Author's Summary
Kevin Costner and Josh Lucas, both portraying John Dutton on Yellowstone, were intentionally kept apart on set to preserve the character's essence without Lucas mimicking Costner, as directed by creator Taylor Sheridan. (148 characters)
Key Facts
- Actors Kevin Costner and Josh Lucas played the same character, John Dutton, on the popular TV series Yellowstone but never met or shared set time.
- Creator Taylor Sheridan approached Lucas for the role before the pilot episode and planned key locations and story arcs in advance.
- Costner wrapped up his involvement by Season 5, Part 2 in 2023, with his exit foreshadowed in the show's narrative.
Reason for Separation
They stayed separate deliberately to avoid Lucas doing a Costner impression and to capture the character's core spirit across ages.
"Luckily, he’s not there when I’m shooting.... That’s what we talked about." – Josh Lucas in 2021 Collider interview
"These men don’t necessarily need to look alike. They need to have the essence of each other." – Josh Lucas to Deadline
No bad blood existed; the choice was practical for maintaining character integrity.
More News
- D Cal Foote signs AHL contract with Chicago Wolves
- Cal Foote: Secures minor-league contract
- Cal Poly’s Jeffrey Armstrong Becomes Highest-Paid CSU President After 20% Raise
- Junior Team Canada scandal: Cal Foote gets a job in the AHL
- Joan Templeman, wife of billionaire Richard Branson, dies aged 80
- I'm A Celebrity fans in hysterics as Angry Ginge loses his head in trial against Aitch
- Cal Foote signe un contrat dans la Ligue américaine
- Canadian air passenger traffic to U.S. down for 9th ...
- India, Canada to act swiftly on trade deal; Canadian FM Anita Anand highlights new approach amid US tensions
- Anthony Ashford Obituary (2025)