An interview in which Kevin Costner recalled an emotional exchange with Gene Hackman that left him choked up resurfaced Thursday after news of the “French Connection” star’s mysterious death broke.

Kevin Costner once called Gene Hackman "the best actor" he ever worked with, and a resurfaced interview reveals just how much the late star's talent and passion meant to him. A 2017 clip from The Rich Eisen Show has been circulating following the shocking news that Hackman,

The Yellowstone star posted an old interview to his social media in which he said, “Gene was the best actor that I’ve ever worked with.”