Even Kevin Costner refuses to believe what Taylor Sheridan did to John Dutton in Yellowstone

Kevin Costner may still be shaking his head over Taylor Sheridan’s plot twist starring John Dutton Yellowstone. The rugged Montana rancher Costner brought to life has seen crazy fights, family betrayals, and now an unexpected fate that no one, including Costner himself, saw coming!

Sheridan didn’t hold back with Dutton’s storyline. Costner, who led the hit series with grit and cowboy charm, was as stunned as fans by Sheridan’s stunning choice. And when Kevin Costner questions it, you know it’s big.

Kevin Costner suggests John Dutton’s death could be ‘a red herring’

Kevin Costner in Yellowstone | Credit: Paramount Photos

“Maybe it’s a diversion.” Kevin Costner teased after discovering his shocking fate Yellowstone character, John Dutton. On The Michael Smerconish Program on SiriusXM, Costner said he didn’t learn about Dutton’s death until the morning after the episode aired, which surprised him (and the audience).

Kevin Costner Responds to John Dutton's 'Yellowstone' Broadcast

The episode in question showed Dutton’s unexpected death, first labeled a suicide but later revealed to be a murder plot orchestrated by lawyer Sarah Atwood (played by Dawn Olivieri) and Jamie Dutton, played by Wes Bentley. Costner admitted with a laugh:

I didn’t know it actually aired last night… I mean, I’ve seen ads with my whole face on and I’m like, ‘Gosh, I’m not in that.’ I’m not there this season.

However, Costner hasn’t seen the episode yet. Still, he couldn’t help wondering if that was the case Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan pulled a quick one. He continued,

I haven’t seen it. I heard it’s suicide. That doesn’t make me want to rush out and check it out… They’re pretty smart people. Maybe it’s a red herring.

It seems even Kevin Costner was blinded by the creator’s choice. With Sheridan’s talent for surprises, could this really be the end of John Dutton? Costner’s skepticism may keep fans guessing, fueling theories about the future Yellowstone.

Kevin Costner celebrates in NYC after shocking Yellowstone Exit

Kevin Costner as John Dutton in Yellowstone | Credit: Paramount Photos

Kevin Costner was spotted in New York City just a day after his character’s shocking death in Yellowstone. The actor cheerfully attended a Meet & Greet hosted by DuJour Media’s Jason Binn, where he was photographed laughing with athlete Rainy Castaneda. Costner looked effortlessly stylish in a navy turtleneck and black glasses, while Castaneda stunned in a black maxi dress.

This event came immediately afterwards Yellowstone The Season 5B premiere, which saw Costner’s character, John Dutton, meet a dramatic and unexpected ending. Although the death was initially thought to be a suicide, it was later revealed to have been a hit orchestrated by Dutton’s son Jamie.

Although his departure shocked fans, Kevin Costner clarified that the schedule conflicts with his new project. Horizon: an American sagainfluenced his departure.

Yellowstone is available to watch on Peacock and Apple TV.