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Kevin Costnerhas had some classic films throughout his career, and one such movie is Field of Dreams. One of his baseball movies, Field of Dreams came out in 1989 and asked an important question: How far would you go to see your loved one again? Ray Kinsella (Costner) is the son of a baseball player named John Kinsella (Dwier Brown). But John passed away, and now Ray is given the chance to build a baseball field in his corn fields and see his father again. The emotional Phil Alden Robinson movie has become a classic throughout the years, and you have one day left to watch it on Netflix!

On August 1, the film is leaving the streaming platform, and that means July 31 is the perfect time to head to

Dyersville, Iowa to watch as Ray goes to find Terrance Mann (James Earl Jones) and find a way to bring his father back to him.

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It always seems like Netflix has an unending library of great movies and TV shows, but at the same time, it is also quite difficult to figure out what you actually want to watch. So, we thought why not let Netflix make it easy for you, as it removes movies and TV shows from its library every month, and we decided to pick the best of the best films and TV shows you should watch before you can’t anymore and also just a reminder 12 great AMC shows are also leaving Netflix next month.

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In the history of cinema, there are a ton of films that have explored the multifaceted narratives revolving around family and forgiveness. However, none has done it like the American classic, Field of Dreams, featuring Kevin Costner in the limelight. One may ardently claim that it’s “another sports film about redemption.”

However, the intricate storytelling and the motif of chasing one’s dream with Costner in the lead role have made it a classic and a must-watch for movie connoisseurs. The Yellowstone actor did a phenomenal job of keeping the viewers’ eyes glued to the screens.

But to think that he was picked ahead of the legendary Robin Williams for the role of Ray Kinsella sounds unreal to the ears. Surprising as it may sound, that’s exactly what happened, and Costner explains the secret behind it.

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Back in 2021, Michael Schur was attached to a series adaptation of one of the most beloved sports movies ever made — Field of Dreams. Peacock had issued a straight-to-series order for the project, believing that his experience in mixing the "whimsical" with more grounded, relatable elements in shows like The Good Place would be the perfect match for rebuilding the Kevin Costner classic. Progress was far enough along that cameras were preparing to roll in the summer of 2022, but, according to Schur in a conversation with Vulture in 2023, "They just changed their mind" and "didn't want to spend the money anymore," leading to the cancellation. Now, the creator has opened up in a larger interview with Variety about his plans for the series and why he wanted to take on Field of Dreams.

Released in 1989, the original Field of Dreams was based on the novel Shoeless Joe by W.P. Kinsella and...

Kevin Costner has always been candid with his opinions regarding his films. An accomplished filmmaker himself, the 70-year-old knew it from the first reading that his critically acclaimed movie Field of Dreams would be a cinematic success.

Now, more than 36 years after its release, Field of Dreams boasts an enviable score on Rotten Tomatoes. The Phil Alden Robinson directorial has garnered a respectable score of 7.5 on IMDb as well.

While there is seldom a way to ensure a film’s success, Costner once revealed that he was sure of the film the moment he read the script. The mystical elements and dream sequences of Field of Dreams won over the Oscar winner, who once claimed that he felt like he was harboring a secret when he realized the film would be a hit.

Kevin Costner had a notion that Field of Dreams was special

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Michael Schur and Chris Pratt are some of the most celebrated names in modern entertainment. Schur has earned acclaim for incredible work on shows like The Office and Parks and Recreation, the latter of which also helped catapult Pratt to stardom. Meanwhile, Pratt has transitioned into a full-fledged movie star, headlining major franchises since his days on the NBC sitcom.

However, their shared legacy goes beyond the beloved sitcom that launched their collaboration. In fact, Schur and Pratt were once poised to reunite on a passion project, a TV series based on Field of Dreams, which unfortunately never made it to air, reportedly due to Pratt himself.

Michael Schur was set to adapt Kevin Costner’s Field of Dreams for TV

Kevin Costner’s 1989 classic Field of Dreams isn’t just a film. The story of Ray Kinsella, a farmer who builds a baseball diamond in his cornfield after hearing a mysterious voice,...

