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Trivia You Should Know - The lead role was written for Kevin Costner, but he was heavily committed to The Postman , and suggested Harrison Ford for the part. via TV38 Boston
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The President of the United States role in the mega-blockbuster Air Force One (1997) was written specifically for Kevin Costner. In fact, Kevin Costner helped develop the action film with Beacon Communications and writer Andrew W. Marlowe in 1996. But, Kevin had to eventually pass on the film because of work delays with his futuristic The Postman (1997). Costner called up Harrison Ford personally and offered Harrison a once-in-a-lifetime role. Harrison Ford accepted the role and has always thanked Kevin Costner in interviews for his kind gesture. Air Force One (1997) went on to become one of the highest grossing films of all time.
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Costner returned to directing with the futuristic fantasy Waterworld (1995), which received much press attention as its budget spiraled to $180 million. When it was finally released, critics were quick to pounce on its rambling storyline, and it was only rescued from total box-office disaster by the verve of Costner’s performance. He received strong criticism again with the release of The Postman, a big-budget, post-apocalyptic thriller, which he produced, directed, and starred in.
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