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Between some of his best-known roles, Costner starred as the main character, Sonny Weaver Jr., in Draft Day. The sports drama never gained too much attention, seeing very modest box office results and moderate reviews. Kevin Costner has starred in several sports movies throughout his career, so Draft Day often gets overshadowed, but it does provide a very interesting look into one particular aspect of professional football that is not covered often.
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The Movie Centers On The NFL Draft
Costner's character, Sonny Weaver Jr., in Draft Day is the general manager of the Cleveland Browns. The movie takes place, unsurprisingly, on NFL draft day, during which the general managers of football teams across the country vie for the top college players to their professional teams. The day is undeniably stressful for Sonny as he attempts to bargain with other managers to get the best possible players for his team, but he also has more personal problems surrounding his love life and family on his mind.
Draft Day features a ton of cameos from real people in the football world, whether that be the players themselves or various executives and sportscasters.
Draft Day faced some criticism from industry professionals for its inaccuracies and has never become hugely popular, but it also has a lot of great things going for it, both for football fans and for more general movie audiences. Draft Day features a ton of cameos from real people in the football world, whether that be the players themselves or various executives and sportscasters. Beyond the guest appearances, Draft Day also features a great cast that give impressive performances, including Jennifer Garner, Denis Leary, Sam Elliot, Ellen Burstyn, Chadwick Boseman, and more.
Draft Day Is Being Turned Into A TV Show Over A Decade After The Movie Released
The Series Will Have A Key Twist
It was recently announced that Costner's 2014 football movie was confirmed to be getting a new TV adaptation, but there is one big change in store for audiences. Rather than focusing on the NFL draft as the movie did, the Draft Day series will focus on the NBA draft instead. The series will be adapted by Lionsgate Television and SpringHill Company, which was founded by LeBron James, showing that the series will certainly be in good hands to portray the world of professional basketball.
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The series is still very early in its development, so not much is known about the story, characters, or cast so far. Given how closely many people follow basketball, the series does have a lot of potential to become successful with sports fans, but that could still be dependent on many factors. Since the same could have been said about the Draft Day movie, which never found much of an audience, the success of the series could come down to finding the right cast, real players getting involved, and having a gripping yet realistic story.
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- Release Date
- April 7, 2014
- Runtime
- 120minutes
- Director
- Ivan Reitman
WHERE TO WATCH
StreamingRENTBUYStarring Kevin Costner, Denis Leary, and Jennifer Garner, Draft Day is a Drama and Sports-centric film directed by Ivan Reitman. The 2014 release has Costner posing as the general manager for the Cleveland Browns and the tense moments and decisions that must be made when the NFL team acquires the first pick in the Draft.
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- Birthdate
- January 18, 1955
- Birthplace
- Lynwood, California, United States
- Height
- 6 feet 1 inch
- Notable Projects
- Yellowstone, Dances With Wolves, The Untouchables
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