Phil Alden Robinson's 1989 sports drama "Field of Dreams" is Americana at its corniest. In many ways, literally; the main character, Ray Kinsella (Kevin Costner), bulldozes a large portion of his corn farm in order to build a brand-new baseball diamond. Ray did so at the behest of a ghostly voice that instructed him, "If you build it, he will come." Sure enough, when he builds the diamond, the ghost of "Shoeless Joe" Jackson (Ray Liotta) appears on it, still wearing his Boston Black Sox uniform, and converses with him. 

Ghosts, time travel, and premonitions are a big part of "Field of Dreams," and it's implied that baseball itself is connected to divine powers that are eager to grant related wishes, calm hearts, allow for post-mortem redemption, and provide reconciliation between fathers and sons. Case in point: Ray and his wife Annie (Amy Madigan) have a dream about Fenway Park in Boston,...

We are almost to an unofficial holiday. Every May 4th is a goofy and fun one for fans of the Star Wars franchise.

But let's say, like every human being, you have seen all things Star Wars 50 times or many more times. You might want to see something some actors have been in, but not as part of your favorite sci-fi works. You're in luck because Netflix has options.

Sure, what your favorite streamer has regarding Harrison Ford projects is limited, but there are other people besides Han Solo. The four titles below will all be worth watching. Maybe start with the leading suggestion first, though.

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Netflix is not fooling around this April as it bulks up its slate for the first full month of spring. Romance films, comedies and dramas abound on the streamer with a few titles that launched at the end of March making it into the best new films to stream on Netflix in April.

For those in a more serious or wistful mood, The Life List and A Dog’s Way Home will pull at the heartstrings and help viewers feel all the feelings when they watch. Those in the mood for uplift can watch Rudy or The Breakfast Club or Field of Dreams. Those wanting a laugh can stream One of Them Days.

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This April, Netflix is bringing you a lot of entertainment, from the highly anticipated conclusion to the psychological crime thriller drama series You to the brutal Tom Hardy action film Havoc. However, for the purposes of this article, we are only including the films that are coming to Netflix this month and have an 80% or higher Rotten Tomatoes score. So, check out the seven best films that are coming to Netflix in April 2025 with an 80% or higher Rotten Tomatoes score.

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Over the years, Hollywood has delivered an abundance of memorable on-screen partnerships -- Bob Hope and Bing Crosby, Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau, Paul Newman and Robert Redford, Katherine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy, and Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan, among many others. Over 30 years after their first collaboration, it's probably safe to add Matt Damon and Ben Affleck to the list. 

Together, the dynamic duo have produced memorable entertainment aplenty, putting their remarkable chemistry to good use in everything from Kevin Smith's "Dogma" to Affleck's "Air." These guys have teamed up on nearly a dozen projects, even for a brief cameo or minor supporting role. Recently, their partnership has intensified with the aforementioned "Air" and Ridley Scott's "The Last Duel," it's a shame they haven't found more films to work on together over the years, because these boys are wicked smaht.

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This summer, Tim McGraw will go the distance by performing the first-ever concert at the iconic baseball diamond in a cornfield where Kevin Costner’s 1989 classic Field of Dreams was filmed. The one-of-a-kind live experience is set to take place August 30th in Dyersville, Iowa.

As a spoiler-y refresher (or if you’ve never seen the movie), Field of Dreams centers on Costner’s Ray Kinsella turning his farm into a baseball diamond after being compelled by a mysterious voice. The studio built an actual diamond in an actual cornfield for the movie, and the site has since played home to numerous events and baseball games over the years — even hosting seasonal games with The Ghost Players and two special MLB games.

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However, McGraw’s performance, created in partnership between StubHub and U.S. Concert Agency, will be the first major concert at the location.

Even in death, the late, great James Earl Jones remains a "Star Wars" legend, a Broadway icon, one of the most gifted orators in modern history, and a true titan of Hollywood. But if you're a baseball fan -- specifically a baseball movie fan -- he'll always be Terence Mann from "Field of Dreams." Jones' performance as the reclusive author-turned-ghost-baseball-observer is a major anchor for the classic film, grounding the loftier emotional beats. The movie might have felt even more grounded if the character hadn't been changed from the version of the character in the novel "Shoeless Joe," on which "Field of Dreams" is based.

