Kevin Costner Unaware of John Dutton's Fate

In a dramatic turn of events, the beloved character John Dutton was killed off in the highly anticipated Season 5 Part 2 premiere of "Yellowstone," which aired on November 10. Kevin Costner, who portrays Dutton, was unaware of this significant development and didn't even catch the episode live.

Costner's Reaction on SiriusXM

During an interview on SiriusXM’s “The Michael Smerconish Program,” Costner candidly admitted, “I didn’t know it was actually airing last night. I swear to God.” Despite seeing promotional material featuring his face, he mistakenly believed he was no longer part of the series. Costner left "Yellowstone" after Season 5 Part 1, which premiered in November 2022, leading to much speculation about his character's future.

The Shocking Circumstances of Dutton's Death

Upon learning about the circumstances of Dutton's death, Costner expressed a mix of disbelief and reluctance to watch the episode, stating, “I heard it’s a suicide, so that doesn’t make me want to rush to go see it.” Smerconish further questioned if a character like Dutton, known for his resilience, would truly take his own life. Costner acknowledged the cleverness of the show's writers and suggested that this suicide angle could be a 'red herring.'

Revelation of Murder Instead of Suicide

In a twist that aligns with the show's dramatic narrative style, the circumstances of John Dutton's demise were revealed to be much more sinister. In this episode, it was not a suicide, but rather a meticulously orchestrated murder carried out by the villainous Sarah, a fixer entangled with Dutton's son, Jamie. This unexpected plot twist has fans buzzing, as the intricacies of Dutton's exit reveal the deepening conflict within the series.

Costner Clarifies His Departure

Costner used this moment to clarify his departure from "Yellowstone," emphasizing that he did not choose to leave the show out of disinterest. Instead, he cited contractual obligations regarding his new film series, "Horizon," which created scheduling conflicts. He explained, 'There were contractual things that would allow for both things to be done, but because both things were contractual, you had to make room for the other thing.' Despite the complexities, Costner insisted, 'I didn’t quit the show... everybody has to live up to what they say they’re going to do.'

Anticipating the Fallout from Dutton's Death

As viewers continue to process the shocking twists of "Yellowstone," fans are left anticipating how the series will navigate the fallout from John Dutton's death. Will the remaining characters step up to fill the void left by Dutton? And how will this affect the ongoing power struggles within the Dutton family? One thing is for sure—this season promises to be filled with drama and unexpected revelations!

Stay Tuned for More Drama!

Stay tuned, as the story unfolds and the other characters are forced to grapple with the consequences of these shocking events. Curious about what’s next for "Yellowstone"? Keep an eye on the upcoming episodes to see how the drama escalates!