Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleYellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan has disclosed the reasons behind Kevin Costner's high-profile exit from the hit series, which led to the show's premature ending. Sheridan revealed that Costner was originally contracted for only the first three seasons, with the intention for his character's youngest son to take over the ranch storyline. Costner remained on the show for two additional seasons beyond his initial contract due to significant pressure from the network, which was reluctant to lose a major star from such a hugely successful programme. Costner ultimately decided to leave to pursue other projects, including his multi-part Western epic Horizon, which he is directing and starring in. Costner himself previously cited scheduling conflicts and a lack of scripts for 'Yellowstone' as key factors in his departure, asserting that he always fulfilled his contractual obligations despite production delays. In fullYellowstone creator on why Kevin Costner quit hit series in its primeThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Yellowstone creator breaks silence on Kevin Costner’s high-profile exit
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleYellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan has disclosed the reasons behind Kevin Costner's high-profile exit from the hit series, which led to the show's premature ending. Sheridan revealed that Costner was originally contracted for only the first three seasons, with the intention for his character's youngest son to take over the ranch storyline. Costner remained on the show for two additional seasons beyond his initial contract due to significant pressure from the network, which was reluctant to lose a major star from such a hugely successful programme. Costner ultimately decided to leave to pursue other projects, including his multi-part Western epic Horizon, which he is directing and starring in. Costner himself previously cited scheduling conflicts and a lack of scripts for 'Yellowstone' as key factors in his departure, asserting that he always fulfilled his contractual obligations despite production delays. In fullYellowstone creator on why Kevin Costner quit hit series in its primeThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
