Yellowstone: Kevin Costner explains why he quit during Season 5 in his first comments on the sudden exit

Kevin Costner has highlighted the reason for his resignation in a big way Yellowstone.

In May, it was revealed that Paramount’s smash hit series, about a Montana landowner named John Dutton (Costner) and his warring family, would come to a close with its fifth and final season in November.

The sudden development came after reports that Costner had a falling out with creator Taylor Sheridan over scheduling conflicts.

And while Sheridan said he was “disappointed” with the actor’s decision, Costner has remained mum on the subject – until now.

According to multiple outlets, he’s engaged to Costner Yellowstone Catastrophe while testifying in his divorce case on Friday (September 1).

the dancing with the wolves The actor and director reportedly said the situation was “complicated” and that he had “negotiated” to return for three more seasons.

However, according to reporters present at the trial, Costner said, “There were issues with creativity. I tried to break the ice. They walked away.” He is believed to have said he would “probably go to court” over the matter.

Costner’s scheduling conflicts are believed to have resulted from a passionate project he wants to name Horizon: The American Westwhich took 35 years to prepare.

Sheridan previously said, “My last conversation with Kevin was that he had this passionate project that he wanted to direct. He and the network were arguing about when it could be finished.” Yellowstone. I said, “We can definitely work on a schedule to make it happen.” [his preferred exit date]”Which we did.”

The sources claimed that Delivery time Last February, Costner wanted to spend only one week filming the scenes of the second installment of the fifth season episodes, but his lawyer denied the report, saying: “The idea that Kevin was willing to work for only one week in the second half of the series” season five of Yellowstone It is an absolute lie.

The actor still has half of season five to shoot, which will mark a “truncated” end to the Dutton family saga.

Yellowstone It is broadcast in the United Kingdom on Paramount+. The Independent I have contacted Paramount for comment.

Earlier this week, Native American actress Lily Gladstone appeared in a new Martin Scorsese film Moonflower KillersCriticize YellowstoneHe described it as “unfortunate” and “delusional”.