The legendary actor Kevin Costner is known for playing John Dutton, the tough-as-nails patriarch of the Dutton family, in Yellowstone. But as the latest episode of the series aired, it seemed Dutton met an unexpected, mysterious end. And Costner’s reaction? Priceless.
In the first episode of Season 5’s second half, Yellowstone fans around the world were in for a shock. After a fatal gunshot wound in the bathroom of the Montana governor’s mansion, John Dutton’s bloodied corpse made a chilling debut—without ever showing Costner’s face. Apparently, the actor wasn’t even on set to film the scene, leaving viewers to wonder: was Dutton’s end as sudden for Costner as it was for them?
Hours after this unexpected turn, Costner was asked about his character’s sudden demise on a radio interview with SiriusXM’s The Michael Smerconish Program. His response? Well, let’s say he wasn’t exactly in the know.
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“That’s a swear to God moment,” Costner chuckled. “I mean, I’ve been seeing ads with my face all over the place, and I’m thinking, ‘Gee, I’m not in that one.’
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In classic Costner fashion, he revealed he didn’t even know that his character’s final scene had aired! “Somebody said, ‘It played last night?’ And I said, ‘Hmm, okay,’” he laughed. “So no, I found out about it this morning actually.”
Imagine finding out your own character was killed off from fans instead of the production team! For anyone who has ever been hit by spoilers before even watching an episode, Costner’s reaction feels relatable.
As if that wasn’t enough, Costner admitted he hadn’t actually seen the episode. When asked if he’d watched it, he said, “I didn’t see it. I heard it’s a suicide. That doesn’t make me wanna rush to go see it.”
And in true Dutton spirit, he added, “They’re pretty smart people. Maybe it’s a red herring. They’re very good. They’ll figure that out.”
Who knew the off-screen drama could be as wild as the show’s storyline? Costner’s frank and funny reaction has fans wondering what exactly went on behind the scenes of Yellowstone this season. It’s almost as if John Dutton himself is looking over Costner’s shoulder, chuckling along. After all, for Costner to go out like that, it better be a swear to God moment!