This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more Kevin Costner discusses his Yellowstone departure Yellowstone is due to return to The Paramount Network and Paramount Plus later this year, with the second half of season five due to air on November 10. Fans were heartbroken to hear John Dutton star Kevin Costner had quit the western melodrama after filming conflicts.

He said on Instagram: "It was something that really changed me. I loved it, and I know you loved it. I just wanted to let you know that I won't be returning.

" He continued: "I love the relationship we've been able to develop, and I'll see you at the movies." The star explained how he could not continue filming Yellowstone after spending the past year and a half directing and starring in the film Horizon. Fans said they could not imagine Yellowstone without its lead character and they are interested to see how John Dutton will be written out of the series.

The drama had been on hiatus since January 2023 as it became uncertain whether the Dances with Wolves actor would reprise his role. It was not until June this year that a release date for the next batch of episodes was finally set. Following this, fans are still keen to find out whether the series will continue beyond season five.

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