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Clint Eastwood's 'Send Him Home' Ultimatum to Costner
16 Aug
Summary
- Clint Eastwood directed and starred with Kevin Costner in 'A Perfect World'.
- Costner refused to leave his trailer, prompting Eastwood's ultimatum.
- The incident taught Scott Eastwood the value of being present on set.
Scott Eastwood recently recounted a notable incident involving his father, director Clint Eastwood, and actor Kevin Costner. The story stems from the 1993 film "A Perfect World," where Clint directed and starred alongside Costner. According to Scott, Costner, perhaps due to his rising fame, exhibited a difficult attitude and refused to exit his trailer.
Clint Eastwood's response was decisive: he instructed the crew to send Costner home if he would not come to set. Costner was reportedly surprised by the directive, only to find he had been removed from the day's plan. The following day, Costner was present and ready to work.
This experience significantly influenced Scott Eastwood's perspective on filmmaking. He highlighted his father's philosophy of continuous presence on set, encouraging him to "stay here with everybody else, and you make the damn movie." This principle underscores Clint's belief in hands-on learning and collaborative effort in the film industry.
The film "A Perfect World" featured Costner as an escaped convict and Clint Eastwood as the Texas Ranger pursuing him. This recollection follows news from earlier in the year, when Clint's son Kyle shared that their father had retired from acting at age 95.
