Taylor Sheridan is co creator and writer for Yellowstone and 1883 and has deliberately tried to keep politics out of his shows, though he’s known as a centrist. From what I’ve read, he regards those audiences too intelligent to have politics shoved down their throats. He snuck Tom Hanks in an episode of 1883 just because he could. I was like... “wtf is that Tom Hanks?” But it was like he did it to show he doesn’t care about ideologies, he cares about good acting and filling the parts with the best possible representations of the characters. Seems like Costner plays a good John Dutton.

From what I’ve read about Costner- he’s been a Dem for a long time. But here’s the thing- I don’t care because I like the series and also thought 1883 was pretty amazing. If anything, they lean toward the conservative side. I’ve just never bought into cancel culture at all. If something offends me, I won’t buy it or watch it but this is America. Are we going to encourage independence, or not? Costner has been in a few good movies. I loved Dances with Wolves-one of my all-time favs. Field of Dreams? Wyatt Earp? The Untouchables? Yas! He’s had some dogs. He’s executive producer of Yellowstone. It’s still ok. Don’t hyperventilate. He feels entitled to wear a shirt that broadcasts his personal stupidity and weakness- that is fine. I’ll wear my “Lets Go Brandon” shirt. I feel like I’d still probably want to have a beer with him if I had the opportunity. My grandma is a bleeding heart, totally frustrating, lifelong Dem but I still believe she’s an amazing (albeit brainwashed by CNN) woman. I just don’t think things have to be black and white.

Also to add- I am almost 100% sure this is a photoshopped pic.