00:00Kevin Costner has confirmed that he won't be returning to Yellowstone.
00:03The actor shared the news in a video that he posted to social media Thursday.
00:08I just realized that I'm not going to be able to continue season 5B or into the future.
00:14He said the realization came after working on his western film series,
00:17Horizon, an American saga for the last year and a half.
00:20Costner went on to say this about working on Yellowstone.
00:23It was something that really changed me.
00:26I loved it and I know you loved it.
00:28And I just wanted to let you know that I won't be returning.
00:32He also shared this message with his fans.
00:35I love the relationship we've been able to develop and I'll see you at the movies.
00:39This news comes as Horizon, an American saga, chapter 1 hits theaters on June 28th.
00:44Chapter 2 follows quickly, opening in theaters August 16th.
00:48As for Yellowstone, the second half of season 5 will debut November 10th.
00:52There remained lingering hopes that Costner would return as John Dutton,
00:54although it was extremely unlikely that he would be featured in season 5
00:58as those episodes are already filming and Costner has been busy with Horizon.
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