Yellowstone fans uncover clues Kevin Costner is returning for season 5B

Fans of Yellowstone have pieced together hints suggesting Kevin Costner will return for season 5B.

With the release of the season's second half, viewers will sadly say goodbye to the original Dutton family.

It's disheartening that Kevin might not return as John Dutton, especially after a reported falling out with showrunner Taylor Sheridan due to scheduling conflicts.

Although Kevin's return is uncertain, avid Yellowstone watchers are optimistic based on interesting casting clues.

Viewers are certain that the clues point to Kevin reprising his role one last time.

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The buzz around Kevin’s alleged discord with Taylor has left Yellowstone fans anxious about his return as John Dutton for the concluding season.

A recent casting call on the Yellowstone Extras Casting Facebook page sought a male double matching Kevin's physical description, heightening speculation.

Additionally, a casting notice for men suited up as Secret Service or ex-military types further fueled fan theories about upcoming plot twists involving high-level government interactions.

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While these casting details don't confirm Kevin's comeback, they hint at scenes possibly involving Montana's governor.

If true, this could mean a visit from Secret Service agents or reintroduce Josh Lucas as a younger John Dutton in a restaurant setting.

Fans remain on edge, parsing every detail for hints of Kevin's involvement.

Adding to the speculation, Kevin recently expressed his eagerness to return to his role, though nothing official has been confirmed.

Scheduling conflicts have previously strained relations between Kevin and the Yellowstone team, as Taylor disclosed.

With no official confirmation of Kevin's return, many feared he might have permanently exited the series.

However, in a revealing interview with Entertainment Tonight, Kevin shared his thoughts: "I've made five seasons of it. I thought I was going to make seven (seasons), but right now we're at five. So how it works out — I hope it does — but they've got a lot of different shows going on. Maybe this will circle back to me. If it does and I feel really comfortable with it, I'd love to do it."

This comment has given fans a glimmer of hope that Kevin may yet return to the Yellowstone landscape.

Filming for the final season of Yellowstone is expected to begin in the coming weeks.