In a surprising turn of events, Kevin Costner has made it clear that he still hopes to appear in the final episodes of the hit Paramount series “Yellowstone.” The Oscar-winning actor and director recently spoke to Entertainment Tonight about his upcoming film “Horizon: An American Saga” and shared his thoughts on the fate of his character, John Dutton, in the popular Taylor Sheridan series.
Costner revealed that although he initially thought the show would run for seven seasons, it now appears to be wrapping up after just five. With numerous other projects in the pipeline for Paramount, the future of “Yellowstone” remains uncertain. Nevertheless, Costner expressed his desire to reprise his role as John Dutton if given the opportunity: “Maybe it will. Maybe this will circle back to me. If it does and I feel really comfortable with [it], I’d love to do it.”
Recent disputes had raised speculations about Costner’s departure from the series at its peak. He explained that these were fueled by scheduling conflicts and changes in the filming process for “Yellowstone,” which eventually clashed with his commitments to his movie “Horizon.” Despite attempts to resolve the issue, Costner claims that Paramount “walked away” from negotiations.
Part two of the fifth and allegedly final season is scheduled for release this November. Meanwhile, fans eagerly await to see how John Dutton’s story concludes. Costner has his own idea, expressing to Taylor Sheridan that his character “needs to be proactive in what happens” and admitting that he’s “had kind of my own fantasy about how it might be.”
Amid the uncertain future of “Yellowstone,” Costner’s upcoming film “Horizon: An American Saga” is set for a two-part release in theaters. Chapter One will debut on June 28, with Chapter Two following on August 16. As fans eagerly anticipate these releases, they are left wondering whether Costner will return to his iconic role in “Yellowstone.”
In closing, the question of whether Kevin Costner and Paramount can work things out for the actor to appear in the final episodes of “Yellowstone” remains up in the air. Fans can only hope that a resolution will be reached, allowing them to witness the ultimate fate of John Dutton. While they await this outcome, they can look forward to enjoying both “Horizon: An American Saga” and the conclusion of “Yellowstone” in the coming months.
