Kevin Costner: "No sequels for me"

[Nate6]

Wicked! Finally, someone with a little bit of class and credibility in sequel-mongering Hollywood. I hope Open Range does well...he deserves it.


From IMDb.com (http://www.imdb.com) :

Costner: "I Will Never Make a Sequel"
Hollywood star Kevin Costner has slammed the idea of making a sequel to any of his hit films - insisting he'd never sacrifice his big screen credibility for the sake of a healthy paycheck. Recent research has uncovered sequels are becoming less appealing to cinema- goers, and Costner - who's currently busy promoting his new Western movie Open Range - is adamant he will never make one. He says, "I have not made Tin Cup 2 or Bull Durham 2 or Dances With Wolves Twice - repeating myself is not something that comes naturally to me. I won't spit on my life to get a big fat hit."

[Goosey]

Nice to see a little integrity in hollywood these days. I too, am hoping for success for Open Range. Some of the early buzz is pretty good.

[Grebdron]

Originally posted by Nate6
he'd never sacrifice his big screen credibility for the sake of a healthy paycheck.[/i]

Tee-hee. Tee-hee.

He said "big-screen credibility."

[Droog989]

I always knew Costner had some class.

On I side not, I always feel he gets slandered a little too much, and people tend to forget the truly great films that he has done in the past. Besides, I didn't really think The Postman was the giant turd the public made it out to be. I rather enjoyed it.

[El Bracamonti]

it's nice to see someone turn down a sequel. since we have them being released about every week, i'm glad that costner sees what we see.

[quoth_the_raven]

You know, i have always liked Costner. it is also pleasing to hear that song good movies arent going to be marred by shitty sequels. it certainly makes a nice change from the current state of affairs anyway :D

[Indiana Sev]

Yet another reason he's one of my favorite actors!

My respect level for him just went through the roof.

[chasingbanky]

Now why can't people that are relavent in hollywood do the same thing?

[Invincible]

Good actor, great idea...but his voice annoys me.

[Indiana Sev]

Originally posted by chasingbanky
Now why can't people that are relavent in hollywood do the same thing?

:mad: :eek: :(

[dh1989]

Good for him. It's nice to know SOMEONE in Hollywood doesn't think "sequel" the minute a film does well. And I've always respected Costner, since he made one of the 25 greatest films ever made, Dances With Wolves. I hope Open Range is a big hit.

[Grebdron]

Originally posted by chasingbanky
Now why can't people that are relavent in hollywood do the same thing?

LMAO.

Thanks, banky.

Keanu Senior is a really stone-faced hack.

Sorry Sev. He's made some good movies, but they're good in SPITE of Costner's presence, not because of.

[Indiana Sev]

Originally posted by Grebdron
Sorry Sev. He's made some good movies, but they're good in SPITE of Costner's presence, not because of.

I disagree. We'll leave it at that. Otherwise blood might be shed. ;)

[dr.gorman]

I have always like Costner and to hear this makes me even admire him even more. Here's to success of Open Range.

[Grebdron]

Originally posted by Indiana Sev
I disagree. We'll leave it at that. Otherwise blood might be shed. ;)

Pistol's at dawn.

Bring it on, motherfucker.;)

I'll Rae Carruth your ass.

Costner's best, and least well-known role was as the dead guy in The Big Chill.;)

[Indiana Sev]

Originally posted by dh1989
I hope Open Range is a big hit.

What the shit?

I think we agree on something, man. ;) :D

[BorderEevilIII]

WHAT? No sequel to The Postman? ;)
*gets dispointed*

Well if thats his thing then haaaaaaay :D

[MarkItZero]

I find it amusing that he assumes that anybody might actually want to watch a sequel to one of his films.

[SykkBoy]

no Waterworld 2 :(

[jolanar]

I hope Open Range is a big hit.

Me too but it doesn't look like it's going to be that way from where Im standing.

