John Dutton’s fate in "Yellowstone": Kevin Costner Reacts to the Surprise of Season 5B
The "Yellowstone" series returned with an unexpected twist in its fifth season, part B, which left fans speechless. Kevin Costner, the iconic actor who plays John Dutton, was surprised by the producers' decision to write his character outside of the series. Let’s explore what happened and how Costner reacted to this change.
The Season 5B Surprise
At the premiere of the second half of the fifth season of "Yellowstone", fans were taken by a big surprise: John Dutton was found dead, initially believed that he had committed suicide. However, it was later revealed that he was murdered in a plot orchestrated by Sarah Atwood, the girlfriend of John’s brother, Jamie. This revelation left many fans shocked and dissatisfied with the way the story was handled.
Reaction from Kevin Costner
Kevin Costner, who is also the series director, reacted to the news of his departure and the fate of his character in an interview with "The Michael Smerconish Program" on SiriusXM. Costner said he did not watch the episode and only heard about the death of John Dutton. He mentioned that the idea of John committing suicide made no sense to him, but also suggested it could be a "false lead" and that the producers of the series are too smart to let this go unnoticed.
Costner explained that his departure from "Yellowstone" was not of his own volition, but due to conflicts of agenda with his film "Horizon: An American Saga". He pointed out that there were contracts that allowed him to work on both productions, but the schedule became too complicated to keep. Costner also defended Liz Cheney, mentioning that she deserves recognition for her courage in opposing Donald Trump.
Kevin Costner’s departure from "Yellowstone" and the fate of John Dutton in season 5B were controversial decisions that generated several reactions from fans. While some were disappointed with the way the story was handled, others appreciated the producers' courage in moving forward with the narrative. What is certain is that "Yellowstone" remains a series that keeps the spectators on the edge of the chair, anxiously awaiting what comes next.