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The Steven Spielberg Classic That Kevin Costner Wanted To Direct & Star In
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scrn loglineKevin Costner's failed bid to direct and star in a Spielberg classic sparks Hollywood intrigue.beat sheet- Costner auditioned for the lead role in Spielberg's 1985 hit 'The Color Purple' but lost out to Danny Glover.
- Costner even pitched directing the film himself, but Spielberg ultimately took the reins, winning critical acclaim and 11 Oscar nominations.
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The Steven Spielberg Classic That Kevin Costner Wanted To Direct & Star In
SlashFilmStory by staff@slashfilm.com (Nick Staniforth)
scrn logline
Kevin Costner's failed bid to direct and star in a Spielberg classic sparks Hollywood intrigue.
beat sheet
- Costner auditioned for the lead role in Spielberg's 1985 hit 'The Color Purple' but lost out to Danny Glover.
- Costner even pitched directing the film himself, but Spielberg ultimately took the reins, winning critical acclaim and 11 Oscar nominations.
call sheet
Kevin Costner, Steven Spielberg, Danny Glover, The Color Purple