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Set in a dystopian tomorrow Kevin Reynolds helmedWaterworld(1995) washed ashore in theaters nearly 30 years ago, as one of the most infamous summer sci-fi films, starring Kevin Costner. Despite the iconic amalgamation of Aquatic Western with a science-fiction twist, the movie became famous for its outrageous budget and behind-the-scenes creative battles.
Years later looking back at Kevin Reynolds’Waterworld, it seems a lot of those issues could have been avoided with quick thinking and foresight. Or maybe, Kevin Costner could have simply listened to Steven Spielberg’s advice, especially after he reached out to the director for suggestions, ahead of shooting.
Kevin Costner Sought Steven Spielberg’s Advice Ahead ofWaterworld
Playing the role of a mysterious wanderer in a post-apocalyptic world,Kevin Costnercatered to the character of Mariner in Kevin Reynolds’ renowned 1995 action sci-fiWaterworld. However, ahead of starring in the movie, the actor considered it right to seek advice from acclaimed filmmaker Steven Spielberg, who was experienced with shooting on water, given his cult classicJaws.
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According toWaterworldscreenwriter Peter Rader, who spoke withYahoo, noted the conversation between Kevin Costner and Steven Spielberg. Rader disclosed that Costner sought Spielberg’s advice days before starting the production of the movie, and the filmmaker apparently had a very strong recommendation for the actor.
“Kevin said, ‘Steven, I’m doing this Waterworld movie, and we’re shooting on water. Do you have any advice for me?’ And Spielberg was unequivocal: ‘Do not shoot on water! You’re going to need a couple of shots on water, so use second unit for that. Do all of your coverage in a tank or a stage.’” Rader shared.
Steven Spielberg was well aware of what he was saying to Kevin Costner. Given that his own experience filmingJawswas a nightmare, which was followed by a significant surge in budget, the director didn’t wantCostner to face the same issue. Therefore trying to save Kevin Reynolds’Waterworld, Spielberg offered his honest and most important advice.
Dismissing Spielberg’s Suggestion Led toWaterworld’s Troubled Production
Unfortunately, despite personally seeking Steven Spielberg’s advice, Kevin Costner dismissed his suggestions, because Kevin Reynolds decided to go ahead with his plans to shoot on the Pacific Ocean waters. Therefore, supporting Reynolds, Costner had to disregard Spielberg’s piece of wisdom, when it came to implementing it in production.
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Kevin Costner shunnedSteven Spielberg‘s advice and eventually,Waterworldsuffered significantly during production. Although the production complications weren’t exclusively due to filming on water, ignoring the filmmaker’s suggestions certainly aggravated the situation. Without a doubt, shooting on real water bodies made the film look stunning, but it certainly wasn’t worth the trouble and money.
AlthoughSteven Spielberg’sJawswas able to overcomethe hurdles it faced during production and come out stronger than expected, Kevin Costner’sWaterworldfailed to make a similar impact. While Jaws became a super successful cult classic, Kevin Reynolds’ 1995 action sci-fi merely qualified as a success for earning $264M against its $175M production budget viaThe Numbers.
Waterworldis available on Prime Video.
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Krittika Mukherjee is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on films, TV shows, and celebrity news with over 3,000 articles published. With an educational background in Journalism, and a keen interest in filmmaking, Krittika blends factual precision with creative flair, when crafting her editorials, or dissecting fan theories.Her coverage often includes news and analyses of critically acclaimed films, celebrity news, and franchises like the Wizarding World, LOTR, DC, and MCU—particularly Harry Potter, Fantastic Beasts, Superheroes, and fan theories. As a Wizarding World aficionado, Krittika has spent countless hours exploring hidden backstories, unadapted book moments, spells, and trivias surrounding J.K. Rowling’s lore.An imaginative writer with a way with words, Krittika has worked as an entertainment journalist for the past two years and a web content writer for a year. She brought her experience and expertise to FandomWire to pursue her desire for sipping coffee while dissecting films and tracking celebrity drama.
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