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Kevin Costner's decision to star in Waterworld instead of The Shawshank Redemption in the early '90s is considered a major career misstep, as Waterworld was a costly box office failure and he missed out on a potentially iconic role in one of the greatest films of all time. Despite Waterworld's initial success, its reputation as a flop and Costner's subsequent career struggles highlight the impact of such choices.
Kevin Costner's career took a hit in the mid-90s with the critical and commercial failures of "Waterworld" and "The Postman." "Waterworld" was panned by critics and failed at the box office, while "The Postman" received negative reviews and earned only $20.8 million against an $80 million budget. The film also received five Golden Raspberry awards, including Worst Picture and Worst Actor. As a result, Costner took a break from acting and directing, returning six years later with the more favorably received film "Open Range."