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Kevin Costner Endured Kidney Stones, Morphine Drip While Filming 'Hidden Figures'

The actor revealed he worked through intense pain and IV treatments during the 2016 shoot.

  • Costner developed kidney stones three days into filming and required a morphine drip for pain management.
  • Despite his condition, he did not miss a single day of work on the set.
  • The IV treatments left visible bruising, forcing him to adjust his wardrobe to conceal the marks.
  • Costner collaborated closely with the director to refine his character's portrayal.
  • 'Hidden Figures' was a critical and commercial success, earning over $236 million globally and three Oscar nominations.
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