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Yellowstone<\/em><\/a> fans had a feeling that season 5B<\/a> would be difficult to watch. After rumors over behind-the-scenes drama swirled online in 2023, viewers knew that series star Kevin Costner<\/strong><\/a> had left the show. But what was the reason for his departure? Hollywood Life<\/strong> is breaking down what happened during the season 5 finale of Yellowstone<\/em> and everything that Kevin said about leaving the show. (Warning: spoilers from season 5 part 2 are ahead)\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n In the first episode of season 5 part 2, John Dutton is found dead from a gunshot wound. However, the camera did not show Kevin\u2019s face, and multiple outlets reported that it was a body double for Kevin. Therefore, Kevin wasn\u2019t on set to film the scene.<\/p>\n During a June 2024 appearance on CBS Mornings<\/em><\/a>, Kevin explained that he ran into scheduling conflicts between Yellowstone<\/em> and Horizon: An American Saga<\/em>.<\/p>\n \u201cYellowstone<\/em> was my first priority. But at a certain point when you make commitments, you just have to live with them,\u201d he explained. \u201cI wanted to work more than once a year and it was important that I made room for Yellowstone<\/em> and made room for Horizon<\/em>, but people ran through deadlines. They were busy; they had a lot to do.\u201d<\/p>\n However, Kevin insisted that he\u2019d be open to returning to Yellowstone<\/em> if \u201cthe story is going the right way.\u201d<\/p>\n A look at what\u2019s to come the rest of season 5 on Yellowstone. #YellowstoneTV<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/eUsN11jdgF<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Yellowstone (@Yellowstone) November 11, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Kevin opened up about his departure<\/a> from Yellowstone<\/em> to PEOPLE<\/em><\/a> in June 2024. While noting that he \u201cliked the people on the show\u201d and \u201cwhat it was about,\u201d Kevin pointed out that \u201cthe scripts weren\u2019t there\u201d for over a year.<\/p>\n \u201cWhen it was first pitched to me by Taylor<\/strong> [Sheridan<\/strong>], it was one season and [like] a long movie, which [is] speaking my language \u2026 but ultimately, I think what happened was the studio didn\u2019t want that,\u201d Kevin explained. \u201cAnd because he\u2019s such a prolific writer, he said, \u2018I can do that. I can make a series that goes on.’\u201d<\/p>\n While reflecting on his highly publicized leave from the series, Kevin recalled the rumors that spread about him.<\/p>\n \u201cI read all the stories. I was disappointed that nobody on their side \u2026 ever stepped up to defend what it was I actually did for them,\u201d he said, referring to the Yellowstone<\/em> crew. \u201cThere came a moment where I thought, \u2018Wow, when is somebody going to say something about what I have done versus what I haven\u2019t done?’\u201d<\/p>\n It\u2019s still unclear if there will be a season 6 of Yellowstone<\/em><\/a>. There was hope for an additional season in 2023, but Paramount has not greenlit the idea.<\/p>\n \n\t\t<\/div>\nWhy Is Kevin Costner Not in Yellowstone<\/em> Season 5 Part 2?<\/h2>\n
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