Chris Hemsworth, known for his roles in the Extraction franchise and as Marvel's Thor, recently revealed that he was denied a role in an upcoming Kevin Costner movie. Hemsworth expressed interest in a Western-themed movie being directed by Costner, describing it as 'abstract and interesting.' However, Costner ultimately decided to take the role for himself, leaving Hemsworth disappointed.
In the competitive world of Hollywood, even established actors like Hemsworth face rejection. Despite his efforts to convince Costner to reconsider, the role remained with the veteran actor. Hemsworth acknowledged that the Western setting of the movie was well-suited to Costner's expertise, particularly given his affinity for horses.
Costner, in response to Hemsworth's interest in the role, expressed his intention to play the part as long as he felt capable. He praised Hemsworth as a talented actor and suggested that the younger star would have his opportunity to lead a Western love story in the future.
While Hemsworth missed out on this particular role, he has a busy schedule ahead in 2024, with appearances in films such as Mad Max: Furiosa, Deadpool & Wolverine, and a voice role in Transformers One. Costner, on the other hand, is set to release his latest Western epic, 'Horizon: An America Saga – Chapter One,' in June, with Chapter Two following in August.
Despite the disappointment of not landing the role in Costner's movie, Hemsworth remains optimistic about future opportunities in the industry. As Costner hinted at a potential collaboration in the future, Hemsworth may yet find himself galloping across the cinematic plains in a Western tale of his own.
