, the star behind in the hit series has left fans reeling with his latest career move. Over the weekend, revealed his focus is now firmly on other projects, notably his film series casting doubt on his return to the beloved Western drama. announced, highlighting his commitment to the new project.
The news comes amid a swirl of speculation about Costner's future with His participation in the final episodes remains uncertain, and insiders suggest it's unlikely he'll return to the show that he's starred in since 2018. Costner denies rumors of on-set tensions initially planned to film only three seasons but ended up doing five, driven by his belief in the world created by co-creator and showrunner . said on podcast.
However, rumors of a feud with have cast a shadow over . Speculation began in early 2023, with claims that was holding up production on the second half of season 5 due to dissatisfaction with the filming schedule. has vehemently denied these accusations, attributing delays to a lack of scripts and external factors like the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes.
told Deadline, refuting claims that his work on interfered with production. The actor has not closed the doors for a comeback Despite the turbulence, hasn't completely closed the door on a return to the . he stated, though he expressed frustration over the lack of support during the media frenzy.
As prepares to end with season 5, the series is set to continue with a sequel titled The show's future without remains a signifi.