Kevin Costner Signs On for New Docuseries

Kevin Costner Signs On for New Docuseries

Kevin Costner Signs On , for New Docuseries.

As alleged 'Yellowstone' drama continues to play out and Costner's role within the show reportedly remains uncertain.

The 68-year-old actor has landed himself a new series.

He will host and executive produce a show for the History Channel called 'Kevin Costner's The West.'.

Historian Doris Kearns Goodwin will executive produce as well.

The docuseries will be eight episodes and explore aspects of the "Wild West.".

The docuseries will be eight episodes and explore aspects of the "Wild West.".

This particular West project is significant for me as it marks a return to The History Channel, the home of my first foray into television with the 'Hatfields & McCoys,' , Kevin Costner, via statement.

... and an opportunity to partner with the legendary biographer and historian Doris Kearns Goodwin, who so artfully weaves together important stories that are at once expansive, intimate and true, Kevin Costner, via statement.

Goodwin also issued a statement.

Kevin Costner’s body of work on the American West has defined him as one of the finest storytellers of this genre and of our time, Doris Kearns Goodwin, historian, via statement.

What a privilege it is for my partner Beth Laski and I to collaborate with Kevin and his team and our trusted colleagues at The History Channel and Radical Media.., Doris Kearns Goodwin, historian, via statement.

... to portray with authenticity and accuracy a sweeping and nuanced portrait of the American West and its people, places and movements at this pivotal time in American history, Doris Kearns Goodwin, historian, via statement