Kevin Costner says he 'selfishly' cast his son in 'Horizon': 'He's really beautiful in the movie'

• Kevin Costner cast his son Hayes in his Western film "Horizon: An American Saga" for companionship, he told "Today."
• Costner acknowledged the criticism of nepotism in Hollywood.
• "I realize there are so many young actors out there that would just kill to be in this movie," he said.

Kevin Costner cast his son Hayes in his upcoming epic Western "Horizon: An American Saga" for a simple reason: he wanted his companionship on set.

"He's a beautiful boy, and he's quiet," Costner told "Today" of his 15-year-old son Hayes. "And I have not shoved my children into the business."