Kevin Costner breaks silence on being kept in dark over ‘Yellowstone’ character’s tragic death

Kevin Costner has spoken candidly about the unexpected death of his character, John Dutton, in Yellowstone. During the premiere of Season 5, Part 2, viewers learned of John’s death, initially framed as a suicide after a gunshot wound in the Montana governor’s mansion. However, lingering ambiguity surrounded the circumstances, leaving fans questioning the true nature of the event.

Costner admitted on SiriusXM’s The Michael Smerconish Program that he learned of his character’s fate simultaneously with fans. He noted, “I didn’t know it was actually airing last night,” and revealed that while he had heard it was portrayed as a suicide, he had not watched the episode. He also clarified rumors about his departure, explaining that scheduling conflicts between Yellowstone and his new film project, Horizon, contributed to his exit. Despite attempts to accommodate both projects, logistical challenges made it untenable.

Fans and critics have voiced mixed reactions to John Dutton’s storyline conclusion, with many lamenting the abruptness of his departure and speculating about potential unresolved twists