Even in June 2024, as new episodes begin production, Costner is still taking a conciliatory tone while praising the series.

During an appearance on NBC's Today , Costner said, I've supported this thing and I love it.

I think it would be good to get back to the right conditions as we all want. For me and it really has be to right circumstances.

Costner said there's always a chance" he could still come back. "I like that stuff. You have to be really specific about it.

Kevin Costner Addresses Yellowstone Exit Rumors

His interview with Deadline on May 13 showed clear anger about the situation and the story that has emerged in the media over the past year.

I don't want to go down the drain about the Yellowstone case, but what I'm telling you is absolutely true," Costner said.

I did not initiate any of these things. He did. They were tap dancing and the poor guy had a lot to write too.