[chasingbanky]

I mean no disrespect to any of you Costner fans when i say what I say. Its jus that I don't really think what he said means anythin cuz who the hell is gonna wanna make a sequel to any of his movies anyway? I mean the guy doesn't have a choice in the matter and he jus said this to sound all righteous and stuff....Actually Im offended by his comments now.....BASTARD ruined my fuckin lunch

[KcMsterpce]

Well, if I was an actor and I starred in The Terminator I would vow never to make a sequel to such a damned good movie.

HOWEVER; if James Cameron came up to me with the script and said, "I want you to read this and reconsider your negative reaction to making a sequel," then I sure as hell would do it.

I wouldn't do it to pick up a paycheck. I'd make a sequel if I thought it was worthy of being a successor to the first one.

[James Logan]

Originally posted by Grebdron
Tee-hee. Tee-hee.

He said "big-screen credibility."

That got a chuckle out of me too. :p

That being said, kudos to Kevin. He's getting slammed too much -- he's good, and like this shows, he's got class.

[ilovemovies]

I would agree that there is too many sequals, but in general I don't have a problem with sequals as long as the original film merits a sequal. For instance, even though I enjoyed Pirates of the Caribbean, I don't really think it merits a sequal. I wouldn't mind a Bad Boys III, however.

Some movies that are already talking about sequals that I think are worthy:

X3
Bad Boys III
Terminator 4

Sequals that shouldn't happen:

The Italian Job 2
Pirates of the Caribbean


I'm not sure about a sequal to the Hulk. I don't really see a franchise of this. Atleast not an interesting one.

Of all of Costnor's movies the one of his I would love to see a sequal to is Waterworld. But I guess because of his comments and I suppose because the movie flopped, that isn't going to happen. Oh, well.

[KcMsterpce]

Originally posted by ilovemovies
Some movies that are already talking about sequals that I think are worthy:

X3
Bad Boys III
Terminator 4

Sequals that shouldn't happen:

The Italian Job 2
Pirates of the Caribbean


Hm.....
X3 - Yes, please. I want Gambit this time, too.
Bad Boys 3 - No thank you. Next!
Terminator 4 - Damn shame, but inevitable
Italian Job 2 - Worse than a Bad Boys 3 concept.
Pirates of the Caribbean - Why not?

But I also think that the movies Costner stars in don't even imply the need for a sequel. Who the hell would want to see John Dunbar trying to plug his diary to save the Native Americans while he comes home to a wife and kid that want him to find a job already so they can buy that new iron stove and the kid can actually wear SHOES and keep the other students from making fun of him. We all know how it ends (Native Americans lose the battle, the frontier becomes modernized; and they all die!).
Tin Cup 2 - Yet ANOTHER movie where the trailer would be its own movie (did anyone else feel like they sat through a movie after watching this trailer before it came out?) and another movie with marital problems. See above paragraph for examples, but replace "diary" with "golf skills", "Native Americans" with "His Career" - Costner's or the Tin Cup guy's, you choose.
Waterworld 2: Sunk to New Depths of Unfathomable Lowness - Catchy title.
Bull Durham 2: It Runs in the Family - The sound bite for this one is: He once was catching for the minors... Now he's trying to catch up with a not-so-minor son... who reaches the majors!
Wyatt Earp 2 - That makes me laugh already!

I mean, for him to say he won't do a sequel is a GOOD thing considering his successful movies. They don't need a sequel.
:rolleyes:

[ilovemovies]

I think they could make a sequal to Waterworld work. Of coarse I liked Waterworld. If you didn't, then of coarse you're not going to want one. But I think it could work but even if Costnor would do it it wouldn't happen since Waterworld was a flop.

