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Kevin Costner, who starred in History’s mega-rated miniseries “Hatfields & McCoys” last year, has inked a deal with Lionsgate and Thunderbird Films. Under the agreement, Costner — who hasn’t had much luck with his movie career of late — will develop and produce scripted shows, and could also star and/or direct in one of those shows.

“Hatfields & McCoys” (Costner played patriarch William Hatfield) averaged about 14 million viewers over its three airings — whopping cable numbers.