Kevin Costner’s character arc on Yellowstone just took a major turn, and the actor has plenty to say about it. Here’s what he revealed about his departure and his surprising reaction to John Dutton’s fate.

Fans had a lot to say about the 'Yellowstone' season 5B premiere, which contained a major reveal surrounding the fate of Kevin Costner's character John Dutton

Kevin Costner said that he didn't quit "Yellowstone," and departed due to scheduling. He hasn't yet seen John Dutton's write-off on the show.

“Yellowstone” follows the Dutton family, owners of the largest ranch in Montana, including patriarch John (Costner), who had become the Governor of Montana before his death, and his adult children, quiet Kayce (Luke Grimes), villainous Jamie (Wes Bentley), headstrong Beth (Kelly Reilly) and Beth’s cowboy husband, Rip Wheeler (Cole Hauser).

Yes, it appears that John Dutton really is dead. At the start of the ninth episode, John Dutton is found dead in the bathroom of the Montana governor’s mansion, with a gunshot wound to the head. As Kevin Costner’s face wasn't shown directly, fans not wanting to believe he could be dead thought this could be a misdirection.

The success of Yellowstone has not only made waves in the world of television but has also influenced fashion trends, sparking a renewed interest in rugged, Western-inspired style. The characters’ iconic wardrobes are as compelling as the story itself,

The actor confirmed he was leaving the Paramount Network show after reports surfaced about behind-the-scenes conflict