Despite casting his son in his upcoming movie, Kevin Costner has denied accusations of nepotism and insists that his son is not a “nepo baby.” Costner stars in and directs the Western epic film series Horizon: An American Saga, releasing on June 28. In a recent interview with the Today Show, Costner clarified that he has not simply handed his children positions in the movie industry but rather that his son’s involvement in the film was a way to spend more time together.
While Costner acknowledges the abundant number of young actors vying for roles in the industry, he does not want to deprive them of opportunities. However, he justified casting his son in Horizon by saying that it was for a smaller part and that he wanted him with him for the couple of weeks that they were on set together. Despite having little experience, Costner’s son is reportedly “really beautiful in the movie,” and the father and son duo had a special bonding experience while travelling to set every day.
The issue of nepotism within the entertainment industry is increasingly being discussed. Famous actors’ children often secure high-profile roles in films and TV shows. Meg Ryan, for example, spoke out on the term “nepo baby,” which she believed detracts from her son’s hard work and talent. Her son Jack, with actor Dennis Quaid, stars in the hit superhero series The Boys and is regarded as “really talented” by his mother.
Finally, in other news, Kevin Costner also recently spoke about the eulogy he read at Whitney Houston’s funeral, which he believes helped him heal after her tragic death. No changes were made to quotes or facts in the original article
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