“Just to Titillate”: Kevin Costner Criticizes Past Film Scene
Kevin Costner, a Hollywood veteran known for his thoughtful performances and directorial ambition, recently opened up about a moment in his career he now regrets. Reflecting on a particular scene from an earlier film, the actor admitted it left him feeling conflicted—not because of the acting or storytelling, but because of its underlying purpose.
“It seems like all this is an opportunity to titillate,” Costner remarked, pointing to the scene’s gratuitous nature. Though he didn’t name the film directly, his comments highlight the pressure actors often face to conform to creative decisions that don’t always align with their values.
Costner, who has built a reputation for roles with emotional depth and moral complexity, emphasized the importance of intention in storytelling. “When some...