Kevin Costner Speaks Out About BombshellYellowstoneSeries Finale, Says He Hasn't 'Given It Any Thoughts'

Mar. 15, 2025

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Kevin Costnerisn’t giving much thought toYellowstone’s shocking series finale.Shortly after theTaylor Sheridan-led western drama aired its season finale on Dec. 16, theYellowstonealum, 69, was seen enjoying a nighttime stroll in Aspen, Colorado.Costner was fashioned in a black shirt under a black overcoat and khaki-colored pants. He accessorized his look with a matching black scarf and brown leather boots.Outside of popular western wear establishment, Kemo Sabe, the actor addressed the shocking finale, tellingThe Daily Mail, “I’m not thinking about [the episode].““I don’t think I’ve given it any thoughts, we’ll just let it go,” he added.Kevin Costner in ‘Yellowstone’.Paramount +After months of speculation, the Oscar winner confirmed that he would not be returning for the second half ofseason 5in June 2024. He announced his exit onInstagram, referring toYellowstoneas the “beloved series” he holds dear.His character, patriarch John Dutton, was eventuallykilled off in the premiere of season 5, part 2. In the series' finale, his family members vowed to avenge his murder. Dutton’s daughter Beth Dutton (Kelly Reilly) delivered on her promise — to save the landandmake those who killed her father pay.In conversation with PEOPLE, Reilly, 47, opened up about the emotional process of filming the final season and revealed that the show’s cast had the specific intent to “lay it all out there” for remaining episodes.“There were moments where we would all just look around and just appreciate the moment, the beautiful day or the situation that just happened … you would go, ‘Well, this might be the last time we get to do this.’ So there was a savoring,” she said in a November 2024 interview. “Certainly for me, and I really felt this with a lot of the cast members of wanting to lay it all out there this year.“Kelly Reilly (left) and Kevin Costner on ‘Yellowstone’.Paramount NetworkReilly continued, “It was like, ‘Let’s just give it your whole heart and give these characters and the show the ending that they deserve.’ And the fans, because people have gone on such an adventure with us.“Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.All five seasons ofYellowstonecan be streamed on Paramount+.

Kevin Costnerisn’t giving much thought toYellowstone’s shocking series finale.

Shortly after theTaylor Sheridan-led western drama aired its season finale on Dec. 16, theYellowstonealum, 69, was seen enjoying a nighttime stroll in Aspen, Colorado.

Costner was fashioned in a black shirt under a black overcoat and khaki-colored pants. He accessorized his look with a matching black scarf and brown leather boots.

Outside of popular western wear establishment, Kemo Sabe, the actor addressed the shocking finale, tellingThe Daily Mail, “I’m not thinking about [the episode].”

“I don’t think I’ve given it any thoughts, we’ll just let it go,” he added.

Kevin Costner in ‘Yellowstone’.Paramount +

Paramount +

After months of speculation, the Oscar winner confirmed that he would not be returning for the second half ofseason 5in June 2024. He announced his exit onInstagram, referring toYellowstoneas the “beloved series” he holds dear.

His character, patriarch John Dutton, was eventuallykilled off in the premiere of season 5, part 2. In the series' finale, his family members vowed to avenge his murder. Dutton’s daughter Beth Dutton (Kelly Reilly) delivered on her promise — to save the landandmake those who killed her father pay.

In conversation with PEOPLE, Reilly, 47, opened up about the emotional process of filming the final season and revealed that the show’s cast had the specific intent to “lay it all out there” for remaining episodes.

“There were moments where we would all just look around and just appreciate the moment, the beautiful day or the situation that just happened … you would go, ‘Well, this might be the last time we get to do this.’ So there was a savoring,” she said in a November 2024 interview. “Certainly for me, and I really felt this with a lot of the cast members of wanting to lay it all out there this year.”

Kelly Reilly (left) and Kevin Costner on ‘Yellowstone’.Paramount Network

Paramount Network

Reilly continued, “It was like, ‘Let’s just give it your whole heart and give these characters and the show the ending that they deserve.’ And the fans, because people have gone on such an adventure with us.”

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All five seasons ofYellowstonecan be streamed on Paramount+.

source: people.com