Kevin Costner Clarifies his Departure from Yellowstone in Recent Interview

In a recent interview with Entertainment Tonight, actor Kevin Costner shed more light on his decision to leave the hit series Yellowstone. The 69-year-old actor officially announced his departure from the show last week, putting an end to months of speculation.

Addressing the rumors of behind-the-scenes tension and ego clashes with co-creator Taylor Sheridan, Costner set the record straight. He acknowledged that Yellowstone was a significant moment in his life, recounting how he was immediately drawn to the script when he first read it. Initially, he had planned to be involved for just one season or a single long movie. However, the show's success led him to continue for five seasons.

Costner explained that as time went on, he felt the need to focus on his other ongoing and upcoming projects. Despite his efforts to balance his commitments, he admitted, "I just wasn't able to make it work." He highlighted the importance of being able to pursue other ventures and expressed his desire to explore different opportunities.

Last week, Costner took to Instagram to officially announce his departure from Yellowstone. In his heartfelt post, he shared his gratitude for the series and the fans. "I just realized that I am not going to be able to continue season 5b, or into the future," he stated.

As fans eagerly await the new season of Yellowstone, which is set to return for its fifth installment, they bid farewell to Costner's character and eagerly anticipate what lies ahead for the show.