In W.P. Kinsella's 1982 book, the writer sought out by protagonist Ray Kinsella isn't some made-up person, but J.D. Salinger, best known as the author of "The Catcher in the Rye." Though Salinger had already pulled back from public life when Kinsella's novel was published,...

For over 50 years, the late James Earl Jones' name in the credits of a film was reason enough to devote a couple of hours to a movie. Was it always a satisfying two hours? As someone who sat through "Allan Quatermain and the Lost City of Gold," "Three Fugitives," and "Soul Man," I can confidently say no.

This is more than fine. Jones was a working actor who took the "work" part seriously. As he told journalist Joe Leydon in 1989, "This is my profession. I do need to make a living at it, because I can't make a living any other way." So, when you're not getting offered, say, "The Great White Hope" every time out, you roll up your sleeves and do some time on the sets of "Blood Tide," "Best of the Best," and "Excessive Force" with no apologies. Those paychecks keep you afloat while you wait for...

Field of Dreams, arguably the greatest sports films ever made, is leaving Netflix at the end of this month, which means you can end the year in the best way possible by experiencing the magic one last time. Released in 1989, directed by Phil Alden Robinson, and based on W.P. Kinsella’s novel Shoeless Joe, Field of Dreams tells the unforgettable story of Iowa farmer Ray Kinsella, played by Kevin Costner. After hearing a mysterious voice whisper, "If you build it, he will come," Ray does what any sane man would do and decides he's going to turn his cornfield into a baseball diamond.

There isn't another sports movie quite like Field of Dreams. Released in 1989, this fantasy family drama starred Kevin Costner as Ray Kinsella, a struggling Iowa farmer who struggles even more to achieve his own dreams. To make things increasingly more complicated, he's told by a mysterious voice to build a baseball field in his backyard. Even stranger, he agrees, the financial strain be damned. For decades, audiences have flocked to Field of Dreams as the spectators do at the end of the film, considering it an inspirational and uplifting tale. Kevin Costner agrees. In fact, he agrees so much that he's gone so far as to compare his baseball flick to one of the greatest movies ever made, It's a Wonderful Life, and somehow, it just makes sense.

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Netflix has the biggest content library of any streaming service, and for that reason, many movies from the past are available on it. So, we thought about all the fans of old brilliant movies that are now characterized as classics and decided to compile a list of the best classic movies on Netflix that you should check out right now.

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You don't often see the great movies coming. Sure, some classics swagger their way into theaters (like "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer" did in 2023), but take a look at the vast majority of the movies on your favorites queue and you'll see titles that arrived with very little fanfare. Warner Bros. didn't expect "L.A. Confidential" to take off like it did, and Columbia Pictures was absolutely stunned when "The Shawshank Redemption" rebounded after a disappointing theatrical release to become one of the most beloved motion pictures in the history of the medium.

Then there's Universal and "Field of Dreams." Kevin Costner was a movie star in 1989 on the strength of "The Untouchables," "No Way Out" and "Bull Durham," but two of those three hits were adult-skewing entertainments that traded heavily on his sex appeal. "Field of Dreams" was ... really, what in...

Hollywood has seen a variety of acting legends come and go, from classic stars like Cary Grant and John Wayne to modern icons like Gary Oldman and Tom Hanks. As stars age up, some become stalwarts of modern cinema, playing the roles of wise mentors to younger actors, while others see their star fade and transition to lower-budget films. As a result, some actors finish their careers in relative obscurity to younger audiences, while others are lucky enough to go out with a bang.

Some actors and directors are so conscious of their career record that they become incredibly selective when it comes to movies they work on, trying to preserve a near-flawless record. That said, stars can never be certain of how their final movie will turn out, whether an issue of the final production or simply being a miss with audiences. From animated movies to critically acclaimed hits,...

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The 1980s is a decade known for many things, from the explosion of rock and roll to iconic films, like Terminator, The Empire Strikes Back, and Raiders of the Lost Ark. Despite the decade being arguably the most legendary in the history of film at least as far as modern audiences are concerned a lot of good movies continue to fly under the radar. From forgotten sequels to brilliant animated films, the decade has no shortage of films that were overshadowed by blockbuster hits.

