Yellowstone's Final Season Faces Challenges Without Kevin Costner

Kevin Costner is absent from the new episodes of 'Yellowstone' Season 5 due to scheduling conflicts with his self-funded film project 'Horizon.' Costner claims that when he was available to film, the scripts were not ready, leading to missed opportunities. Tensions between Costner and 'Yellowstone' creator Taylor Sheridan have been reported, with disputes over filming schedules and script control. Despite appearing in trailers, it's unclear if Costner's scenes are new or reused footage. The future of 'Yellowstone' remains uncertain, with discussions of a revamped Season 6.