## Kevin Costner's Potential Involvement
John Dutton, played by Kevin Costner, is dead in the Yellowstone universe. Despite his character's fate, the prospect of Costner returning for flashback sequences in "Y: Marshals," the CBS Kayce Dutton spinoff, remains a topic of discussion. Costner and Taylor Sheridan, the Yellowstone creator, previously had a difficult working relationship during the production of the show's fifth season, which, along with Costner’s scheduling conflicts for "Horizon," contributed to his departure from the series. Although Taylor Sheridan is only listed as an executive producer for "Y: Marshals," a new creative team is leading the project, opening the door to potential cameo appearances or use of archival footage through flashbacks.
## About "Y: Marshals"
The series "Y: Marshals" debuts March 1 on CBS. The story follows Kayce Dutton (portrayed by Luke Grimes) as he joins a team of U.S. Marshals, blending his background as a cowboy and Navy SEAL to tackle crime in Montana. Several "Yellowstone" cast members, including Brecken Merrill (Tate Dutton), Gil Birmingham (Thomas Rainwater), and Mo Brings Plenty (Mo), are confirmed to reprise their roles. With the new focus on law enforcement and the creative shift from Sheridan to showrunner Spencer Hudnut, the show has greater flexibility in incorporating legacy characters via existing Yellowstone footage.
## Spinoffs and Future Appearances
Beyond "Y: Marshals," the Yellowstone universe continues to expand. Other spinoffs, such as a possible Beth and Rip series, are rumored to keep the core narrative worlds connected. Costner reportedly expressed interest in making a cameo for Yellowstone’s final season, though that never materialized, possibly setting a precedent for how his likeness or character might be used in the future. Since the new CBS spinoff is produced by the same studio and distributed within the Paramount Global network, there is technical capacity to reuse past footage and integrate John Dutton in the storylines as needed.
> “Y: Marshals, premiering March 1 on CBS, follows Kayce Dutton (Luke Grimes) as he joins a U.S. Marshals unit, with several Yellowstone characters confirmed to reprise their roles and potential for more crossovers.”
> "Costner's return as John Dutton in the Yellowstone spinoff Y: Marshals is uncertain due to his character’s death, past scheduling conflicts, and a reported rift with creator Taylor Sheridan, though flashback appearances remain possible.”
## Author's Summary
Kevin Costner’s direct participation in "Y: Marshals" is unlikely due to creative and scheduling barriers, but flashbacks or archival footage could allow John Dutton's presence in the spinoff.
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KTEN — 2025-11-27