Every decade has its share of overlooked gems and, the further back audiences look, the more forgotten gems they'll find. For a decade so packed full of influential and enduring stories, it's no surprise that some would only find success as cult classics. What makes a film underrated can be in the eye of the beholder, but it's...

As one of the most inspirational movies of all time, the meaning of Field of Dreams has many different interpretations, but Kevin Costners film boils down to a few key themes. The 1989 movie follows Ray Kinsella disappears into the cornfield with Shoeless Joe Jackson (Ray Liotta) and the other Field of Dreams players, suggesting Mann has also resolved his past regrets. The last player to leave the field is the catcher, whom Ray recognizes as his father as a young, happy man. Ray then realizes the field whispering ease his pain referred to his guilt over his torn relationship with his father.

Field of Dreams ends by panning from the father and son playing catch to a highway full of traffic.

John Kinsella (Dwier Brown) is introduced to Rays wife and daughter before Ray finally asks him to play catch. Field of Dreams ends by panning from the father and...

Kevin Costner has starred in a broad range of films over his distinguished career, including eight notable sports movies. Costner rose to prominence in the 1980s after a string of successful film roles, including two of his most famous sports movies. Since then, Costner has become known for his many roles in sports films and Western flicks. His acting and directing skills have earned him numerous accolades, ranging from Academy Awards to Golden Globes and a single Primetime Emmy.

While Kevin Costner's Western films played a big role in his career, sports movies are what really started him on his way to fame and fortune. Indeed, Costner is something of an icon in this genre, taking the lead role in some of the world's most memorable and recognizable sports movies. While not every sports film he has starred in turned out to be a hit, he has nailed enough of...

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He had perhaps the most famous voice in movie history despite growing up with a stutter. James Earl Jones breathed life into the evil Darth Vader and the regal Mufasa. On screen, he brought power and gravity to important characters in thrillers and family films. If you want to remember this cinematic giant, we pulled together his greatest performances now available to stream.

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James Earl Jones, the revered actor who voiced Star Wars villain Darth Vader, starred in Field of Dreams and many other films and Broadway shows and is an Egot winner, died this morning at his home in Dutchess County, NY. He was 93.

His reps at Independent Artist Group confirmed the news to Deadline.

Widely regarded as among the world’s great stage and screen actors Jones is one of the few entertainers to have won the Egot, though his Academy Award was Honorary. Jones has received two Primetime Emmy Awards, a Daytime Emmy, a spoken-word Grammy Award in 1977 and three Tony Awards.

The actor amassed nearly 200 screen credits during his brilliant 60-year career, starting some early-’60s TV guest roles and Stanley Kubrick’s 1964 classic Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964). He probably is best known for his voice...

Field of Dreams is one of Kevin Costner's best sports movies, earning 4 stars from Roger Ebert and three Academy Award nominations. The film, based on W.P. Kinsella's book "Shoeless Joe," stars Costner as a farmer inspired to build a baseball field on his land. Field of Dreams, a box office success in 1989, showcases themes of love, spirituality, and eternal connection, appealing to sports and non-sports fans alike.

Legendary film critic Roger Ebert gave the Kevin Costner movie Field of Dreams a perfect 4-star review. Considered one of Costner's best sports movies, Field of Dreams was nominated for three Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Original Score, and Best Adapted Screenplay. While Costner is celebrated for his Western movies, he has also made an indelible impact on sports movies, particularly ones that center around baseball, like Bull Durham, For the Love of the Game, and Field of Dreams.

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Chris Pratt nearly starred in a "Field of Dreams" remake that never came to fruition, according to new reporting from Puck's Lesley Goldberg. In a feature for the website titled "The Best and Worst Deals of the Peak TV Era," Puck News revealed that "Guardians of the Galaxy" star Pratt was at one point slated to head up a Peacock series remake of the 1989 sports film, but reportedly "abruptly" dropped out of the project.

The TV show version was initially going to be developed by Mike Schur, the comedy mastermind behind shows like "Brooklyn Nine-Nine," "The Good Place," and the show that gave Pratt his breakout role, "Parks and Recreation." When the show was initially announced in 2021, Lisa Katz, the President of NBCUniversal Television and Streaming, said that "Field of Dreams" has "remained a fan favorite" for years, and that Schur was the right person to tackle the project.

