Kevin Costner's Surprising Exit from 'Yellowstone' Shakes Up Series Finale
Costner's departure from 'Yellowstone' was marked by contract disputes and creative differences, leading to an unexpected conclusion for his character.
- Kevin Costner left 'Yellowstone' amid scheduling conflicts and creative disagreements with creator Taylor Sheridan.
- Costner was set to earn $12 million per half-season of 'Yellowstone,' but his early exit resulted in a significant financial loss.
- The series finale was delayed due to industry strikes, with the last episodes airing after a two-year hiatus.
- Despite Costner's exit, new 'Yellowstone' spinoffs have been announced, including 'The Madison' and a prequel titled '1944.'
- Costner expressed surprise and disagreement with the way his character's storyline concluded, as he was not informed of the details beforehand.
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