October 14th 2024.
It has been announced that legendary Hollywood icon Kevin Costner will be taking on a new genre with his upcoming project. The 69-year-old actor will be co-writing and starring in a surfing-inspired horror film titled Headhunters. This is a major shift from his usual roles in heartwarming dramas such as Field of Dreams, Dances with Wolves, and The Bodyguard, as well as his recent TV series Yellowstone. However, Costner is not one to shy away from trying something new and challenging, and he has fully embraced the world of horror with this project.
In addition to co-writing the film, Costner will also be playing the lead role of Lazer, a washed-up American ex-pat with a mysterious past living in Bali, Indonesia. He will be joined by It Follows and The Pope's Exorcist star Daniel Zovatto, who is set to play a pivotal role in the film. The story follows Lazer's journey to pioneer the perfect wave with a group of surfers led by a local photographer named Bima. However, their adventure takes a terrifying turn when they stumble upon an uncharted island inhabited by an ancient tribe of headhunters. As they fight for survival, the once paradise-like island reveals itself to be a living nightmare.
Headhunters is currently in the pre-production stage, and an official release date has not been announced yet. The film is being produced by Scott Steindorff's production company Stone Village Films, who has described the script as one of the best he has seen in his career. Steindorff also expressed his excitement at collaborating with Costner, who he has been friends with for decades, and praised him for his depth and charisma as an actor.
While Costner is best known for his work in western films and historical epics, he has actually dabbled in horror before. In 2009, he starred in The New Daughter, a mystery-horror film about a novelist who moves into a haunted house. Despite its mixed critical reception, Costner seems to have found a new love for the horror genre and is fully committed to this new project.
Headhunters comes after the premiere of Costner's epic western Horizon: An American Saga - Part 1 at this year's Cannes Film Festival. The film, which took years to make and cost $100 million, features Costner's real-life son, Hayes, in a supporting role. However, the film did not perform well at the box office, leading to questions about the future of the remaining projects in the Horizon franchise. Despite this, Costner remains optimistic and determined to see the project through, even if it means pushing his budget over $100 million.
It's clear that Kevin Costner is not afraid to take on new challenges and push himself out of his comfort zone. With Headhunters, he is set to make a thrilling and bloody mark on the horror genre, and fans are eagerly anticipating its release. We can't wait to see what this Hollywood icon has in store for us next.
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