Kevin Costner's Exit from 'Yellowstone' Sparks Fan Theories

Dispute with series co-creator and potential return of character's cancer among speculated reasons for departure.

Kevin Costner, who plays John Dutton in the popular series 'Yellowstone', is reportedly not returning to the show, leading fans to speculate about how his character will be written off.
Costner has been in a dispute with series co-creator Taylor Sheridan over his work schedule and script control, which has added intrigue to his character's potential exit.
One theory gaining traction is that Dutton could die from a recurrence of the colon cancer he battled in Season 1, which would not violate Costner's 'moral death' clause in his contract.
Despite Costner's departure, the show is moving forward with plans for a series spinoff starring Matthew McConaughey, reportedly titled '2024'.
Costner is currently working on his own project, a two-part film called 'Horizon' exploring the Old West and the American Civil War.