Kevin Costner’s Yellowstone exit ahead of Part 2 of Season 5 is still a topic of conversation, even if many details are still unclear. According to the rumors, he left the company after a behind-the-scenes dispute with creator Taylor Sheridan and a desire to focus on his Horizon: An American Saga project. Whatever the reason, Costner’s departure led to a breakdown in communication with co-star Luke Grimes, who revealed his surprising reaction to the drama.
Grimes discussed Costner’s Yellowstone exit in the past and noted that he understood why the John Dutton actor left the series. When speaking with esquireHowever, Grimes revealed that Costner’s absence from set made filming the final episodes of season five easier:
“Hopefully everyone can see that it was time… To be completely honest, having some of Kevin’s death gone meant that some of the conflict was gone. Obviously it wasn’t much fun to be here. Don’t show.’ I don’t have fingers, but it was actually the easiest season we’ve ever filmed.
Grimes previously noted that he hasn’t spoken to Costner since leaving “Yellowstone,” but he has no beef with his former co-star. All he understands is that Costner is busy and doesn’t want to bother him. Costner has also commented on his relationship with his former on-screen son, but hasn’t been as open about the situation as Grimes.
Kevin Costner talks Yellowstone finale and Luke Grimes’ comments
Kevin Costner’s John Dutton died in the fifth season of Yellowstone.. The once great cowboy was murdered in his sleep and his body was thrown defenseless on the bathroom floor. However, the character was given an emotional farewell in the season five finale, and this could be the case appeared secretly in the form of a falcon. However, fans shouldn’t expect Costner to share his thoughts on the final episode any time soon, which he made clear when speaking to Daily Mail.
“‘I’m not thinking about (the Yellowstone finale), I don’t think I’ve thought about it, we’ll just let it be.’
The report also notes that Costner has denied any claims of a falling out between him and Luke Grimes following his co-star’s comments about his exit. “‘I’m not thinking about (the ‘Yellowstone’ finale), I don’t think I’ve thought about it, we’ll just let it be,” Costner said. If there is dirty laundry between them, it will not be aired in public. However, it appears to be a simple case of two former colleagues losing touch and moving on with their lives.
