In response to fan backlash over the unexpected exit of John Dutton in Yellowstone Season 5, actor Kevin Costner discusses the controversial plot twist, his proposed endings, and the impact of audience feedback on the show.

Kevin Costner has left “Yellowstone,” and some viewers are not happy about it. The actor, who played the patriarch John Dutton on the hit series, addressed some backlash over his character’s exit. “Fans have a voice in things and they choose to follow stuff,” Costner told E! over the weekend.

Kevin Costner addressed the fan backlash surrounding his “Yellowstone” character’s death in an exclusive interview with E! News at the 2024 Governors Awards in Los Angeles Nov. 17.