June 20th 2024.
It's no secret that the movie The Bodyguard was a huge hit, but what many people don't know is that there were plans for a sequel featuring none other than Princess Diana. Kevin Costner, who starred in the original film alongside Whitney Houston, recently opened up about the drama that ensued after the news broke.
According to Costner, talks had already begun with Princess Diana about her potential role in the sequel. This was thanks to a connection made by Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York. However, tragedy struck when Diana passed away in a car crash in 1997. The film plans were put on hold, but not without some tension from the Royal Family.
Costner revealed on The Howard Stern Show that after Diana's death, the Royal Family turned on him, denying any plans for her to star in the sequel. He even had to reach out to Ferguson again to find out who was behind the backlash. Eventually, he spoke directly to the family and warned them to stop denying the truth.
But before her untimely death, Diana was completely on board with the idea. Costner shared that during their conversations, she even had requests for certain scenes, including a kissing scene. He described her as sweet and ready for her life to change as she had just finalized her divorce from Prince Charles.
Years later, Costner had the opportunity to meet with Diana's son, Prince William, who revealed that his mother had a crush on the actor. Costner also shared that the butler of the Royal Family confirmed the truth behind the sequel plans.
Unfortunately, the sequel never came to fruition as Costner decided not to move forward without Princess Diana. He has since moved on to other projects, but has left the door open for a potential return to the role of Frank in the future.
In recent years, Costner has been known for his role in the hit series Yellowstone, but shocked fans when he announced his departure from the show in 2023. He cited production delays as the reason for his decision, but left the possibility of a return open.
The Agency has reached out to Buckingham Palace for comment, but there has been no response yet. It's clear that the potential sequel involving Princess Diana caused quite the stir, and even after all these years, Costner still remembers his brief connection with the beloved princess.
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