Overview

• Kevin Costner, who plays the character John Dutton in the series 'Yellowstone,' is reportedly not expected to return for the final episodes of Season 5 due to ongoing disagreements which include pay negotiations and creative differences.
• Costner's portrayal of John Dutton, a stoic ranch owner and family patriarch, is a central figure in the show and his departure leaves the fate of his character uncertain.
• The absence of Costner in the final episodes poses a significant creative challenge for the show's ending, as his character, John Dutton, wields significant power and influences the course of the plot.
• Despite Costner's departure, 'Yellowstone' is set to continue its storyline through two upcoming spinoffs titled 'Yellowstone 2024' and 'Yellowstone 1944,' following the success of previous spinoffs 1883 and 1923.
• Costner's exit is reportedly linked to the decision to split Season 5 into two parts, a decision which he highlighted during a court proceeding related to his divorce from wife Christine Baumgartner. Costner expressed that the change in schedule affected his other commitments, including his Western movie, 'Horizon'.