Costner sues for missed role

Kevin Costner has sued a film production company for US$8 million ($11.4 million) for allegedly breaking an oral contract for him to star in the romantic comedy Taming Ben Taylor.

 The actor alleges Ascendant Pictures entered into a binding agreement for him to star in the picture last December but then pulled out of the contract in June.

Costner is seeking the $8 million in salary allegedly owed to him plus other compensation.