[Adam J. Hakari]

Originally posted by BorderEevilIII
WHAT? No sequel to The Postman? ;)
*gets dispointed*

Dammit, BE, you beat my smarmy response to the punch. ;)

[moviefan80113]

thanks

[ladra1matica]

they're making a sequel to league of extraordinary gentlemen where sean connery comes back to life and kicks everyone's asses. can you say worst plot ever? that movie had the most terrible ending. i left the theatres repeating what the hell!?!? to my friend. i mean really, what the hell was that?!?!

i can't wait for x3, those movies kick friggin ass.
didn't even bother seeing bad boys 2 OR bad boys 1.
indifferent to a t4 movie, though i have yet to see the 1st one. (please refrain from throwing sticks at me, i've had enough bashing from my boyfriend for that one.)
i might see italian job 2, the first one was ok. but i mean, i don't think the first one was good enough to warrant a second one but oh well, hollywood will be ridiculous hollywood.
pirates of the caribbean 2?!?!?!! noooo, don't spoil it for god's sake. johnny depp was AMAZING in that movie. absolutely fascinatingly hilarious. and oh, the orlando bloom eye candy, i quote campbell's on the mmm mmm good. please don't let them make a sequel, i was considering buying it when it comes out on dvd. no sequel, let it stay its wonderful golden (hehe) self by its self.

and atleast we all know kevin isn't an evil money hungry, publicity seeking bastard like the rest of them.

[chasingbanky]

Originally posted by ladra1matica
they're making a sequel to league of extraordinary gentlemen where sean connery comes back to life and kicks everyone's asses. can you say worst plot ever? that movie had the most terrible ending. i left the theatres repeating what the hell!?!? to my friend. i mean really, what the hell was that?!?!

i can't wait for x3, those movies kick friggin ass.
didn't even bother seeing bad boys 2 OR bad boys 1.
indifferent to a t4 movie, though i have yet to see the 1st one. (please refrain from throwing sticks at me, i've had enough bashing from my boyfriend for that one.)
i might see italian job 2, the first one was ok. but i mean, i don't think the first one was good enough to warrant a second one but oh well, hollywood will be ridiculous hollywood.
pirates of the caribbean 2?!?!?!! noooo, don't spoil it for god's sake. johnny depp was AMAZING in that movie. absolutely fascinatingly hilarious. and oh, the orlando bloom eye candy, i quote campbell's on the mmm mmm good. please don't let them make a sequel, i was considering buying it when it comes out on dvd. no sequel, let it stay its wonderful golden (hehe) self by its self.

and atleast we all know kevin isn't an evil money hungry, publicity seeking bastard like the rest of them.




WTF dude? Why couldn't u put a damn spoiler warning? That's fucked

[Psychocandy]

Originally posted by BorderEevilIII
WHAT? No sequel to The Postman? ;)
*gets dispointed*

Well if thats his thing then haaaaaaay :D

Huh? But the postman always rings twice!!! (hangs head in shame) :eek:

[jolanar]

Originally posted by Psychocandy
Huh? But the postman always rings twice!!! (hangs head in shame) :eek:

hahaha :D

[Jayen]

he may not wanna make sequels...but he sure made some movies that are "type-casting".....all those base-ball movies of his...

Am I wrong in saying that "Field of Dreams" could have had its sequel in "Bull Durham" & "Bull Durham" could have had its sequel in "For The Love of The Game"...??

Anyway, for what it's worth, I sure hope he scores back, critically & commercially, in "Open Range".

[Jim H]

Originally posted by chasingbanky
I mean no disrespect to any of you Costner fans when i say what I say. Its jus that I don't really think what he said means anythin cuz who the hell is gonna wanna make a sequel to any of his movies anyway? I mean the guy doesn't have a choice in the matter and he jus said this to sound all righteous and stuff....Actually Im offended by his comments now.....BASTARD ruined my fuckin lunch

They'd want to make sequels to several of his movies I would guess. Most of his movies aren't setup well for sequels though.

I like Costner, if for no other reason then he seems intent on keeping the western alive. Open Range is the only western of real note I have see come out since Unforgiven and Dances with Wolves. Really is too bad.

He's also a GREAT director.

