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Kevin Costner was one of the leading actors in the 1980s-90s however things didn’t work out due to intense competition with the actor soon got out of the track. However, there was another aspect that affected his reputation in the industry- his ridiculous demands. Back in 1995, he co-produced and starred inWaterworldwhich was the most expensive film ever made at the time. However, it was also the project that kickstarted his Hollywood downfall since it brought his reported nature in front of the world.
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Based on Peter Rader’s original 1986 screenplay which was shelved until 1989, this movie faced a series of budget and production setbacks. But it was Costner who became the center of attention due to his bizarre demands.
Kevin Costner’s Ridiculous Demands inWaterworld
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While the sky-high budget ofKevin Costner‘s 1995 film,Waterworldwas quite a hassle at the time, his ridiculous demands added more issues to the set. As per theLos Angeles Times,theYellowstoneactor traveled in a“luxury motorboat”that Universal Studios leased for him. Not only that, but he also had access to a“$1800-a-day oceanfront villa”which included a butler and a private pool.
While this sounds like a lavish expense, his demands reportedly went way off in the post-production process.Newsweekreported that he demanded the special effects department to add“computer-generated hair”to hide his balding pate.
All these ridiculous demands not only took a toll on the film’s overall budget but also put a question on his personality that resurfaced years later.
Kevin Costner’sYellowstoneFate is Linked to His Personality!
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After a series of reports, Costner who plays the role of John Dutton in the show is having scheduling conflicts which further delayed the show. The key factor involves his active involvement in the production of his movie,Horizon: An American Saga,thus confirming his exit.
Many speculations were reported about his alleged feud with series co-creator, Taylor Sheridan which delayed the filming of Season 5 Part 2.
Whispers were swirling around about his scheduling conflicts as he was willing to film scenes for only one week forYellowstone.However, Costner’s attorney, Marty Singer clapped back at the rumors calling it“an absolute lie.”
TheJFKstar further revealed toPEOPLEthat he altered his schedule to film the first half of Season 5 and was willing to be back for the sixth season. However, negotiations and creative issues made differences.
“I couldn’t help them any more. We tried to negotiate, they offered me less money than previous seasons, there were issues with the creative…”
Paramount has officially announced the end of the Kevin Costner-led series after five seasons with two new spin-offs that will expand the franchise.
Meanwhile,Yellowstoneis now streaming on Peacock Premium.
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Priya Sharma, Senior Content Writer and Social Media Manager at FandomWire and Animated Times. Having graduated in Journalism and Mass Communication, she possesses extensive expertise in crafting engaging and informative content. She has written over 2000 articles across Animated Times and FandomWire on pop culture, showing her dedication to delivering diverse and trending content to readers across the world. Apart from pop culture, she is quite enthusiastic about the Hallyu culture and is exploring the world of anime, expanding the horizons of her knowledge.
