Scott Eastwood Recounts Clint Eastwood Sending Kevin Costner Home for ‘Big Ego’
Scott Eastwood shared an anecdote about his father, director Clint Eastwood, sending actor Kevin Costner home from a film set due to having a "big ego".
Portland, OR, August 16, 2026 —
Scott Eastwood recently shared an anecdote involving his father, legendary director Clint Eastwood, and actor Kevin Costner. According to Eastwood, Clint Eastwood once sent Costner home from a film set because he perceived Costner to have a “big ego.”
The story was recounted by Scott Eastwood, who did not specify the exact film or the date of the incident. He described the situation as his father, Clint Eastwood, observing Costner’s demeanor on set and deciding to take action.
Eastwood stated that his father’s approach was direct, telling Costner that he had “a big ego” and sending him away from the production. The details regarding the immediate aftermath or any specific resolution to the situation were not provided in the anecdote.
This account offers a brief glimpse into the on-set dynamics that can occur during filmmaking, particularly involving established directors and actors known for their strong personalities. Clint Eastwood, a prolific director and actor, has a reputation for a no-nonsense approach to filmmaking, while Kevin Costner is a decorated actor and director himself.
No further information was provided regarding the specific film, the timeline of the events, or any subsequent interactions between Clint Eastwood and Kevin Costner concerning this incident.
Story summarized from the original created by Kelly Corbett on www.oregonlive.com, see more information here.
