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Most fans recognize Kevin Costner fromYellowstone, and while he loved and cherished this role, it doesn’t come close to one of the early characters he played. He claimed Crash Davis from the 1988 sports comedy filmBull Durhamas one of the roles he relates to the most.
From acting in films to directing and producing movies, Costner’s prolific career spans four decades and he has proven how versatile he is as a performer, whether he plays the leading man or the main villain.
Kevin Costner’s Role inBull DurhamHits Close to Home
Kevin Costnerreveals Crash Davis in Orion Pictures’Bull Durhamwas the role he has a great connection with. The story follows a veteran minor league catcher brought in to teach a rookie pitcher about the game to prepare for the major leagues.
The project helped propel the actor’s career and established him as a worthy leading man. It was also the role that secured his long-term association with baseball-themed movies. More significantly, Davis’ personality matches Costner’s real-life persona. In an interview withEntertainment Weekly, he shared: “I feel a real affinity to him.”
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As a long-time baseball fan who grew up playing the sport, the film was a dream come true for him. “That was a highlight situation to play Crash — this American rascal, this ne’er-do-well in heroic defeat,” he explained.Bull Durhamwas loved by fans and critics, even earning a staggering 97% approval rating onRotten Tomatoes, but the journey to making it was not smooth sailing.
In aRole Recallinterview viaYahoo Entertainment, Coster relived the time every studio rejected the script. Writer Ron Shelton took it to several studios twice, and there was a moment when both of them lost hope. Finally, Orion Pictures picked it up and gave them a $9 million budget, an eight-week shooting timetable, and lots of creative freedom.
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It became a huge commercial success with$50 millionin global ticket sales. It’s evident now why this project holds a special place in Costner’s heart. Even thoughDances with WolvesandField of Dreamsare his most acclaimed works, nothing beatsBull Durham’s significance in his life and career.
Kevin Costner Praised the Script ofBull Durham
While conversing withGQ, Costner talked about how the scriptwriter captured the reality of playing the sport, a narrative that broke the conventional when it comes to movie storytelling.
He did it without the guy getting there. That broke with the tradition. The tradition is, “Oh, they’ll call him up and he’ll hit a home run.” No, he never makes it. The kid makes it. There was something romantic and golden and sad and heroic in it.
This was the other thing that convinced Costner to take on the project. He emphasized the message of the film where one doesn’t have to win to earn the respect of people.
Bull Durhamis currently available to watch on Prime Video.
Ariane Cruz
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Ariane Cruz is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on TV shows with over 3,000 articles published. Her love for pop culture and the creative arts fuels her passion to deliver engaging and informative stories. Her daily consumption of films, shows, and books keeps her energized for the day, along with her mission to serve as the bridge between fans and their favorite franchises.
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