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Kevin Costner confirms he won’t return to ‘Yellowstone’

Headline from Bismarck Tribune, on the newest of 3 developments

“My whole life has been about am I gonna stand tall even in some desperate situation where it doesn’t work for me," Kevin Costner said, and he

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Developments in this update

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  1. Kevin Costner says he’d return to ‘Yellowstone’ under ‘the right circumstances’

    Headline from NBC News ·

  2. Kevin Costner 'disappointed' with how 'Yellowstone' handled exit rumors as show sets new premiere date

    Headline from Fox News ·

  3. Newest

    Kevin Costner confirms he won’t return to ‘Yellowstone’

    Headline from Bismarck Tribune ·

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  1. NBC News

    Kevin Costner says he’d return to ‘Yellowstone’ under ‘the right circumstances’ (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    The door is still open for Kevin Costner to put his cowboy hat on again as John Dutton in “Yellowstone.”

  2. Variety

    Kevin Costner ‘Would Love to Go Back’ to ‘Yellowstone’ as Final Episodes Film Without Him, but It’s Got to Be ‘Under the Right Circumstances’ (opens Variety)

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    Variety's feed description

    Kevin Costner is still open to returning for "Yellowstone's" final episode, but it's now in production without him.

  3. Entertainment Weekly

    Kevin Costner reveals why he left 'Yellowstone' and potential return (opens Entertainment Weekly)

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    Entertainment Weekly's feed description

    Kevin Costner has addressed why he left 'Yellowstone' and reveals the 'right circumstances' under which he'd return to the series: 'I'm not going to do this.'

  4. Fox News

    Kevin Costner says 'Yellowstone' return isn't out of the cards: 'I would go back' (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Kevin Costner put $38 million of his own money into passion project, "Horizon: An American Saga," but isn't quite ready to hang up his cowboy hat on "Yellowstone."

  5. Deadline

    Kevin Costner Remains Open To Returning To ‘Yellowstone’ “Under The Right Circumstances” (opens Deadline)

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    Deadline's feed description

    Kevin Costner has reiterated again that he has not shut the door on returning to Yellowstone.

  6. Fox News

    Kevin Costner 'disappointed' with how 'Yellowstone' handled exit rumors as show sets new premiere date (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Kevin Costner opened up about his "disappointment" in the "Yellowstone" production and how they handled the rumors surrounding his exit as the show sets its premiere date.

  7. The Hollywood Reporter

    ‘Yellowstone’ Final Episodes Get Premiere Date: But Will Kevin Costner Return? (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    The Hollywood Reporter's feed description

    The long-awaited remaining episodes from 'Yellowstone' season 5 finally have an air date. But will Kevin Costner appear in them?

  8. Forbes

    ‘Yellowstone’ Season 5, Part 2 Release Date Finally Revealed—Will Kevin Costner Return? (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    Paramount has finally announced a release date for the final episodes of Season 5, Part 2. Here

  9. AL.com

    Kevin Costner confirms he won’t return to Yellowstone: ‘I’ll see you at the movies’ (opens AL.com)

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    AL.com's feed description

    Actor took to social media Thursday to break the news.

  10. Fox News

    Kevin Costner not returning to 'Yellowstone': 'It was something that really changed me' (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Kevin Costner announced Thursday night through Instagram that he will not return for another season of ‘Yellowstone.’ The show is anticipated to return from it's hiatus in Nov.

  11. New York Post

    Kevin Costner officially rules out ‘Yellowstone’ return: ‘I’ll see you at the movies’ (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Kevin Costner took to Instagram to let fans know that he is officially not returning to "Yellowstone" ahead of the second half of the show's 5th season.

  12. Bismarck Tribune

    Kevin Costner confirms he won’t return to ‘Yellowstone’ (opens Bismarck Tribune)

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    Bismarck Tribune's feed description

    “My whole life has been about am I gonna stand tall even in some desperate situation where it doesn’t work for me," Kevin Costner said, and he

  13. Avclub

    Kevin Costner makes his Yellowstone exit official (opens Avclub)

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    Avclub's feed description

    Yellowstone season five started in 2022, but hasn't aired its final episodes yet. They're coming November 10.

  14. Digital Trends

    Kevin Costner officially exits Yellowstone season 5: 'I won’t be returning' (opens Digital Trends)

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    Digital Trends's feed description

    John Dutton's time on television has come to an end as Kevin Costner announced he will not be returning for Yellowstone season 5.

  15. Billings Gazette

    ‘I loved it’: Kevin Costner shares bittersweet announcement on ‘Yellowstone’ finale (opens Billings Gazette)

    Published

    Billings Gazette's feed description

    On the same day the final episodes of “Yellowstone” received a release date, Kevin Costner officially confirmed that he’s not returning to Dutton Ranch.

  16. Variety

    Kevin Costner Rules Out ‘Yellowstone’ Return: ‘I Loved It and I Know You Loved It’ (opens Variety)

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    Variety's feed description

    After floating a return to 'Yellowstone' "under the right circumstances," Kevin Costner has announced he won't return for the final season.

  17. Deadline

    Kevin Costner Makes It Official: He’s Not Returning To ‘Yellowstone’ (opens Deadline)

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    Deadline's feed description

    Hours after Paramount revealed the return date for the final episodes of Yellowstone, Kevin Costner announced via social that he's not returning.

  18. The Daily Caller

    Kevin Costner Stuns Fans By Saying Goodbye To ‘Yellowstone’ (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    Kevin Costner posted a video to social media Thursday night, announcing that he will not be returning to “Yellowstone.”

  19. Forbes

    Kevin Costner Bails From ‘Yellowstone’ Following Reports Of Behind-The-Scenes Drama (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    Costner stepped back from his role in “Yellowstone” last year but had said as recently as earlier this week that he would like to return.

  20. The Guardian

    Kevin Costner announces he is leaving Yellowstone (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Actor confirms he is leaving the hit TV show which has been on hiatus since 2022 amid rumours of tension and protracted pay negotiations

  21. Insider

    Kevin Costner is leaving 'Yellowstone' before the final season is over. Here's a complete timeline of the behind-the-scenes drama. (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    Kevin Costner confirmed that he is leaving "Yellowstone," over a year after it was confirmed the show would end after season 5.

  22. The Hollywood Reporter

    Kevin Costner Confirms He Will Not Be Returning to ‘Yellowstone’: “I Just Realized That I’m Not Going to Be Able to Continue” (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

    Published

    The Hollywood Reporter's feed description

    Kevin Costner confirmed long-mooted speculation that he was done with Paramount+'s monster neo-Western drama Yellowstone.

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