Beloved Hollywood manager Peter Meyer, who represented A-list stars such as Tom Hanks and Kevin Costner, has passed away at the age of 68 after a courageous five-year battle with sarcoma. His sister shared, “After a heroic fight, Meyer found peace surrounded by his family.” The entertainment industry, along with his clients and friends, is deeply mourning his loss.
Meyer’s career was marked by his dedication to his clients and his remarkable impact on the industry. After spending over a decade as a talent agent at William Morris, he founded Meyer Management in 1989, where he represented a diverse range of talents and became a highly respected figure in Hollywood. A memorial service is scheduled for June 13, 2023, at St. Monica’s Catholic Church in Santa Monica to honor his life and legacy.
Meanwhile, Kevin Costner, one of Meyer’s high-profile clients, is making headlines for his ambitious Horizon franchise, a Western project that has been a passion for the actor. Costner, currently dealing with the personal challenges of his divorce from Christine Baumgartner, has made a major financial commitment to the project, mortgaging a 10-acre waterfront property in Santa Barbara and contributing up to $50 million toward the franchise’s $100 million budget. Despite the risks, Costner remains determined to see the project through, saying, “I believe in the idea and the story.”
In a revealing statement, Costner also noted that Horizon would mark his final personal investment in a film, declaring, “I’m never putting my money in another movie after these four.” The franchise, which he hopes will be his cinematic legacy, represents a significant chapter in his career as both an actor and a filmmaker.
