Kevin Costner revealed in a recent interview that Princess Diana once had a crush on him. He shared that Prince William told him about Diana’s feelings during a secret meeting about 15 years after Costner’s film, The Bodyguard, was released in 1992. Costner had planned to cast Diana in a sequel to the film, and he had a sweet conversation with Prince William about it.
During the private meeting with Prince William in England, Costner learned about Diana’s interest in starring in a sequel to The Bodyguard. He mentioned that it was Sarah Ferguson, another member of the royal family, who initially brought the project to Diana’s attention. Costner recalls fondly his conversations with Diana about the potential sequel, and how she came very close to working alongside him in the project.
Costner disclosed that Diana’s interest in a sequel to The Bodyguard was genuine, and the studio had liked the idea of having her in a role similar to Whitney Houston’s in the original film. He remembers Diana asking questions about the potential role, including if there would be a kissing scene, showing a mix of excitement and nervousness due to the governed nature of her life as a princess. Costner mentioned that Diana’s involvement in the sequel was cut short due to her tragic death in 1997.
In a 2019 interview, Costner mentioned that he had received the script for the sequel just one day before Diana’s passing. He expressed his fond memories of working with Houston in the original Bodyguard film, describing her as someone he loved and believed was the perfect fit for the lead role. Despite Costner’s desire to work with Diana on the sequel, her untimely death prevented the project from moving forward.
Costner, currently starring in Horizon: An American Saga, shared that Diana was very close to being cast in the sequel to The Bodyguard, and he has cherished memories of their conversations and interactions while considering her for the role. Though the project with Diana never came to fruition due to her tragic accident, Costner continues to hold onto the memories of their discussions and the potential of working together on the film. Princess Diana’s interest in the sequel to The Bodyguard remains a heartfelt memory for Costner, showcasing the admiration and respect the two held for each other.
