- Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan has disclosed the reasons behind Kevin Costner's high-profile exit from the hit series, which led to the show's premature ending.
- Sheridan revealed that Costner was originally contracted for only the first three seasons, with the intention for his character's youngest son to take over the ranch storyline.
- Costner remained on the show for two additional seasons beyond his initial contract due to significant pressure from the network, which was reluctant to lose a major star from such a hugely successful programme.
- Costner ultimately decided to leave to pursue other projects, including his multi-part Western epic Horizon, which he is directing and starring in.
- Costner himself previously cited scheduling conflicts and a lack of scripts for 'Yellowstone' as key factors in his departure, asserting that he always fulfilled his contractual obligations despite production delays.
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