The ego-driven clash at the heart of all the Yellowstone drama

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"Yellowstone" fans were treated to a PaleyFest panel featuring the cast and creator of the hit drama series.

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Kevin Costner, who stars as John Dutton, confirmed that he will be returning for the upcoming fifth season.

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Costner also teased that the new season will be "very strong" and "full of surprises."

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Creator Taylor Sheridan revealed that the new season will explore more of the Dutton family's backstory.

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Sheridan also hinted at new characters being introduced and the show diving deeper into the world of politics.

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Kelly Reilly, who plays Beth Dutton, discussed the challenges of portraying such a complex and damaged character.

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