Kevin Costner Signs On , for New Docuseries.<br />As alleged 'Yellowstone' drama continues to play out and Costner's role within the show reportedly remains uncertain.<br />the 68-year-old actor has <br />landed himself a new series.<br />He will host and executive produce a show for the History Channel called 'Kevin Costner's The West.'.<br />Historian Doris Kearns Goodwin <br />will executive produce as well.<br />The docuseries will be eight episodes and explore aspects of the "Wild West.".<br />The docuseries will be eight episodes and explore aspects of the "Wild West.".<br />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.<br />... and an opportunity to partner with the legendary biographer and historian Doris Kearns Goodwin, who so artfully weaves together important stories that are <br />at once expansive, intimate and true, Kevin Costner, via statement.<br />Goodwin also issued a statement.<br />Kevin Costner’s body of work <br />on the American West has defined <br />him as one of the finest storytellers <br />of this genre and of our time, Doris Kearns Goodwin, historian, via statement.<br />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 <br />and Radical Media.., Doris Kearns Goodwin, historian, via statement.<br />... 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