In news that might leave fans of Field of Dreams and Chris Pratt wondering what could have been, it has been revealed that the Guardians of the Galaxy star was almost the lead in a television reboot of the beloved 1989 baseball film. The project, which was being developed for Peacock by The Good Place and Parks and Recreation creator Mike Schur, would have brought Pratt back to the small screen in a major way. The original Field of Dreams film, starring Kevin Costner, is based on the 1982 W. P. Kinsella novel Shoeless Joe. The movie follows Ray Kinsella, a farmer who builds a baseball diamond in his cornfield, only to find it magically populated by the ghosts of baseball legends. The film was a massive hit, grossing $84.4 million against a $15 million budget, and earning three Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture.

Chris Pratt almost starred in a Field of Dreams TV show, but abruptly left the $15 million per episode project. The Peacock series was in development with Parks and Recreation creator Mike Schur before Pratt's departure. The show might have been a hit for Peacock if not for Pratt's exit.

Chris Pratt was reportedly almost the lead of a Field of Dreams TV show. The Field of Dreams movie, which premiered in 1989, was based on the 1982 W. P. Kinsella novel Shoeless Joe and followed Ray Kinsella (Kevin Costner), a farmer who builds a baseball diamond in a cornfield and begins playing with the ghosts of famous baseball players. The movie was a hit, grossing $84.4 million against a $15 million budget and eventually being nominated for three Academy Awards, including Best Picture.

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One Kevin Costner classic which he starred in at the beginning of his career will finally have a new streaming home next month. Field of Dreams, the 1989 supernatural baseball movie starring Costner alongside James Earl Jones, Amy Madigan, and Timothy Busfield, will officially begin streaming on Netflix starting September 1. The film follows Iowa farmer Ray Kinsella (Costner) who is inspired by a voice in his head to turn his average cornfield into a place where baseball players can live out their wildest dreams. In addition to Costner, Jones, Madigan, and Busfield, Field of Dreams also stars the late Ray Liotta, Gaby Hoffman, and Dwier Brown, and currently sits at impressive scores of 88% from critics and 86% from general audiences on the aggregate site Rotten Tomatoes.

When it comes to the most cherished relationships in life, family ties often hit a home run, don’t they? And, let’s face it—family relationships are the secret sauce in many of the most meaningful film stories ever told. But if we’re talking about films that really knock it out of the park when it comes to capturing the father-son bond, Field of Dreams takes the cake.

Kevin Costner in a still from Field of Dreams | Credit: Universal Pictures

This 1989 gem, directed by Phil Alden Robinson and starring Kevin Costner, James Earl Jones, Amy Madigan, and Ray Liotta, is the cinematic equivalent of a grand slam. It’s the story of Ray Kinsella, an ordinary farmer whose life is haunted by a fractured relationship with his late father.

But here’s the twist: Some fans have woken up to the fact that this film was specifically aimed at those missing their dads.

Looking to celebrate Father’s Day with a classic movie? Nearly every streaming service offers something to celebrate dads, but we’ve pulled together some of the best movies we’ve seen to mark the holiday. Whether you’ve got an action hero dad, a tender-hearted dad, an estranged dad, or a dad shepherding you through a cinematic hellscape, there’s a movie to fit your mood.

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Ray Kinsella is an Iowa farmer who hears a mysterious voice telling him to turn his cornfield into a baseball diamond. He does, but the voice’s directions don’t stop — even after the spirits of deceased ballplayers turn up to play.

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Kevin Costner has scored some really epic projects throughout his decades-long career, with Field of Dreams (1989), Dances with Wolves (1990), and Yellowstone (2018) ranking among his top bests.

But while he has achieved a lot of success and stardom through the same, it seems like not all of his co-stars shared that pleasant experience while working with him.

Kevin Costner. | Credit: Bill Ingalls/Wikimedia Commons.

This stands especially true while talking about his 1989 sports/fantasy masterpiece, considering the minimal but interestingly not-so-nice things Costner’s younger co-star and actress Gaby Hoffmann had to say about working with him.

