Kevin Costner returning with ‘extraordinary’ new TV program after controversial Yellowstone exit

Kevin Costner will mark his return to TV with a new documentary that follows the “extraordinary” journey of Mary and Joseph before the birth of Jesus Christ. The Yellowstone actor will host the one-off episode, as part of ABC’s Christmas scheduling, that will see him “exploring the extraordinary journey of Mary and Joseph as they navigate the hardships, trials and triumphs surrounding Jesus Christ’s birth, offering an inspiring way to experience the true meaning of Christmas”. The two-hour-long program will air on Tuesday, December 9, 8/7c

Kevin grew up in the Baptist faith and intentionally included scripture in his 2024 movie series Horizon, sharing that “faith is what guided people out there to the unknown”. Horizon: An American Saga is set in 1859 and follows several families as they discover “the lure of the Old West as they settle in territories from Wyoming to Kansas. Meanwhile, a gruff cowboy soon finds himself on the run with a prostitute and a young boy after killing a fellow gunman”