Kevin Costner has confirmed that he won't be returning to 'Yellowstone.' The actor said on social media, "I just realized that I'm not going to be able to continue" and that he's focused on his Western movie series 'Horizon: An American Saga.'
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00:00Kevin Costner has confirmed that he won't be returning to Yellowstone.
00:04The actor shared the news in a video that he posted to social media Thursday.
00:08I just realized that I'm not going to be able to continue season 5B or into the future.
00:14He said the realization came after working on his western film series,
00:17Horizon An American Saga, for the last year and a half.
00:20Costner went on to say this about working on Yellowstone.
00:23It was something that really changed me. I loved it. And I know you loved it. And
00:29I just wanted to let you know that I won't be returning.
00:32He also shared this message with his fans.
00:35I love the relationship we've been able to develop. And I'll see you at the movies.
00:39This news comes as Horizon An American Saga Chapter 1 hits theaters on June 28.
00:44Chapter 2 follows quickly, opening in theaters August 16.
00:48As for Yellowstone, the second half of season 5 will debut November 10.
00:51There remained lingering hopes that Costner would return as John Dutton,
00:55although it was extremely unlikely that he would be featured in season 5 as those
00:58episodes are already filming and Costner has been busy with Horizon.
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