In comparison, she had a ton of better things to say while gushing on and on about working with Ray Liotta, who was another one of her co-stars in the film.

Gaby Hoffmann Didn’t Have the Finest Experience with Kevin Costner

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Phil Alden Robinson chose Kevin Costner over Robin Williams for Field of Dreams due to Costner's grounded reputation. Costner's career was defined by Field of Dreams, leading to further success with movies like Dances With Wolves. Robin Williams, despite being a big star, lost the role in Field of Dreams to Costner due to the director's vision for the character.

Kevin Costners role of Ray Kinsella in the 90s movie Field of Dreams could almost have been played by Robin Williams, but Costner won the role for one very specific reason. While speaking about many of his iconic movies in a retrospect for GQ, Costner discussed his catching in the baseball drama, and how director Phil Alden Robinson wanted him for the role rather than Williams because he believed Costners more grounded reputation would add to the believability of the character.

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Costner's casting in Field of Dreams came because director Robinson believed he was better suited than Robin Williams for the role. The decision paid off, showcasing Costner's talent and helping him establish himself as a serious actor beyond the comedy realm. Field of Dreams' impact on MLB and audiences proves that sometimes risks are necessary, even when they involve passing over big stars.

After beating Robin Williams to star in Field of Dreams, Kevin Costner is opening up about how the decision was made. Based on a 1982 book by W. P. Kinsella, the movie featured Costner as Ray Kinsella. Kinsella builds a baseball field that draws the ghosts of baseball players, including his late father in Field of Dreams' ending. It became a classic hit, earning $84 million on a budget of $15 million and inspiring the real-world MLB at Field of Dreams game.

The decision to cast Costner helped to ignite his career,...

Kevin Costner has been acting for over four decades, and he has also directed several critically acclaimed films, including the Oscar-winner Dances With Wolves. However, despite his illustrious career, Costner admitted that he did make some decisions that haunt him.

Kevin Costner is a well-respected actor in the movie industry, and his Oscar-winning film Dances With Wolves, which won Best Picture and Best Director, among other Oscars, certified him as a giant in the Western genre. With a career involving many genres, the actor admitted in a recent interview with GQ that he made a big career mistake.

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In a blow to movie lovers and sports fans alike, Field of Dreams is set to leave Prime Video at the end of this month. As the clock ticks down, now is the perfect time to revisit this timeless classic and understand why it remains the pinnacle of sports movies. Released in 1989, Field of Dreams quickly cemented its place in cinematic history. Directed by Phil Alden Robinson and based on W.P. Kinsellas novel Shoeless Joe, the film tells the story of Iowa farmer Ray Kinsella, played by Kevin Costner. When Ray hears a mysterious voice urging him, "If you build it, he will come," he takes a leap of faith, plowing under his cornfield to construct a baseball diamond.

Kevin Costner recalls meeting Damon and Affleck as excited young extras on the set of Field of Dreams. The duo's synergy and energy stood out to Costner, who noted their enthusiasm and mimicked actions. Affleck and Damon's early friendship and creative partnership blossomed, leading to collaborations like Good Will Hunting.

Kevin Costner recalls meeting Matt Damon and Ben Affleck on the set of Field of Dreams. Before they were the A-list superstars they are today, Affleck and Damon were young people who played unnamed extras in a Fenway park scene in Field of Dreams. This Costner-lead drama told the story of a man named Ray Kinsella who makes it his life goal to build a baseball field in his backyard, for the most magical baseball reunion game to ever be played.

Field of Dreams is available to watch on Prime Video.

Speaking on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Costner explains his first meeting with Damon and Affleck.

With a career spanning several decades, Kevin Costner has established himself as one of the most iconic leading men along with acclaimed filmmakers in Hollywood. While the actor has recently gained recognition as the patriarch of the Dutton family in the Western drama Yellowstone, Costner also has a long-standing association with baseball movies, including the 1989 film Field of Dreams.

Kevin Costner in a still from Field of Dreams | Credit: Universal Pictures

However, the actor later revealed that he was not the sole contender chosen to play the midwestern farmer who builds a baseball field in his backyard, as Robin Williams was also considered for the role before the filmmaker changed his mind.

