Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan says Kevin Costner's departure led to show ending early
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Jacob Stolworthy
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Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan has revealed that Kevin Costner's departure from the hit series in 2023 led to the show ending prematurely. Costner, who played John Dutton since 2018, left due to scheduling conflicts, prompting Sheridan to end the main series and continue the story through the spin-off Dutton Ranch. Sheridan expressed disappointment over Costner's exit, noting that the show's success had kept the actor on longer than originally expected.
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The actor quit the hit US series in 2023, having played ranch owner John Dutton on the hit US series since its 2018 premiere, and his decision prompted Sheridan to end the show prematurely.
At the time, Dances with Wolves actor-director Costner was rumoured to have locked horns with Sheridan over scheduling conflicts, with the producer publicly claiming that he was 'disappointed' by the actor's decision to exit the series.
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