Kevin Costner Circling Invoice Clinton Function In First Collection Since Yellowstone Exit

Kevin Costner is in talks to play former U.S. President Invoice Clinton in an upcoming tv sequence. After Kevin Costner left Yellowstone, this new sequence would mark his first tv look for the reason that exit, aside from the Kevin Costner Presents: The First Christmas particular scheduled for December 9.

In accordance with Deadline, the upcoming sequence that may characteristic Costner taking part in Clinton is known as United. It’s in early growth and being made in collaboration with the United Nations. The story is supposed to be an ongoing exploration of the brave sacrifices the U.N. makes throughout the globe.

Costner and Leonardo DiCaprio wish to produce whereas Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 and Peacemaker star Chukwudi Iwuji is in talks to play UN Secretary Basic Kofi Annan. Manufacturing is predicted to start in 2026, with capturing happening in Atlanta and Spain. Appian Method, Onward Studios, and Prime Focus DNEG will produce the present.

Whereas any particular plot particulars are beneath wraps, the roles of Clinton, Annan, and the UN level to it revolving across the 1999 East Timorese disaster. This concerned pro-Indonesia militant teams attacking civilians after the vast majority of East Timor’s residents voted for independence from Indonesia, and a minimum of 1,400 residents have been killed. The UN, President Clinton and his administration, and different world powers stepped in to assist deescalate the disaster.

There are a variety of Kevin Costner films and exhibits, however the prolific actor has by no means performed a U.S. president earlier than. He was provided the position of President James Marshall in Air Pressure One however turned it down because the film conflicted with filming for The Postman.

United wouldn’t be the primary time that Costner has performed a real-life determine, although. He performed Eliot Ness, an American Prohibition agent in The Untouchables, District Legal professional Jim Garrison investigating President John F. Kennedy’s demise in JFK, and lawman Wyatt Earp in a film of the identical identify.

The information of Costner taking part in Clinton additionally comes as uncertainty continues round his Horizon film franchise. The primary installment was a big field workplace disappointment. Critiques for Horizon: Chapter 2 have been lackluster after debuting on the Venice Movie Competition, and the sequel was pulled from the August 2024 theatrical launch calendar.

No matter what occurs with the Horizon movies, although, United might turn out to be the subsequent main tv position for Kevin Costner within the post-Yellowstone stage of his profession.