Field of Dreams Director Chose Kevin Costner Over Robin Williams

Directed by Phil Alden Robinson, Field of Dreams follows a farmer who goes on to build a baseball field in his cornfield after he starts hearing voices along...

Believe it or not, even the most beloved movies can face initial skepticism from actors. Field of Dreams, a 1989 classic, became more than just a sports movie. It delved into deeper themes like redemption, family, and the importance of pursuing dreams. Despite its universal appeal, Ray Liotta, who played the memorable character “Shoeless” Joe Jackson, wasn’t immediately sold on the story.

Ray Liotta as “Shoeless” Joe Jackson in Field of Dreams

At first, the idea of ghosts playing baseball in a cornfield seemed a bit too far-fetched for him. However, he changed his mind and decided to be part of it, thanks to the great friendships he formed with the cast, especially Kevin Costner.

Friendship With Kevin Costner Persuaded Ray Liotta to Reconsider a Flick

Kevin Costner and Ray Liotta in Field of Dreams

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Ray Liotta had reservations about the Field of Dreams script, but joined the movie due to a cast including Kevin Costner and Burt Lancaster. Liotta's portrayal of Shoeless Joe adds depth to the film, exploring redemption and family themes beyond baseball. The actor visited the set on his days off just to watch Burt Lancaster work, illustrating the respect and admiration among the cast.

Even though Field of Dreams has etched its way into the hearts of many, Ray Liotta wasn't sold on the idea when he first read the script. Field of Dreams transcends baseball, exploring themes of redemption, family, and the power of dreams. The 1989 movie follows Iowa farmer Ray Kinsella (Kevin Costner) as he embarks on a journey of faith, turning his cornfield into a baseball diamond on the advice of the mysterious Field of Dreams voice. This leap of faith brings forth the ghosts of baseball legends,...

Jimmy Kimmel hosted the 96th Academy Awards (Oscars), where some of the most successful films of the previous year were honored. He was quick to break into his bag of prepared one-liners, even though he acknowledged the show was running five minutes behind schedule. He proceeded to roast several of the night’s most prominent guests, such as Christopher Nolan, Bradley Cooper, and Robert Downey Jr.

After the drama and controversy of Kimmel’s time hosting this year’s Oscars, fans are seeking a new face to take on the prestigious role next year. And it appears that the ideal candidate is none other than the hilarious and beloved John Mulaney. Why? His Oscar presentation for Best Sound was arguably the most unexpected moment; his performance was well-received by fans.

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John Mulaney Hilariously Broke Down The Whole Field of Dreams Story

Known for his sharp wit,...

All dads are not created equal. Some offer unconditional love, some take a firm-but-fair approach, some are rolling stones, some are actual Rolling Stones, and some are The Great Santini. It's a cosmic crap shoot as to which kind of paterfamilias you wind up with, and even an ideal upbringing can morph into a contentious relationship over time. Life, and human beings, are weird that way.

This is why there is no shortage of fiction dealing with dads. We're especially flush with tales centered on the always tricky father-son dynamic. Whole civilizations have come and gone, but dudes have always been hung up for one reason or another on their pops. And over the past 40 years, no actor has been more closely associated with the dramatic exploration of this occasionally fraught kinship than Kevin Costner.

Indeed, the first film that comes to mind for many when they rattle off their...

Phil Alden Robinson's "Field of Dreams" was the sleeper hit of spring 1989. Based on W.P. Kinsella's wistful novel "Shoeless Joe," the film connected with audiences of all ages, but Baby Boomers in particular. Kevin Costner's Ray Kinsella, like many former hippies, became estranged from his parents during the late 1960s. All Ray had was his dad, and all they had in common was baseball, but even that became a contentious issue. A young and fiery Ray finally hit his breaking point, said something awful to his dad, and never saw him again.

That awful utterance and subsequent shunning gets rectified in the waning moments of "Field of Dreams," and if you saw the film during its initial theatrical release, you beheld the heartening spectacle of mainstream moviegoers, especially men, hanging out through the credits longer than usual. Robinson had crafted the most pulverizing male weepie since Buzz Kulik's "Brian's Song,...

