If you thought Yellowstone was wild, the drama behind the scenes might just top it! As Season 5 Part 2 gears up to bring more chaos to the Dutton Ranch, there’s an even bigger storm brewing between creator Taylor Sheridan and star Kevin Costner. Rumor has it their feud’s reached a breaking point, and it’s not just the cattle that’ll be missing next season—because Season 6 might not even make it to the screen.
With tensions running high, and fans left on edge, will Yellowstone survive this real-life showdown? Buckle up because the real drama isn’t just in Montana—it’s happening off-set, and it’s as explosive as anything on the show!
Behind the Scenes of Yellowstone Season 5 Part 2: Kevin Costner’s Exit Sparks Major Cast Drama
Yellowstone Season 5 Part 2’s already bringing the drama, but not just on-screen. Word on the street? It’s chaos already behind the scenes, and the Taylor Sheridan–Kevin Costner feud’s the wildfire fueling it.
With Part 2 set to close out the Dutton family’s saga, the tension among the cast is reportedly off the charts. Yeah, we’re talking serious vibes-shifting kinda drama.
Rumors of Yellowstone Season 6 popped up in Aug. 2024, and Deadline even hinted at a Beth-and-Rip-centric follow-up. But, ever since Costner—aka the John Dutton—officially dipped out, things on set have apparently gone haywire.
Cast members are squabbling for top dog status now that Costner’s no longer calling the shots. The insider spilled some are apparently feeling lost without their alpha (via Dexerto),
They’re caught between a rock and a hard place because they want to stay in Taylor Sheridan’s good graces, but some of them do really miss Kevin and feel like it was a huge mistake not figuring out a compromise.
Certain cast members are already throwing their weight around a lot more than before. When Kevin was a part of the cast, he was the undisputed alpha and very much the leader, but with him gone things have gotten very out of whack.
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But now? It’s pure chaos. Some actors miss Costner, thinking it was a huge mistake to let him go, while others are all, Good riddance, and gunning for the spotlight.
It’s a total cast divide. And according to the source, “It’s only going to get worse if Season 6 happens.” As of now, Sheridan and the cast are keeping their lips sealed on the whole mess, while Costner’s already said his goodbyes.
Drama, drama, drama. And the final act hasn’t even dropped yet.
Taylor Sheridan Finally Addresses Kevin Costner’s Dramatic Yellowstone Exit
Taylor Sheridan’s broken his silence on Kevin Costner’s Yellowstone exit, and it’s as dramatic as you’d expect. After months of speculation about behind-the-scenes tension, Sheridan set the record straight in an interview with THR.
He shared, praising Costner’s portrayal of John Dutton as symbolic and powerful. The drama reportedly kicked off when Costner wanted to shorten his filming schedule, with Sheridan saying,
I’ve never had an issue with Kevin that he and I couldn’t work out on the phone. But once lawyers get involved, then people don’t get to talk to each other and start saying things that aren’t true and attempt to shift blame based on how the press or public seem to be reacting. He took a lot of this on the chin and I don’t know that anyone deserves it.
Costner’s upcoming Horizon saga was cited as the actor’s priority, with Sheridan throwing in, “I hope it’s worth it.”
Sheridan expressed disappointment over Costner’s departure, revealing it truncates the closure of Dutton’s arc. As for rumors of heated disagreements? Sheridan said he never told Costner to stick to acting.