Oscar-winner Kevin Costner gives a glimpse into country western drama 30-years in the making. "Yellowstone" has finally begun production on the final installment of season five of the hit Western, but the show's lead will not be returning. Kevin Costner was recently a guest on the "Today" show to promote his own Western film, "Horizon," when he initially said that returning to the franchise as John Dutton is not out of the question – even for the series finale.
"I’ve supported that thing and I’ve loved it," Costner said. "It’s been really important to me. I would love to go back under the right circumstances I think that all of us want.
For me, it really needs to be the right circumstances." KEVIN COSTNER NOT RETURNING TO 'YELLOWSTONE': 'IT WAS SOMETHING THAT REALLY CHANGED ME' Kevin Costner will not be reprising his role as John Dutton in "Yellowstone." (Getty Images) The Oscar winner continued, "Saying there’s a chance, there’s always a chance.
I love the thing. You’ve got to be really clear about that." KEVIN COSTNER SAYS ‘YELLOWSTONE’ RETURN ISN'T OUT OF THE CARDS: ‘I WOULD GO BACK’ However, Costner took to Instagram on Thursday to clear the air, noting that he will not return to the series.
"Hi, everyone. I just want to reach out and let you know that after this long year and a half of working on Horizon , and doing all the things that that's required, and thinking about Yellowstone , that beloved series that I love and I know you love. I just reali.
