Yellow stoneIt is Luke Grimes shares how much of an impact the main star’s exit had Kevin Costner had on the remaining cast.

Grimes, 40, said Costner’s departure after nearly eight years “definitely felt different” and had a sense of “finality” in a context interview with People published on Thursday, November 7.

“If he didn’t come back, it was like, ‘Okay, we’re going to have to land this plane now for real,'” Grimes said. “I think the departure of the patriarch was always going to be part of the story. That’s always where it was headed, what are these kids doing? What does this family do when their stone disappears?

Grimes also admitted his absence was very visible when the remaining cast filmed the final installment of the series.

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“He’s got a great presence, man, he’s an icon,” Grimes said. “So not having him there to prepare was a little different. But as always, we are one big family now. It was just as special and I hope the fans can connect with the story just as much…I think they will.

Paramount Network announced in May 2023 that Yellow stone would end with Season 5B, which begins Friday, November 10 after being delayed by the dual WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes.

Moving to social media, Costner confirmed in June 2023 that he would not return to the series.

“I just want to reach out and let you know that after this long year and a half of working on Horizon and doing whatever it takes, and thinking about Yellow stonethis beloved series that I love and I know you love,” Costner, 69, said in a video shared via X.

He continued: “I just realized that I won’t be able to continue season 5B or in the future. It’s something that really changed me. I loved it. And I know you loved it. I just wanted to let you know that I won’t be coming back. I love the relationship we’ve been able to develop and I’ll see you in the movies.

Costner further shared his views on his decision to leave the long-running series that same month in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter.

“It wasn’t difficult,” he said. “It was a necessary decision to say, ‘Hey, OK, I don’t really want to talk about this anymore.’ It’s time to move on.

The actor added: “I gave this thing five seasons. I was really happy to do it. And I don’t need drama. So let’s take the drama out of it, let’s take the guesswork out of it. The fans have been way too good to me. And my duty is to continue to create things that matter to them. »