Kevin Costner is responsible for launching a near-million dollar movie trend, meaning that he is a bona fide star. What's more, films like "Dances with Wolves" have earned him box office success and a couple of Academy Awards, further cementing his legacy as a big screen behemoth. So, when the A-lister was approached about playing John Dutton in Taylor Sheridan's "Yellowstone" (a neo-Western TV series that was seen as a risk at the time), Costner could have been forgiven for having reservations. Sometimes, though, risks pay off -- and Costner felt that "Yellowstone" was worth the gamble.

In a 2022 interview with ComingSoon, Costner revealed that he is picky regarding his projects, and there are certain roles that do not appeal to him. However, he has a history of starring in emotionally charged Westerns, and Sheridan's series -- which revolves around a dysfunctional family as they protect their ranch...