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Taylor Sheridan’sYellowstonehas been a ginormous hit for Paramount, that hooked millions of viewers to the screen, with Kevin Costner’s phenomenal performance and the show’s gripping storyline. The success of the original show even spun off multiple projects, based on the Dutton family universe in various centuries. But unfortunately, the success seemingly got plagued with Costner and Sheridan’s behind-the-scenes drama.
Now, as the second part of the show’s fifth and final season is set to wrap up in November 2024, fans have begun to speculate that Kevin Costner’s character might get killed off in the finale if he returns at all. Meanwhile, as Costner’s behind-the-scenes behavior starts to make headlines,YellowstoneComanche actor Gil Birmingham debunks the rumors with his positive remarks.
Kevin Costner and Taylor Sheridan’s Behind-The-Scenes Drama
When Taylor Sheridan collaborated withKevin Costnerfor Paramount’sYellowstone, no one estimated just how big the show would become. With five seasons on the go, the drama series became one of the most-watched TV shows during its run and even inspired a few, equally successfulYellowstonespinoffs surrounding the Dutton family, in different centuries.
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However, despite the massive success of the Western drama series,Yellowstonesuddenly got canceled and announced that the upcoming second part of the fifth season would serve as the show’s finale. According to reports fromDexerto, it all began after aserious behind-the-scenes feudbetween Taylor Sheridan and Kevin Costner.
During a discussion withTHR, Taylor Sheridan informed that Kevin Costner wanted to wrap up his time as John Dutton as he becameinterested in his upcoming western epic,Horizon. Further,Paradeinformed that Costner reportedly testified during his divorce proceedings, that he’d “probably” go to court over hisYellowstoneexit.
According to the outlet, Kevin Costner was forced to pauseHorizonand filmYellowstoneeven though the scripts weren’t ready for the show. This delay cost him $10M to alter the production ofHorizon, which eventually led Costner to fall apart with Taylor Sheridan.
YellowstoneActor Shares Positive Remarks on Kevin Costner
Thereafter, following the constant drama betweenTaylor Sheridanand Kevin Costner, which sparked headlines about the latter’s alleged behind-the-scenes behavior, fans speculated that the actor might not return for the season finale. Perhaps, this feud is what’s causing delays in the production of the upcoming episodes ofYellowstone.
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Although Kevin Costner’s behind-the-scenes behavior onYellowstoneis all people can talk about, his co-star seemed to be the only one standing in favor of Costner. Amid the actor’s feud with Taylor Sheridan,Yellowstone’s Comanche actor Gil Birmingham came forward to share positive remarks on Costner, during The Critics Choice Awards on July 16, 2025, viaFox News.
“Kevin is [an] extraordinary talent; he has been for his whole career, and it’s not any different on our show. He’s a major leader, and we have such deep respect and appreciation for him. I think he’s a mentor to everyone on our set. His vast experience and just his amazing presence, how he portrays John Dutton. We all learn something every day with him.”
Gil Birmingham’s comments on Kevin Costner and his genuine appreciation for the actor seemingly clarified the alleged reports surrounding Costner. Following Birmingham’s remarks, it seems Taylor Sheridan might need to bury the hatchet to bring the Oscar Winner back to the show, without further drama.
Yellowstoneis available on Peacock.
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Krittika Mukherjee is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on films, TV shows, and celebrity news with over 3,000 articles published. With an educational background in Journalism, and a keen interest in filmmaking, Krittika blends factual precision with creative flair, when crafting her editorials, or dissecting fan theories.Her coverage often includes news and analyses of critically acclaimed films, celebrity news, and franchises like the Wizarding World, LOTR, DC, and MCU—particularly Harry Potter, Fantastic Beasts, Superheroes, and fan theories. As a Wizarding World aficionado, Krittika has spent countless hours exploring hidden backstories, unadapted book moments, spells, and trivias surrounding J.K. Rowling’s lore.An imaginative writer with a way with words, Krittika has worked as an entertainment journalist for the past two years and a web content writer for a year. She brought her experience and expertise to FandomWire to pursue her desire for sipping coffee while dissecting films and tracking celebrity drama.
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