Kevin Costner looks irritated by Gayle King's probing questions about his controversial departure from 'Yellowstone,' refusing to delve into rumors of feuds and pay disputes.
- June 28, 2024
AceShowbiz - Kevin Costner was left visibly annoyed as Gayle King pressed him on his departure from "Yellowstone."
Appearing on "CBS Mornings", King questioned Costner about his alleged demands for more money and scheduling conflicts, which reportedly contributed to his exit from the beloved Western drama. However, Costner refused to engage in the conversation, stating, "We're not going to discuss this on the show really, honestly."
Before shutting down the topic, Costner initially indulged the host when she asked if ego was to blame for his feud with "Yellowstone" creator Taylor Sheridan. Avoiding to talk about the alleged beef, Costner responded, "The idea of going back, I would do that in a second if I felt that it was - it was something that I could do, wanted to do. I would make it fit."
When King persisted, Costner retorted, "This isn't therapy, Gayle." But the host insisted she's "a good therapist," prompting the actor to double down on his remarks, "I've conducted my life in a pretty straightforward way. I've never missed any obligations in my entire career, so the idea is wide open for me. It just happens to be like can I fall in love with the writing, can I fall in love with the part that wants to go forward?"
The awkward interview came after Costner took to social media to announce his official departure from "Yellowstone" and acknowledge frictions with the people running the show. In a heartfelt video, he expressed his love for the show and the character he played, John Dutton III. However, he explained that he decided not to continue due to scheduling conflicts with his upcoming film project, "Horizon: An American Saga."
Despite Costner's desire to resolve any issues, he expressed frustration that no one from "Yellowstone" had publicly defended him following his exit. He also clarified that he had initially agreed to only do a single season of the show, but was later willing to continue due to Sheridan's ability to create an ongoing series, only to face setbacks due to lack of script and subsequent production delays.
