Famous actor admits to facing backlash after leaving popular television show.

Actor Kevin Costner has recently opened up about his unexpected departure from the hit TV series, Yellowstone. The 69-year-old has been a mainstay on the show since it first premiered in 2018, alongside co-stars Luke Grimes, Cole Hauser, and Kelly Reilly.

Fans were left eagerly awaiting the remaining episodes of the fifth and final season, following reports of behind-the-scenes drama and scheduling conflicts. Rumors began to circulate that Costner had left the show due to tensions with writer Taylor Sheridan.

In a recent interview to promote his new western franchise, Horizon: An American Saga, which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival, Costner addressed these rumors candidly. When asked about the current state of his involvement with the show, he stated, "Well, I haven't felt good about it for the last year, with the way they've talked about it... So now I'm speaking a little bit about the real truth behind it."

Costner clarified that he fulfilled all obligations outlined in his contract and even worked 43 days for the first half of the fifth season. He explained that he briefly left to work on Horizon, but always made Yellowstone his top priority. However, upon his return, he claimed that the scripts for the remaining episodes were not complete, so he went back to finish his movie. He even offered to work extra days to ensure the show was completed to satisfaction.

The actor expressed frustration over the negative rumors and backlash he received, stating, "I have taken a beating from those f**king guys and I know a lot of times where it's coming from. But if you know me well enough, you know that I made Yellowstone my first priority, and to insinuate anything else would be wrong." He also clarified that he never missed a day of work and always fulfilled his contractual obligations.

Despite the difficulties and public scrutiny, Costner remains open to returning to the show and finishing the story properly. Yellowstone follows the Dutton family on their cattle ranch in Montana and has been a huge success, with the first half of season five pulling in an impressive 17 million viewers.

In addition to Yellowstone, there have been two separate prequel spin-offs, 1883 and 1923, further expanding the world of the Dutton family. Writer Taylor Sheridan also addressed Costner's departure, stating that their last conversation involved discussing Costner's passion project and finding a schedule that would accommodate his preferred exit date.

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