The reports of Kevin Costner quitting Yellowstone are getting louder
Rumors of bad blood between Kevin Costner and Taylor Sheridan have plagued Yellowstone, with a new report saying the star has quit

The Yellowstone Cinematic Universe has expanded well beyond the flagship show, but Kevin Costner is still the patriarch of all the Dutton patriarchs that have since followed. Unfortunately, reports have abounded that he’s wearying of the position—even despite nabbing a Golden Globe award for the role. Rumors of a fallout between the actor and series creator Taylor Sheridan have been forecasting the end of Yellowstone OG, with a new source for Entertainment Tonight claiming Costner has officially left the building.
Previous reports indicated a disagreement over scheduling commitments; Costner was allegedly only willing to give one week of time to the back half of the fifth season, apparently preferring to spend that time working on his own Western epic. Now, this ET production source says Costner isn’t going to return for those last few episodes. (Paramount has not responded to The A.V. Club’s request for comment.) Here’s the skinny from behind the scenes, according to ET: