Kevin Costner RemembersField of DreamsCostar James Earl Jones: 'Only He Could Bring That Kind of Magic'

Mar. 15, 2025

Kevin Costner and James Earl Jones in ‘Field of Dreams’.Photo:Alamy

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Field of Dreamsbrought magic to the big screen, andJames Earl Jones’ performance oppositeKevin Costnerwas an essential ingredient.

In a tribute to Jones, who died on Monday, Sept. 9 at the age of 93, Costner recalled acting alongside Jones' magical presence in the 1989 baseball classic.

“That booming voice. That quiet strength. The kindness that he radiated. So much can be said about his legacy, so I’ll just say how thankful I am that part of it includesField of Dreams,” Costner, 69, wrote alongside a slideshow of stills from the film.

“If you’ve seen it, you know that this movie wouldn’t be the same with anyone else in his role. Only he could bring that kind of magic to a movie about baseball and a corn field in Iowa. I’m grateful to have been a witness to him making that magic happen,” Costner continued. “Rest in peace, friend.”

One of the film’s turning points comes when Jones delivers a famous monologue about the importance of baseball, leading up to the film’s famous line.

James Earl Jones in 2014.Jesse Dittmar for The Washington Post/Getty

Jesse Dittmar for The Washington Post/Getty

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Jones starred in countless classic movies, including another hit baseball movie, 1993’sThe Sandlot. He was also the voice of Darth Vader in theStar Warsmovies and Mufasa in Disney’sThe Lion King. Jones was a member of theEGOT Club, having received an honorary Oscar, three Tony Awards, a Grammy Award and three Emmy Awards.

source: people.com