Following his departure from Yellowstone, Kevin Costner is swiftly returning to the limelight with a new role.

The acclaimed actor is reportedly in discussions to portray former U.S. President Bill Clinton in an upcoming political drama titled United. This series, which is being developed by Night Hunter creator David Raymond in partnership with the United Nations, was reported by Deadline.

Chukwudi Iwuji is also negotiating to join the cast, playing the role of UN Secretary General Kofi Annan, alongside Costner.

This political drama aims to highlight the humanitarian efforts of the United Nations, with the inaugural season specifically focusing on the organization’s 1999 mission to East Timor.

According to Deadline, United is envisioned as a long-running series that will bring to life various global missions undertaken by the UN to promote peace worldwide.

Costner will executive produce the series alongside Leonardo DiCaprio.

Clinton played a central role in deescalating tension in East Timor and helping the nation secure independence from Indonesia after suffering devastating violence for years.

United marks Costner’s latest project since he directed, wrote and starred in the three-part Western Horizon: An American Saga, which he personally financed.

This also marks Costner’s first television series since exiting Taylor Sheridan’s award-winning drama Yellowstone. Costner famously exited the series before it concluded, claiming the show’s continued production delays were beginning to conflict with his other projects. His character, John Dutton, was promptly killed off once the show eventually returned with the final batch of episodes.

Costner received a Golden Globe in 2023 for his performance as the rancher.

United is expected to begin filming in Atlanta and Spain next year.