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The Only Reason Kevin Costner Agreed To Star In Robin Hood: Prince Of Thieves

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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
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