Diving into Controversy: Kevin Costner's Next Treasure-Hunting Series Amidst Yellowstone Turmoil
KEVIN COSTNER'S TREASURE HUNT TOY STORY: INSIDE THE STAR'S DESPERATE ATTEMPTS TO REVIVE HIS FLAGGING CAREER
Kevin Costner is on a treasure hunt like no other, but this time it's not just about finding riches - it's about salvaging his reputation and reviving his stalled career. Sources close to the two-time Oscar winner reveal that he's been "furious" over a recent scathing feature in The Hollywood Reporter, which hinted that he's lost his way in Tinseltown.
But Costner is not one to give up easily. Insiders claim that he's been on a deep-sea diving binge, searching for sunken treasure and lost riches around the world. And why not? He's already found gold coins and emeralds in the Caribbean, and now he wants to bring his newfound passion to the small screen with a new TV series.
However, things aren't looking up for Costner just yet. Despite his best efforts, no one has signed on to finance his treasure-hunting project - at least not yet. Could this be due to his alleged "cold streak" around town following the underwhelming box office results of Horizon: An American Saga — Chapter 1? Or maybe it's because he's been known to clash with costars and have creative differences that leave a trail of broken egos in his wake?
Costner's passion for ocean exploration is nothing new, however. He previously helmed the ambitious aquatic epic Waterworld (1995) and portrayed a Coast Guard rescue swimmer in The Guardian. And who could forget his plans to launch an underwater exploration venture with archaeologist Alex Mirabal? In a video posted to Facebook back in 2019, Costner revealed that they met while exploring a Portuguese shipwreck in Mozambique.
"We formed a company, and right now we're looking for a boat," he said, as if it were the most normal thing in the world. "Alex and I have been pursuing the idea of bringing history back alive." But is this just another example of Costner's ego getting the best of him? Or is he genuinely passionate about uncovering the secrets of the deep?
Meanwhile, his three-part limited series Yellowstone to Yosemite with Kevin Costner debuted on Fox Nation earlier this year. The show followed him tracing the "1903 Yosemite expedition of President Teddy Roosevelt and John Muir," according to Deadline. But insiders claim that the real adventure was off-screen - where Costner allegedly lost his temper during a heated altercation with Yellowstone costar Wes Bentley.
According to sources, Costner "lunged" at Bentley after he refused to try doing a scene "his way." One insider described the incident as "a tipping point on a set already cracking from creative power struggles and bruised egos." This allegedly left actress Kelly Reilly in tears and forced production to briefly halt.
However, Nicita did admit that Costner was a "firm believer in himself" who wouldn't compromise on what he wanted. And it seems like his confidence (or arrogance?) has led him down some unconventional paths - including giving paid keynote speeches at bakery and veterinarian conventions.
Sources close to the star claim that there's a "long list of people in Hollywood who swear they'll never work with Costner again." But is this just another example of Tinseltown's notorious gossip mill, or is there truth to these allegations?
One longtime collaborator told The Scholarly Note: "It's sad, and that's the only thing I can think of. I think he got lost in the ether and to this day, I just don't get it." But for now, Costner remains undeterred - diving deeper into his treasure hunt and searching for the next big adventure.
Sources close to the star confirm:
The Scholarly Note reached out to Paramount and representatives for Costner, Bentley, Reilly, and Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan, but did not hear back at this time.
