Kevin Costner in Talks to Play Bill Clinton in 'United'
Kevin Costner (movies and tv series) might be stepping back into political drama - this time as Bill Clinton (movies and tv series). He's in talks to join a new TV series called United, a project that, yes, is tied to the United Nations and comes from director David Raymond (movies and tv series).
Here's the pitch, as reported by Variety: the show will tell true stories of people who roll up their sleeves and help - humanitarians pushing through tough, real-world problems. Costner is also expected to produce alongside Leonardo DiCaprio (movies and tv series). No network yet. No production start date either. So for now, it's a big swing with some big names circling.
Feels right for Costner, honestly. He's been here before - JFK, Thirteen Days, Swing Vote, Hidden Figures - plus all the rugged moral weight he carried on Yellowstone. He knows how to play power, pressure, and the private moments in between.
How Will 'United' Affect His Other Plans?
That's the question people are asking. Costner walked away from Yellowstone mid-Season 5 to chase Horizon: An American Saga, his decade-spanning Western that ballooned into a four-film plan. Chapter 1 hit theaters in summer 2024. Chapter 2 has screened at festivals but still doesn't have a firm release date.
So if United moves fast - and he's both starring and producing - schedules get tight. Big series work is a time suck. And Horizon needs oxygen: dates, marketing, momentum. You can feel the tension there.
But there's a flip side. If United lands with heat - strong partners, strong platform, strong response - that attention could spill over and help push Horizon: Chapter 2 to the finish line. Maybe even clear a path for Chapters 3 and 4. Maybe it's just timing, but sometimes one hit makes the other viable.
Let's be real, though: this isn't Avatar. Costner's four-part Western doesn't have that kind of built-in global pull. It needs word-of-mouth and a clear runway. A Clinton role in a UN-backed series could help - or crowd the calendar. Both can be true.
What to Watch Next
- Whether Costner officially signs on as Clinton - and who else joins the cast.
- Which streamer or network grabs United. That will tell you a lot about budget and reach.
- Any movement on Horizon: Chapter 2 - a date, a new trailer, or a distribution update.
For now, it's a promising headline with plenty still up in the air. We'll update when the deal's closed, a platform steps up, or cameras roll.
