Kevin Costner Was First Pick For Tom Hanks’ Apollo 13 Role

Kevin Costner was initially considered for a famous Tom Hanks role, but it appears he turned it down. Costner starred in several big movies in the 1990s, including his Best Picture-winning Dances With Wolves, The Bodyguard, and Tin Cup. However, he could have been the lead in a movie that many now consider a classic – Apollo 13.

The Hollywood Reporter recently published an oral history from the stars, crew, and others involved in the making of Apollo 13, which celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2025 and is being re-released in movie theaters from September 19-25. The 1995 movie retold the heroic effort to save the crew of Apollo 13 after they…