You can lead a horse to water, but if you give it too many carrots, it might just decide to become a vegan. That’s exactly what happens when you urge your team to embrace a new strategy or a decision, only to find them stuck in their old habits like a stubborn mule. This is the conundrum Taylor Sheridan seems to find himself in, thanks to Kevin Costner’s abrupt exit from Yellowstone.

A new report hints that the Yellowstone cast is now a house divided because of Costner’s exit decision. While Season 5 Part 2 is firmly on the way, it seems the cast is feeling the chaos, and there’s some division brewing among them.

Yellowstone Cast Faces a Storm After Kevin Costner’s Exit

The second part of season 5 of Yellowstone is set to finish up the dramatic saga of the Dutton family—a tale filled with wealth, murder, and family drama—by this year’s end. But as the final season wraps, whispers of a new chapter are already making the rounds. August 2024 saw the rumor mill churning with news of Yellowstone Season 6, which Deadline confirmed will keep Kelly Reilly and Cole Hauser in the saddle for another round of Beth and Rip’s escapades.

As the old saying goes, “When the going gets tough, the tough get going”. And it appears the Yellowstone cast is discovering just how tough things can get after Kevin Costner’s sudden deviation. The latest report suggests that not everything is coming up roses behind the scenes of the hit Taylor Sheridan series.

Despite the Season 5 finale and the possible green light for Season 6, tensions are apparently running high among the cast. According to an insider cited by Life & Style Magazine, the drama isn’t limited to the screen. Some members are lamenting Costner’s exit as a colossal blunder, while others are rubbing their hands together, eager to seize the spotlight:

Some are crying over spilled milk, lamenting what they see as a huge blunder, while others are rubbing their hands together, thrilled at the chance to hog the spotlight.

Yellowstone: What’s Next for Taylor Sheridan’s Series

For now, this inside scoop remains a grain of salt, as Taylor Sheridan and the Yellowstone crew haven’t spilled the beans beyond preliminary comments on the series. With Kevin Costner officially bowing out, the question on everyone’s lips is: will the show be able to keep its saddle, or is it all going up in smoke?

The actor himself has made it crystal clear he won’t be returning. In a heartfelt X post, he conveyed a deep sense of nostalgia and regret, recognizing the profound bond he has with both the Yellowstone series and its fans. Despite his heartfelt attachment to the show and its characters, he revealed that he won’t be part of its future.

Behind the scenes, the cast seems to be in a state of disarray and confusion. An insider revealed (via Life & Style Magazine):

With Costner out of the picture, the cast is reportedly grappling with their new roles and responsibilities, and things have become as tangled as a ball of yarn. New Yellowstone episodes are slated to hit the screens on November 10, 2024, so the show will continue to roll on, at least for now.