Kevin Costner Sues Taylor Sheridan for Walking Away from ‘Yellowstone’ Deal

Kevin Costner denies that he wanted to leave “Yellowstone”.

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He says he negotiated to return for three more seasons of the Paramount series.

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He blames Taylor Sheridan, the creator, for walking away from the deal over creative issues.

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He plans to sue Sheridan for the failed negotiations.

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He was offered $24 million for seasons six and seven if they were approved.

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A previous report said that Costner wanted to film only one week for the second half of season five.

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The report said that Costner wanted to focus on directing his own film “Horizon: An American West”.

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Season five of “Yellowstone” will be the last one.

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