“Kevin Costner Admits He Was ‘Scared as Hell’ at ‘Yellowstone’ First Table Read”
Although Kevin Costner has long since departed Yellowstone, his influence continues to resonate deeply with the cast as the show wraps up its fifth season.
Denim Richards, who portrayed Colby, recently shared a memorable moment from the show’s early days during a table read. He recalled the first time the cast gathered, and Costner’s unexpected entrance.
“When everyone was settling in for the table read, [Kevin Costner] walked in. He was such a commanding presence, but incredibly humble,” Richards said. “As we were about to break and head outside, Kevin looked around and said, ‘I don’t know about you guys, but I’m scared as hell. So let’s come together the best we can, make this happen, and support each other.'”
Richards added, “You could just feel the stress lift from the room. It was really something special.” He reflected on Costner’s impact, saying, “Here’s this Oscar-winning legend, and whether or not he was genuinely scared, who knows. But his words gave everyone a sense of confidence, and it broke down any sense of hierarchy.”
Costner starred as John Dutton, the tough patriarch of the Dutton family, for the first five and a half seasons of Yellowstone. His character was killed off in the second half of Season 5, following Costner’s departure from the show due to scheduling conflicts and issues related to his film project Horizon: An American Saga.
While Season 5 was originally planned as the series finale, rumors of a spinoff featuring Kelly Reilly’s Beth Dutton and her husband Rip Wheeler have been circulating. Cole Hauser, who plays Rip, shared his gratitude for the show’s lasting impact, saying, “It’s been incredible to see the reaction to the show over the last couple of weeks, and how much it’s meant to people.”
Though Hauser didn’t reveal any specifics about future spinoffs or the direction of Yellowstone, he remained optimistic, saying, “We’ll see what happens in the next year or so. Hopefully, we can continue to entertain audiences and bring them into our world like we’ve been doing for the last seven years.” He added, “America has spoken. People still love the show. Every Sunday, families gather to watch it together. We take them on a journey out of their living rooms and into the heart of Montana, and I think that’s what resonates.”
