Kevin Costner Reportedly Making A Career Change After Box Office Flop

Kevin Costner is testing out new waters.

The actor is set to star in his first-ever comedy after he left his acting role on the hit TV show “Yellowstone” for a rather disappointing “Horizon,” which performed poorly at the box office.

Kevin Costner starred in “Yellowstone” as the main character, John Dutton, who saw him try to salvage his ranch from a company looking to gobble it up as part of its expansion.

Kevin Costner Will Team Up With Jake Gyllenhaal On Their New Movie

The 70-year-old reportedly inked a deal with Amazon MGM studios to star in a drama and comedy titled “Honeymoon with Harry.” 

He would reportedly be acting alongside the “Brokeback Mountain” star. Costner’s new project will be his first film after “Horizon” underwhelming performance at the box office.

The movie centers on Gyllenhaal’s character embarking on a trip with his late fiancée’s father after he loses his would-be wife days before walking down the aisle. Costner and Gyllenhaal’s movie, based on Bart Baker’s 2016 book “Honeymoon with Harry,” will be directed by Glenn Ficarra and John Requa.

Despite “Horizon” turning out the way it did, the star actor expressed his contentment with the movie’s outcome. Per The Daily Mail, Costner emphasized that the process it took to make such a masterpiece was the most important thing to him.

The Oscar Winner Is Not Softpedaling On His Career Anytime Soon

Despite walking away from the series and “Horizon” turning out how it did, the only way for Costner is up. He explained that for him, retirement has never popped into his head; he simply moves to the next big thing.

He affirmed that his imagination controls him, not by a boss who calls the shots behind the scenes. The actor is also very aware of how lucky he is, but it did not happen by chance, only by pure hard work, which is almost exclusive to him.

Costner also does not have a bucket list of how he wants his life to turn out; he shared that his eyes are always wide open for the next big thing, and his enthusiasm is on a high.

“I go through that whole idea, and you realize it’s about time. It’s a rush to get to all of them,” the TV star explained, noting that some great surprises are in the future. He also revealed his plans to dabble in writing as his career dives into a much exciting second half.

The 70-Year-Old Still Has High Hopes For The ‘Horizon’ Franchise

The star is not backing down from his positivity on “Horizon” as a franchise. Last September, The Blast noted that the actor admitted that he is used to people being initially dismissive of his works.

According to him, he is fully convinced of his talent and is sure this film will stand the test of time and leave a lasting impact. In his words:

“But they can’t be dismissive of ‘Horizon’ because now it’s out of their hands. And they might point to the finish line – well, this is what it did at the box office.”

The star continued that the movie promises enough longevity for parents to show their children decades down the line. He noted that the movie will provide a glimpse for future viewers to understand how their ancestors dealt with the past.

He added that the movie touched on several topics, including the history of migration and survival instincts adopted by ancestors.

Costner Was Dragged Into a Sexual Harassment Lawsuit

Costner was named in a sexual harassment lawsuit in May by an individual named Devyn LaBella, who claimed their encounter during a scene for “Horizon 2” left her feeling traumatized.

As reported by The Blast, LaBella explained that she was hired to stand in for actress Ella Hunt as a stunt double during physical scenes. However, things took a different turn in 2023 when Hunt refused to shoot an intimate scene with co-star Roger Ivens.

Ivens was slated to mount Hunt while violently tugging at her shirt; a directive Hunt refused, prompting Costner to allegedly instruct LaBella to stand in for Hunt.

The stunt expert claimed that Costner failed to prepare her for the task ahead adequately, refused to seek her consent, and failed to install appropriate measures in place for the performance.

LaBella claimed the development brought her shame and humiliation, making her feel a lack of control. Upon her return to the set after taking some time to cool off, she was practically ostracized and asked to stay in the trailer throughout.

Kevin Costner’s Attorney Slammed Devyn LaBella’s Harassment Story

Costner’s lawyer came through with the disclaimer, adding that the extra layer of evidence she reportedly provided to back up her allegations was not convincing enough. He stressed that her alleged rape situation did not play out the way she had presented it.

According to the attorney, LaBella was rehearsing for an Insert Shot for a scripted scene with zero intimacy involved. “There was tugging on a dress while she was fully clothed in a dress with long bloomers lying down next to a male actor,” the lawyer emphasized. 

The legal rep noted that several witnesses had text messages and proof that LaBella’s experience was seamless on set. Instead, the stunt expert was filled with gratitude towards the movie’s supervisor for granting the opportunity to learn and appear in the project.