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Kevin Costner’s On-Set Clash With Wes Bentley Reportedly Halted Yellowstone Filming

Bentley’s representative characterizes the confrontation as a work dispute that was resolved.

Overview

  • The Hollywood Reporter detailed an incident on a Utah soundstage during a dinner‑table scene featuring Kevin Costner, Wes Bentley, and Kelly Reilly.
  • Sources say Costner pressed Bentley to ignore Taylor Sheridan’s script, leading to a heated exchange that escalated to pushing and shoving.
  • Witness accounts say Reilly was visibly upset and production briefly shut down before work resumed.
  • Bentley’s representative confirmed the argument occurred during a demanding scene and said it was discussed and resolved, while Costner’s team declined detailed comment.
  • Multiple outlets cite sources calling the clash a tipping point in Costner’s deteriorating relationship with Sheridan and link it to broader fallout, including reporting on Horizon’s financial and legal troubles.