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In the world of television, the only constant is change. That’s been truer than ever for the hit Western seriesYellowstonelately. It’s like trying to catch a greased pig at a county fair; just when you think you’ve got a handle on the situation, it slips right through your fingers.
Recently, fans have had to become veritable detectives, picking up on every subtle hint and cryptic comment to speculate about the show’s future. And speaking of mysteries, Kevin Costner—our modern-day cowboy king—has certainly kept everyone on their toes. Despite confirming he would not be returning forYellowstoneSeason 5B in November, the actor hasn’t entirely ruled out making a comeback to the ranch.
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In that case, you might as well shout it from the rooftops! The beloved WesternYellowstonehas always had more twists and turns than a cowboy on a bucking bronco, and lately, fans have been left deciphering the cryptic clues dropped byKevin Costnerhimself.
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Recently, while chatting withET, he described the show as “a wonderful part of my life,” adding:
Who knows, some things have a way of circling back. I haven’t seen that dust trail coming toward me, but I’ve always been open to what I started. Five seasons was a lot for us to do, and I think that story is not finished.
So, what does this mean for our favorite ranching drama? Well, while Costner has confirmed he won’t be riding back into the sunset for Season 5B, he left the door wide open for a future appearance. He even suggested that the story could continue through the younger Duttons, saying:
Make the story about them.
Now, let’s not forget that this isn’t the first time fans have been on a wild ride with Costner’s commitments. He first announced he’d be stepping away fromYellowstonein spring 2023, stirring the pot with rumors of behind-the-scenes drama and scheduling conflicts.
While he has officially said goodbye on social media, he’s left the window cracked just enough to let in a breeze. He mentioned that he’d be open to donning the cowboy hat again “under the right circumstances,” during a promo for his filmHorizon: An American Saga(viaToday). So, there’s still hope for those longing glances at the ranch!
Kevin Costner Talks Big Egos andYellowstoneFutures
Kevin Costner, is a man of many hats—actor, director, and horse-riding extraordinaire—who just can’t shake off the relentless questions about his exit fromYellowstoneand his rocky relationship with co-creatorTaylor Sheridan.
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In a recent tête-à-tête withCBS This Morning, Costner made it abundantly clear that he wasn’t about to spill the beans on his alleged beef with Sheridan. King threw out a question, suggesting that the tension stemmed from a clash of“big egos” in Hollywood:
People say this about the two of you — both big egos, both very powerful, both at the top of their game, and that right now, maybe, the two of you are playing a game of whose is bigger … do you see it that way? Whose is bigger, Kevin?
Costner drew a line in the sand faster than a cowboy can tip his hat, declaring, “Before anybody, it was Taylor and myself. The truth never changes; that love was very strong.”Touché! With that, he put the kibosh on any rumors of a public feud.
Despite the media’s penchant for stirring the pot, Costner’s feelings towardsYellowstoneand Sheridan seem far from acrimonious. In that same chat, the Oscar-winning star revealed he still holds the show in high regard and left a tantalizing door open for a possible return:
The idea of going back … I would do that in a second if I felt it was something I could do or wanted to do. I would make it fit. Nothing changes there. There’s no games with me. There’s just the way you choose to live your life.
Ergo, while the future ofYellowstoneremains unpredictable, Kevin Costner knows how to keep fans on their toes.YellowstoneSeason 5’s second part will be available on July 15, 2025.
Yellowstoneis available on Peacock Premium.
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