Hollywood actor Kevin Costner , who announced his departure from Yellowstone earlier this year, has shared his insights on how the show's narrative might continue without John Dutton, the family patriarch. This comes as the acclaimed actor prepares to exit the series before its final episodes are broadcast. Costner, 69, discussed the future of Taylor Sheridan's hit Western ahead of the much-anticipated season 5B premiere on November 10.
Although details on how John Dutton will be written off remain under wraps, it's clear that his children will be thrust into the spotlight. With Beth Dutton (played by Kelly Reilly), Kayce Dutton (Luke Grimes), and Jamie Dutton (Wes Bentley) set to navigate the challenges ahead on their own, Costner concurs that shifting the focus to the next generation is a natural progression for the storyline. In an interview with ET , Costner mused: "Obviously, it can go on, you know, I have children.
So, you make the story about them." This narrative pivot in the show's concluding season may remind viewers of HBO's Succession, where a key figure also exits stage left just episodes before the climax, reports the Express . The theme of offspring grappling with the absence of a guiding patriarchal figure echoes through the inaugural season of Game of Thrones as well.
Drawing from these examples, it's likely that the Dutton siblings' current tribulations will intensify once their father steps out of the frame. Moreover, there's a hint that Costner's departure.