Kevin Costner’s Yellowstone Exit Was Allegedly Preceded By An Argument With Wes Bentley That Drew ‘Line In The Sand’ And Made Things ‘Awkward’

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After rumors started circulating that Kevin Costner was leaving *Yellowstone*, and Costner himself confirmed his departure, many explanations surfaced. Most reports focused on disagreements between Costner and the show’s creator, Taylor Sheridan, as well as difficulties with filming schedules. Now, a new story claims a heated argument between Costner and Wes Bentley on set created a breaking point.

Most viewers are aware that John Dutton died in the first episode of *Yellowstone’s* final season, and Kevin Costner didn’t appear in the rest of the show. While the exact reasons for his departure remain unclear, *The Hollywood Reporter* recently published an article detailing the difficult last few years of production and the growing tensions on set, which likely contributed to the issues.

Reports surfaced detailing an incident between Kevin Costner, who plays John Dutton, and his co-star Wes Bentley (Jamie Dutton) during filming in Utah. Apparently, between takes, Costner was encouraging Bentley to improvise lines different from those written by Taylor Sheridan. Bentley refused, stating he agreed to perform Sheridan’s script, not suggestions from a fellow actor.

Apparently, that caused Costner to lunge at Bentley, as one source who was on set explained:

Kevin reacted angrily and rushed at the other person. Though they didn’t actually punch each other, they got very close, pushing and shoving until others intervened to pull them apart.

A Bentley representative also acknowledged the disagreement, describing it as a heated discussion that happened during a demanding and physically challenging scene. They stated the issues were talked through and ultimately settled. Representatives for Costner have not offered any comment on the matter.

There was a heated argument on the set of *Yellowstone* between cast members, and a witness says filming was temporarily stopped because of it. Kelly Reilly, who plays Beth Dutton, was reportedly upset and crying during the scene, which involved Kevin Costner and Cole Bentley.

The report later stated that this argument created a clear dividing line between people. According to someone who witnessed it, the atmosphere changed drastically afterward, as everyone favored Bentley, and Taylor Sheridan was deeply upset by what happened. They went on to say:

Looking back, the whole thing with Wes was a real turning point. Before that, things felt…okay. But after? Everything shifted. Everyone adored Wes, and that really stung for Taylor. It created this instant tension between Kevin and her, and honestly, it made things incredibly awkward for all of us moving forward.

Before Kevin Costner officially left the show *Horizon*, rumors circulated about disagreements with the creator of *Yellowstone*. Details of a reported phone call between them surfaced, with claims that Costner had asked for a higher salary, a lighter workload, and control over the script. However, it seems the request for script approval was immediately rejected.

I was reading *The Hollywood Reporter* and it sounds like this actor wasn’t a fan of *1883*, the *Yellowstone* prequel. Apparently, his own *Horizon* movies also factored into why he decided to leave Taylor Sheridan’s show. It’s a messy situation, but it seems like creative differences and his other projects were big parts of it.

Let me tell you, the whole situation with Kevin Costner leaving *Yellowstone* was a real saga, and honestly, the fallout is still being felt. But it looks like Costner’s moving forward with other projects, and *Yellowstone* is doing the same. Instead of continuing with him, they’re developing spin-offs featuring familiar faces like Luke Grimes, Kelly Reilly, and Cole Hauser. I’ll be keeping a close eye on how all of this plays out and will definitely share any new developments as they come.

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2025-10-08 21:42