Peacock's planned adaptation of "Field of Dreams" would have featured Kristen Bell, Nick Offerman and more. The series would have included a storyline about Black players trying out for the Boston Red Sox. Despite significant preparation, including the construction of sets resembling the original film, financial issues led to the cancelation of the project.

A Field of Dreams series adaptation was in the works at Peacock, but that dream was dashed when the streamer announced they would not move forward with the series. Michael Schur, who was tied to the project as a writer and executive producer, recently revealed some details that hinted at the possibility of greatness had the reimagining transpired. During an appearance on the Pablo Torre Finds Out podcast, Schur shared that the series' cast would have included Kristen Bell, Andre Braugher, William Jackson Harper, and Nick Offerman (who recently appeared in Prime Video's short-lived A League of Their Own...

If Peacock had built it, look who would have come!

A year and a half after the streaming outlet pulled the plug on his Field of Dreams adaptation, executive producer Mike Schur has revealed the ill-fated limited series’ all-star lineup — an A-list roster that would’ve brought together veterans of Schur comedies Brooklyn Nine-Nine, The Good Place and Parks and Recreation, all under one clubhouse.

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Netflix is nothing if not a goldmine of content, with basically something to watch for everyone, and today we are making a list of the best new movies coming to Netflix in September 2023 that you can watch in the upcoming month. The movies in this list are ranked according to their availability dates.

Arrival (September 1)

Synopsis: When mysterious spacecrafts touch down across the globe, an elite team – lead by expert linguist Louise Banks (Amy Adams) – is brought together to investigate. As mankind teeters on the verge of global war, Banks and the team race against time for answers – and to find them, she will take a chance that could threaten her life, and quite possibly humanity.

Field of Dreams (September 1)

Synopsis: “If you build it, he will come.” With these words, Iowa farmer Ray Kinsella (Kevin Costner) is inspired by a voice he can’t ignore to pursue a dream he can hardly believe.

Kevin Costner has starred in several films about baseball, and they're all remarkably different. Both "Bull Durham" and "For Love of the Game" combine romance with America's National Pastime, yet the former is a funny, flirtatious romp that parallels the mechanics of the sport with the rituals of human courtship. The latter, on the other hand, is an elegiac melodrama about the things we prioritize in life and just how hard it is to bid farewell to the life you used to have upon reaching a crossroads.

Phil Alden Robinson's classic "Field of Dreams" exists somewhere at the nexus of those two films, merging a baseball fable with a poignant story about regret but with a fantasy twist. The film, which adapts W. P. Kinsella's 1982 book "Shoeless Joe," casts Costner as Ray Kinsella, an everyman who, like other Boomers, was once a child of '60s counter-culturalism. He's...

Ray Kinsella hears many different messages from a disembodied voice throughout 1989’s Field Of Dreams, but one in particular has a special meaning. Based on the novel Shoeless Joe by W. P. Kinsella, Field Of Dreams follows Iowa farmer Ray Kinsella, who literally bets the farm when he is seemingly compelled by spirits to build a baseball field in the middle of his cornfield. True to the message that Ray hears promising “if you build it, he will come,” the spirits of several famous baseball players eventually appear to play night games at Ray’s field.

The messages don’t stop after Ray builds his baseball field, however. While at a baseball game at Fenway Park with author Terence Mann, Ray and Terence hear a message from the voice saying “go the distance." While all the messages that Ray hears in Field Of Dreams are important, the voice telling him...

Before 1987, Kevin Costner might've been best known in Hollywood for the movie in which he didn't appear.

Lawrence Kasdan's "The Big Chill" gave just about everyone involved a massive career boost, and probably would've done likewise for Costner had he not been cut out of the film. He played Alex Marshall, the character whose death by suicide brings a group of college friends back together for a fall weekend in South Carolina. Though Kasdan shot flashbacks featuring Costner, he ultimately cut them out of the movie, which became a Baby Boomer favorite.

Costner's bid for movie stardom officially began in 1985, with lead roles in Kevin Reynolds' "Fandango" (another Boomer nostalgia piece) and John Badham's "American Flyers." He also landed a flashy supporting role in Lawrence Kasdan's Western throwback, "Silverado." The first two films not only bombed, they barely received a theatrical release, while Kasdan's movie performed well below the studio's commercial expectations.