In a world where celebrity tit-for-tats often grace the headlines, what do you make of the latest tinsel town tussle that has everyone talking? Tinseltown’s very own Kevin Costner seems to have gone into war mode when it comes to the relentless questioning about his exit from Yellowstone & his creative differences with the show’s co-creator, Taylor Sheridan.
With reports of a feud fueled by scheduling conflicts, the past few months have seen these two titans make headlines that rival the drama of their on-screen universe. Yet, amid the speculations of eagle-sized egos colliding on set and despite Gayle King’s pressing during a CBS interview, Costner remained the stalwart sentinel of his own narrative.
Instead of engaging in a game of “whose ego is bigger”, he expressed an undying loyalty to Yellowstone and teased the possibility of his return.
Yellowstone: Kevin Costner’s Frustration with Questions About Taylor Sheridan
Kevin Costner is known for being a man of many talents—he can act, direct, and even ride horses like a true cowboy. But one thing he can’t seem to escape is the relentless questioning about his departure from Yellowstone and his relationship with co-creator Taylor Sheridan.
It seems like in every interview he does, someone is always trying to get the inside scoop on what really went down between him and Sheridan. And let’s just say, Costner is not here for it.
For instance, in an interview with CBS This Morning host Gayle King, Costner made it clear that he was not there to spill the tea on his alleged beef with Sheridan. When King tried to insinuate that the tension was due to a “big egos” competition, Costner shut it down quicker than you can say, “Cowboy up!”
To quote King’s question:
People say this about the two of you — both big egos, both very powerful, both at the top of their game, and that right now, maybe, the two of you are playing a game of whose is bigger … do you see it that way? Whose is bigger, Kevin?
The Oscar-winning actor, 69, however, was quick to draw a line in the sand, saying:
Before anybody, it was Taylor and myself. The truth never changes; that love was very strong.
Costner’s response was a reminder that while the media may seek drama, he wasn’t about to indulge in public dissection of personal & professional matters.
Kevin Costner’s Positive Outlook on Yellowstone Amidst Tensions
Despite the tension, Kevin Costner’s sentiments towards Yellowstone and Taylor Sheridan seem to be far from acrimonious. In the same conversation with Gayle King, The Untouchables star expressed his enduring affection for the show and left the door open for a possible return:
The idea of going back … I would do that in a second if I felt it was something I could do or wanted to do. I would make it fit. Nothing changes there. There’s no games with me. There’s just the way you choose to live your life.
His words hinted at a willingness to mend fences, provided the circumstances were right. But Gayle wasn’t ready to let it go; she continued to push Costner on the matter, even going as far as to say that his current characterization wasn’t exactly “flattering”. To which Costner simply replied:
I’m not here for a therapy session, Gayle.
It seems like Costner is just trying to keep the peace and focus on his upcoming projects. And hey, if he ever decides to saddle back up for Yellowstone, we are sure fans will be thrilled to see him back in action.
After all, as the saying goes, “There’s no use crying over spilled milk”, and in this case, the spilled milk just happens to be a juicy feud between two Hollywood heavyweights.
Yellowstone Season 5’s second part will be available on November 10, 2024.
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