Kevin Costner revealed a painful health issue during the filming of “Hidden Figures”

Kevin Costner revealed a painful health issue during the filming of "Hidden Figures" Kevin Costner revealed a painful health issue during the filming of “Hidden Figures” (Instagram / @kevincostner)

At 69, Kevin Costner talked about some challenges faced during the filming of “Hidden Figures” in 2016.

In an interview with People magazine, the actor revealed that at the time he was suffering from kidney stones and had to resort to morphine to alleviate the intense pain he was experiencing.

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Costner mentioned that he worked on an IV drip for 10 days and later needed medication to continue acting, hiding the needle marks with long-sleeved clothing.

Kevin Costner revealed a painful health issue during the filming of "Hidden Figures" (YouTube / @People)


Kevin Costner revealed a painful health issue during the filming of “Hidden Figures” (YouTube / @People)

Despite the pain, the actor emphasized his determination not to miss work, even under difficult circumstances.



In the film, Kevin Costner plays the role of Al Harrison, an influential NASA character in the story based on true events.

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Source: People

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