[Grebdron]

Maybe they'll make A Perfect World 2.;)

[electriclite]

Maybe its just me, but at this point in his career maybe Kevin should worry more about getting a movie first before talking about not making sequels. So far he doesn't even have another project lined up after Open Range.

He hasn't had a hit since The Bodyguard and he's pushing 50! By Hollywood's standards he's on his way out.

Concentrate more on your next job then about sequels that will never happen. I'm single, it's like me saying I'd never cheat on my boyfriend with George Clooney!

[Jim H]

Tin Cup was a significant hit, and Waterworld made money as well (despite its reputation, it made 75 mil more then its budget and did OK on video). A Perfect World was also a big hit.

But yeah, he still hasn't had a hit in 7 years. Too bad, as he think he is talented.

[Psychocandy]

Originally posted by Jayen
Am I wrong in saying that "Field of Dreams" could have had its sequel in "Bull Durham" & "Bull Durham" could have had its sequel in "For The Love of The Game"...??

Yes...you are wrong. ;)

[JCR]

Well this is kinda ironic. KC has also just been talking to the bbc about how he was in talks with princess diana in 97 with regards to body guard 2.

And believe me, if di had not died, and she had said yes to the project, I suspect Kevin would have had a change of heart about sequels rather quickly!

[Indiana Sev]

Originally posted by Jim H
Too bad, as he think he is talented.

You're not the only one.

As far as his movies not being set-up to have sequels. That may be true, but at least he's putting himself out on the line saying that he'll never make one. Suppose he one day makes a movie that does have sequel potential. Then he has to stand by his statement.

How many actors nowadays would make a statement like that?

Not too many.

Costner is a class act the whole way through.

[Jim H]

Originally posted by Indiana Sev
You're not the only one.

As far as his movies not being set-up to have sequels. That may be true, but at least he's putting himself out on the line saying that he'll never make one. Suppose he one day makes a movie that does have sequel potential. Then he has to stand by his statement.

How many actors nowadays would make a statement like that?

Not too many.

Costner is a class act the whole way through.

Yeah, he actually tries something fairly different once in a while, which is nice as well. Maybe he should try directing without starring in a movie sometime.

[Milhouse]

Geezuz am I the only one who thought he was great as the bad guy in 3000 Miles To vegas

[RogueSpear]

Originally posted by Milhouse
Geezuz am I the only one who thought he was great as the bad guy in 3000 Miles To vegas

No you're not. In fact, Costner's performance was the only thing that kept me awake during 3000 Miles to Graceland.

[Jim H]

Originally posted by RogueSpear
No you're not. In fact, Costner's performance was the only thing that kept me awake during 3000 Miles to Graceland.

I found him extremely amusing in 3000 Miles to Graceland. He was easily the best part of the movie. I also found the gunfights mildly amusing, as well as Ice Ts characters. Other parts were so laughably bad I enjoyed them. So overall, I would say I actually liked the film (7/10), but then again, I'm the kind of guy who considers Badmovies.org (www.badmovies.org) to be one of his favorite movie sites.

That movie also gets my vote for one of the best trailers made in the past few years. Like Pearl Harbor, it could only disappoint.

[Paterfamilias]

Originally posted by Grebdron
Costner's best, and least well-known role was as the dead guy in The Big Chill.;)


Wait, lets not forget he was "Frat Boy No. 1" in Night Shift with Fonzie:D

[chasingbanky]

Originally posted by RogueSpear
No you're not. In fact, Costner's performance was the only thing that kept me awake during 3000 Miles to Graceland.

That was my favorite role for him....."You don't want none of this" that was a decent flick made better becuz Costner(who i don't care for) was so fuckin great in that flick.....

[Michael_myers]

Aw.... No sequels? And I was SO looking forward to Dances with Deer.

[BubbaStrangelove]

You mean Tin Cup WASN'T the sequel to BULL DURHAM.

Man, I saw both and was convinced!

Ha.

I like Costner. He's a cool dude during interviews.