Why Kevin Costner Refuses To Call It Quits At 70

At 70, Kevin Costner is not ready to slow down. Recently, the Hollywood icon revealed retirement isn’t in his plans; instead, his imagination and love for storytelling keep him moving forward.

The “Yellowstone” star is currently investing his energy in “Horizon: An American Saga,” a passion project that showcases his creativity and drive.

He believes there is much more for him to achieve, proving age is no barrier to making a lasting mark.

Costner has been in the movie industry for decades and isn’t calling it quits anytime soon.

During a recent chat with PEOPLE Magazine, the filmmaker made it clear that he still had more to offer. “I don’t even think about retiring, because I’ll just move to the next thing that captures my imagination,” he said.

Costner revealed that his creative drive remained the biggest influence in shaping his journey.

“My imagination is what determines what I do, not a boss. I think we’re all different and we have different things happening for us,” he added.

The actor also reflected on how fortunate he felt, acknowledging the unique nature of each individual’s path.

He said, “I’ve felt really lucky in my life. I’d like to think that I worked for all of it, but not everybody can live by the same blueprint.”

Costner has remained one of the biggest names in Hollywood since his debut in Sizzle Beach in the 1980s.

The 70-year-old has led a career marked by acclaimed films, garnering numerous awards. However, despite all he has achieved, Costner remains looking ahead with enthusiasm and curiosity.

Speaking about his future goals, he revealed he didn’t have a bucket list. “I don’t have those things. I have that list but I don’t refer to it that way. But certainly my eyes and my enthusiasm are wide open and very big,” the star explained.

According to Costner, it was all about exploring what brought him excitement and left a lasting impact.

“I’ve so enjoyed life and imagining what I can do, what can I be about and what makes a difference. Not only me, but to other people. What just satisfies me?” he shared.

Costner’s recent interview isn’t the first time he has discussed his future in the industry. During a 2019 chat with AARP, the interviewer asked the Oscar-winning actor if he had ever considered retirement.

“I really feel like some of the great surprises I have are in front of me,” he responded. “As I play out the second half of my career, I’ve been doing a lot of writing, and there are projects that I still want to do.”

Costner further expressed that there was more to his life than movies. “My life is a lot more than movies. I just periodically pop up in them. In between, I’m living my other life,” he shared.

Kevin Costner’s thoughts about retirement come amid an ongoing sexual lawsuit involving a stunt performer for the second installment of his film “Horizon: An American Saga.”

Recently, the movie star made the headlines when reports revealed that Devyn LaBella filed a lawsuit against him.

In the court papers obtained by PEOPLE, LaBella alleged that back in May 2023, Costner subjected her to an unscripted rape scene while on set.

LaBella claimed she never consented to the scene, and the absence of an intimacy coordinator seemingly heightened the “permanent trauma” she experienced.

LaBella revealed that the contract of Ella Hunt, the actress she stood in for, required a “coordinator for all intimacy scenes.”

However, weeks into filming, she was told to stand in for the actress during a "scripted, aggressive and intimate rape scene" due to its "physical nature."

The stunt performer shared that she was shocked the next day, Kevin Costner allegedly added a scene involving a second actor, Roger Ivens.

According to LaBella, Ivens was meant to “climb on top of Ms Hunt, violently raking up her skirt.”

However, Hunt refused to do the scene, forcing Costner to ask LaBella to step in without proper measures or consent.

Although she was the actress's stunt double, the stunt performer said the scene wasn’t in the scope of her role.

In the end, LaBella recalled experiencing reminders of “shame, humiliation, and complete lack of control.”