Kevin Costner has made a surprising career move following his bitter departure from the hit TV show Yellowstone after five seasons and box office flop, Horizon.
On Monday, Amazon MGM Studios announced the two-time Oscar winner, 70, signed on to star in their upcoming dramedy, Honeymoon with Harry, alongside Jake Gyllenhaal.
The film centers on a man (Gyllenhaal) who, just days before his wedding, loses his fiancée. In the wake of her sudden death, he chooses to embark on the planned honeymoon trip with his would-be father-in-law (Kostner).
Glenn Ficarra and John Requa are set to direct the movie, based on Bart Baker’s 2016 book Honeymoon with Harry.
This marks Costner’s first project since Horizon’s lackluster box office performance.
After a tough opening weekend upon its release on June 28, 2024, the father-of-seven insisted he was ‘really happy’ that Horizon ‘like what it’s supposed to look like’ on the big screen.
Kevin Costner has made a surprising career move following his departure from the TV show Yellowstone after five seasons and box office flop, Horizon; seen in 2025
‘That’s really important to me in this process,’ he told Entertainment Weekly. ‘Would I love that it would be highly, highly successful? ‘Of course, I’d like that. My ego would like that; everyone would like that. But I am happiest that the movie that you and I are talking about looks the way I want it to look.’
In June, the Yellowstone alum announced that he has no intention of slowing down anytime soon.
‘I don’t even think about retiring, because I’ll just move to the next thing that captures my imagination,’ he told People.
Costner further explained that his own imagination ‘is what determines what I do, not a boss.’
The Dances with Wolves added, ‘I’ve felt really lucky in my life. I’d like to think that I worked for all of it, but not everybody can live by the same blueprint.’
In regards to having a ‘bucket list’ of what he still wants to do with his career, the actor stated, ‘I don’t have those things.
‘I have that list, [but] I don’t refer to it that way. But certainly my eyes and my enthusiasms are wide open and very big.’
Costner added that he has ‘enjoyed life and imagining what I can do, what can I be about and what makes a difference. Not only to me, but to other people. What just satisfies me?
On Monday, Amazon MGM Studios announced the two-time Oscar winner, 70, signed on to star in their upcoming dramedy, Honeymoon with Harry, alongside Jake Gyllenhaal
The film centers on a man (Gyllenhaal) who, just days before his wedding, loses his fiancée. In the wake of her sudden death, he chooses to embark on the planned honeymoon trip with his would-be father-in-law (Kostner); seen in 2024
Glenn Ficarra and John Requa are set to direct the movie, based on Bart Baker’s 2016 book Honeymoon with Harry
‘I go through that whole idea, and you realize it’s about time. It’s a rush to get to all of them.’
The actor has previously touched on his future in the industry, including during a conversation with AARP in 2019.
When questioned if he ‘ever thinks’ about retiring, the Hollywood star replied, ‘I really feel like some of the great surprises I have are in front of me.
‘As I play out the second half of my career, I’ve been doing a lot of writing, and there are projects I still want to do.’
He further expressed that his ‘life is a lot more than movies. I just periodically pop up in them. In between, I’m living my other life.’
Costner began his career when he took on a role in the 1981 movie Sizzle Beach, U.S.A. – also known as Malibu Hot Summer.
This marks Costner’s first project since Horizon’s lackluster box office performance (seen in Horizon)
Costner pictured with Kelly Reilly in a scene from Yellowstone
He went on to make appearances in other films such as Fandango (1985) and The Untouchables (1987).
Kevin worked alongside other stars such as Robert De Niro, Andy Garcia and Sean Connery in the crime film – which garnered four Oscar nominations.
In 1990, Costner both starred in and directed the Western epic Dances With Wolves – which won him Best Picture and Best Director the following year at the Academy Awards.
Other movies the actor is known for is Field Of Dreams (1989), The Bodyguard (1992), Robin Hood: Prince Of Thieves (1991), Wyatt Earp (1994), Open Range (2003) and Man Of Steel (2013).
Costner began his career when he took on a role in the 1981 movie Sizzle Beach, U.S.A. – also known as Malibu Hot Summer; seen in May 2025
While Kevin has spent many years on the big screen, he has also taken on roles in television projects – such as the 2012 miniseries Hatfields & McCoys which earned him an Emmy win.
He notably portrayed the character of rancher John Dutton in Taylor Sheridan’s neo-Western drama series Yellowstone.
In 2024, Costner starred in, wrote and directed Horizon: An American Saga – which is set to be followed by three additional movies.
The second part premiered earlier this year at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival in February. It was also screened during the 81st Venice Film Festival last year in September.
Chapter 2 was set to hit theaters also last year – however due to low box office numbers, a new release date has yet to be confirmed.
