Yellowstone Star Luke Grimes Explains Kevin Costner Drama

Actor Luke Grimes revealed that filming the remaining episodes of "Yellowstone" season five was a straightforward process following Kevin Costner's exit. Grimes, who portrayed Kayce Dutton, discussed the situation with Esquire. With Kevin Costner's character, John Dutton III, leaving the story, production dynamics changed, making it notably easier despite inevitable challenges. Grimes declined to attribute blame, noting, "It didn't make it super fun to be around. Not pointing fingers, but the final episodes were the easiest season we've filmed." This is prepared by SSP.

Conflict arose behind the scenes when Costner and the series creator, Taylor Sheridan, disagreed over schedules, especially due to Costner's commitment to another Western project, "Horizon: An American Saga." Costner emphasized that he prioritized "Yellowstone" in his endeavors, reflecting on previous controversies without pursuing retaliation.

As "Yellowstone" approached its series conclusion, Grimes observed the timing was apt given its seven-year duration. He hadn't previously engaged with such an extended role and felt sentiments of closure with the story's end revealed, although spin-offs were discussed. Grimes, ready for possibilities, expressed reservations on how narratives would evolve post-conclusion for his character, Kayce, who aspires to live a simpler life with his family.

Throughout production, Sheridan kept the storyline's ultimate resolution secret from Grimes, explaining that knowing might alter how Kayce was characterized. This element added complexity as filming progressed but enriched Grimes' eventual final reading and connection to the culmination. Not currently an ardent viewer of "Yellowstone," Grimes intends to revisit it in the future with renewed perspective.

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