Despite being able to continue after he left, Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone ending proves that Kevin Costner still has the last laugh. Playing the Dutton family patriarch, John III, the veteran actor was at the forefront of the Neo-Western hit on Paramount+. Yellowstone is technically an ensemble, with compelling stories for Beth, Kayce, and Jamie, as well as the rest of the ranch. However, it was clear from the get-go that Costner was going to be its face, which made sense, considering his star power. That was until he left the project following a lengthy hiatus.

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