Kevin Costner's return to Yellowstone seems unlikely

Paramount is moving on after an alleged feud between Yellowstone's Kevin Costner and series creator Taylor Sheridan.

Star will not return after the season five finale. Now, new information about Paramount's plans to end the series has only raised more unanswered questions.

The Hollywood Reporter has revealed that the final episodes of Yellowstone season five will premiere in November 2024. It was soon followed by two spin-offs,

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While it's great that the rest of season five is finally on the calendar, the news doesn't indicate whether Costner will return to say goodbye to the Dutton family patriarch.

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According to new information from Hollywood insider Matthew Bellini, Costner may not appear at all. From my understanding, as of now, they won't be in those episodes

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Costner began speaking publicly about his own tenure on the show during his divorce proceedings last September.

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Costner told Deadline that we have discussed it, further stating that he had already been paid for the fifth season.

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Taylor Sheridan currently has plans for a second season of 1923, a spin-off centered on the 6666 Ranch, and a new sequel series.

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