Kevin Costner to star in election comedy

Kevin Costner, who recently starred in lifeguard drama The Guardian, is set to play a single father in a new comedy called Swing Vote.

According to Variety, Costner's character will face a tough decision after he finds out his vote will be the deciding ballot paper in a presidential election.

The actor, who has previously starred in films such as JFK, Dances with Wolves and The Bodyguard, can currently be seen on cinema screens in The Upside Of Anger, opposite Joan Allen.

And while fans wait for his next movie, numerous DVDs featuring the 52-year-old actor are available to rent, including Rumor Has It - a romantic comedy also starring Jennifer Aniston - and political thriller Thirteen Days.

In addition to acting, Costner has previously turned his hand to directing, taking the helm of films such as Waterworld, The Postman and Open Range.

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