Kevin Costner's surprising reason for taking on the iconic Robin Hood role in the 90s blockbuster
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Costner was not initially impressed by the Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves script, but a personal request from the film's director, Kevin Reynolds, convinced him to take on the role
Costner and Reynolds had previously worked together on the 1985 western Fandango, and their strong creative partnership was a key factor in Costner signing on for the high-profile Robin Hood project
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Kevin Costner, Kevin Reynolds, Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, Fandango