Love him or loathe him, Jamie Dutton had the world glued to their screens throughout the film Yellowstone‘s mid-season premiere.

But playing the troubled son takes its toll, actor Wes Bentley admitted this week.

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Speak with NewsweekBentley, 46, explained that playing Jamie changed him in ways he didn’t expect.

And it all started from the “depths” of season 2. 

“It was already starting to get quite disturbing, and I had never worked on one character for so long,” Bentley told the publication. 

“Even at that moment, I could see him bleeding into my life a little bit. His fears, his emptiness and his loneliness.

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“It all started to infiltrate and I think the longevity of a job like that gets to you. I tried to keep Jamie out of my normal life but it’s hard after so many seasons.

His character Jamie has experienced many dark moments over the past five seasons, caught in a family war ruled by shocking twists and painful lessons.

The final installment of the series, with the sudden loss of family patriarch John Dutton (Kevin Costner), is no exception.

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After declaring war on his own sister Beth in a plot to depose his father, the governor of Montana, Jamie is now suspected of having something to do with his father’s untimely death.

“Every interaction I ever have with (Jamie) is cathartic and also quite depressing,” Bentley admitted.

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On that note, Jamie was happy to say goodbye to his character in some capacity.

For now, fans will be on the edge of their seats as they get to know Jamie’s role Yellowstone‘s long-awaited ending. Don’t miss episode 10 tonight!

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