The “Yellowstone” Fallout: A $24 Million Goodbye

​The rumors of a feud between Costner and creator Taylor Sheridan were confirmed during Costner’s 2023 divorce hearings. Costner revealed he was offered $24 million to stay for Seasons 5, 6, and 7.

However, negotiations collapsed due to “creative” differences and scheduling. Costner wanted to film his scenes for the second half of Season 5 in just one week to accommodate his own film, Horizon. When the studio couldn’t make it work, the “exit” turned into a legal standoff, with Costner even threatening to sue for unpaid wages.