‘Bull Durham’: Kevin Costner Would Sign Up for a Sequel Under 1 Specific Circumstance
Bull Durham is a popular sports comedy romance starring an impressive cast ensemble. The 1988 movie stands the test of time with plenty of laughs and characters that audiences care about. However, some audiences believe that there’s room for the story to continue moving forward with another installment. Bull Durham star Kevin Costner said that he’s willing to return for a sequel under a specific circumstance involving the filmmaker.
Kevin Costner leads ‘Bull Durham’ as Crash Davis
Writer/director Ron Shelton explores a story set in Durham, North Carolina. The Bulls minor league baseball team doesn’t have a whole lot going for it. However, some of the players would argue that the presence of the beautiful woman named Annie Savoy (Susan Sarandon) is a huge positive. Every season, she selects a new team member with who she plans to have a fling. However, this year is different.
Bull Durham sees Annie’s sudden interest in a new recruit named Ebby Calvin Laloosh (Tim Robbins), who soon goes by the name “Nuke,” and Crash Davis (Costner). The two male players initially don’t get along, although they soon must learn to work together. They prove to be an efficient team, as Crash teaches Nuke how to become a better pitcher and how to follow the catcher’s lead. Crash and Nuke begin to learn how to achieve true happiness.
Kevin Costner would return for a sequel under 1 specific circumstance
The Dan Patrick Show interviewed Costner about a potential Bull Durham sequel. He would consider returning to play Crash, although it would have to be under very certain circumstances. Shelton’s continued involvement is necessary for the story. Additionally, Costner would need to think that the story makes sense to continue.
“I could if Ron [Shelton] wrapped his arms around it and got it to that point where he thought it was good and I thought it was good … I’ll do a sequel, it hasn’t been a part of my career makeup but … “
Costner further explained that many modern sequels to incredible movies often fall short. He wouldn’t want Bull Durham to be a cash grab and would need for it to work under the right conditions. Costner believes that Shelton’s involvement in a good script is of the utmost importance.
‘Bull Durham’ is one of the great sports comedy romances
Critics and audiences enjoyed Bull Durham on release. It continues to soar thanks to Costner, Sarandon, and Robbins’ brilliant performances. Additionally, the film’s sense of humor has audiences returning to the film for repeat viewings. It’s often called one of the best sports movies of all time.
Bull Durham made it all the way to the Oscars for Best Writing, Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen. However, it lost out to Ronald Bass and Barry Morrow’s Rain Man. Nevertheless, Bull Durham is one of Costner’s most iconic film performances to date.
