed that Sarah Atwood, the Market Equities consultant out to topple John’s governorship to push forward her company’s airport project, had hired a contract killer to stage the death as a suicide.
Why Did Kevin Costner Leave Taylor Sheridan’sYellowstone?
AlthoughYellowstonetook Kevin Costner and his bank account to new heights, the actor made it clear he needed to dedicate all his time to his brainchild,Horizon. Costner has reiterated this to the press time and again.
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In anInstagrampost that shattered any lingering hopes fans may have had, Costner nailed the final nail to the coffin, confirming hisdeparture. By saying,
I want to reach out and let you know that after this long year and a half of working on Horizon and doing all the things that’s required, and thinking about Yellowstone, that beloved series that I love, that I know you love, I just realized that I’m not going to be able to continue Season 5B or into the future.
He further added,
It was something that really changed me. I loved it. And I know you loved it. And I just wanted to let you know that I won’t be returning and I love the relationship we’ve been able to develop and I’ll see you at the movies.
Kevin Costner’s ambitious project,Horizon: An American Saga, the first of a planned four-part Western epic, kept him busy and was the primary reason he did not return forYellowstone,however, it hasn’t exactly been a hit. Despite its $100 million budget, the film earned just $32 million before its theatrical run ended last week. It brought in a modest $11 million domestically during its debut weekend as perBox Office Mojo.
Chapter Two ofHorizonwas initially set to release in September, but after the disappointing performance of the first film, a new release strategy is in the works. Despite the setback, Costner remains hopeful. With the sequel already finished, it’s likely to be released, though whether it will hit theaters or shift to streaming platforms remains a mystery.
Yellowstone is streaming on Peacock.
Sampurna Banerjee
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