Luke Grimes Reveals Shocking Exit of Kevin Costner

Luke Grimes, who portrays Kayce Dutton in the popular series, expressed surprise regarding Kevin Costner's unexpected departure from the show. The final episodes of season five are set to be released on November 10 on Paramount+. Grimes admitted that while the cast anticipated the possibility of continuing without Costner's character, John Dutton, they were blindsided by the specific circumstances of his exit. He also expressed disappointment about not being informed in advance about Costner's absence. Grimes felt that a more thoughtful farewell could have been scripted had the cast known, allowing for a better emotional closure. Meanwhile, Costner acknowledged the online discussions about his exit and expressed dissatisfaction with the level of support from the production team. As the audience awaits the release of these final episodes, the absence of one of the show's foundational characters has left fans and the cast grappling with the impact of this significant change.