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Why Is Kevin Costner Not in ‘Yellowstone’ Anymore? About His Series Departure

The now-former ‘Yellowstone’ star played John Dutton for five seasons, and rumors swirled last year over his departure. So, why is he no longer on the show?

After rumors over behind-the-scenes drama swirled online in 2023, viewers knew that series star Kevin Costner had left the show. During a June 2024 appearance on CBS Mornings, Kevin explained that he ran into scheduling conflicts between Yellowstone and Horizon: An American Saga. “When it was first pitched to me by Taylor[ Sheridan], it was one season and [like] a long movie, which [is] speaking my language … but ultimately, I think what happened was the studio didn’t want that,” Kevin explained.

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