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Kevin Costner and Wes Bentley's On-Set Altercation Shuts Down Filming

10/8/2025

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Kevin Costner and Wes Bentley reportedly had a physical altercation on the Yellowstone set, prompting a temporary halt.
It happened during a scene in which Costner urged Bentley to deviate from Taylor Sheridan's script.
Bentley’s representative described the incident as a resolved work-related argument.
Costner left Season 5 before filming the second half due to Horizon scheduling.

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Story summary

Kevin Costner and Wes Bentley reportedly had a physical altercation on the Yellowstone set, prompting a temporary halt.
It happened during a scene in which Costner urged Bentley to deviate from Taylor Sheridan's script.
Bentley’s representative described the incident as a resolved work-related argument.
Costner left Season 5 before filming the second half due to Horizon scheduling.