Kevin Costner, the acclaimed actor who portrayed John Dutton in the hit series “Yellowstone,” has recently addressed the show’s finale and rumors of a feud with co-star Luke Grimes. In a candid interaction captured by the Daily Mail, Costner, 69, was asked about his thoughts on the series’ conclusion, which aired on December 15, 2024. He responded succinctly, stating, “I’m not even thinking about that. I don’t think I’ve given it any thought. So, we’ll just let it go.”
When questioned about his current relationship with Grimes, who played his on-screen son Kayce Dutton, Costner indicated that they are not in contact, saying, “No. We’re done talking.”
These remarks follow Grimes’ own revelations about their lack of communication since Costner’s departure from the show. Grimes, 40, mentioned in an interview that he hasn’t spoken to Costner since his abrupt exit during the fifth season but emphasized that there are no hard feelings, attributing the distance to Costner’s prominence in the industry. He stated, “I haven’t talked to him since. It’s not a case of any hard feelings or anything. It’s just, he’s Kevin Costner.”
Costner’s exit from “Yellowstone” was primarily to focus on his “Horizon” film projects. Reports also suggested tensions between Costner and the show’s creator, Taylor Sheridan, though Costner has denied any bad blood. Grimes noted that the cast was surprised by Costner’s decision to leave, stating, “None of us saw it coming the way it did, and obviously there was news about possible blowups behind the scenes or whatever.”
The departure of Costner’s character, John Dutton, was marked by a dramatic plot twist early in Season 5 Part 2, where he was killed off in a murder-for-hire scheme. This development has elicited mixed reactions from fans, with some expressing dissatisfaction with the series’ conclusion. Grimes reflected on the impact of Costner’s absence during filming, mentioning that it made the latter part of the season easier to shoot, as some of the on-set conflict was alleviated. He remarked, “To be really honest, there was a part of Kevin being gone that meant some of the conflict was gone.”
The series finale of “Yellowstone” has left several questions unanswered, sparking discussions among fans about potential spin-offs and future developments in the franchise. Despite the show’s end, the “Yellowstone” universe continues to expand with various prequels and sequels, ensuring that the legacy of the Dutton family endures on screen.
