What Happened to the “Field of Dreams” Cast? Inside the Stars Lives 37 Years After the Movie’s Release

Kelly AllenFri, August 14, 2026 at 10:30 AM UTC

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Ray Liotta, James Earl Jones, Kevin Costner and Amy Madigan in ‘Field of Dreams’Credit: Courtesy Everett Collection -

An MLB game took place at the Field of Dreams diamond on Aug. 13

Most of the film’s cast, including Kevin Costner and Amy Madigan, have maintained long acting careers since the 1989 release

Stars Burt Lancaster, Ray Liotta and James Earl Jones died in 1994, 2022 and 2024, respectively

Field of Dreams continues to be a home run.

Filmed among the cornfields of Dyersville, Iowa, the sports fantasy’s iconic baseball field remains intact. On Aug 13., a regular-season Major League Baseball game took place there, between the Minnesota Twins and Philadelphia Phillies, for the first time in four years.

Based on the 1982 novel Shoeless Joe by W.P. Kinsella, Field of Dreams originally hit theaters on April 21, 1989. The heartwarming tale follows Iowa farmer Ray Kinsella, played by Kevin Costner, who builds a baseball field after he hears a mysterious voice say, “If you build it, he will come.”

The diamond goes on to attract the ghosts of former baseball players and leads Ray on a journey to reconcile with his father. Along with Costner, James Earl Jones, Ray Liotta, Amy Madigan, Burt Lancaster and Gaby Hoffmann all appeared in the film.

So, what happened to the cast of Field of Dreams? Here’s everything to know about where the stars’ careers and lives took them after the film’s release.

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Kevin Costner as Ray Kinsella

Kevin Costner in ‘Field of Dreams’; Kevin Costner on Jan. 22, 2026 in Los AngelesCredit: Netflix; Amanda Edwards/Getty

Following Field of Dreams, Costner starred in a number of films, including Dances with Wolves (1990), The Bodyguard (1992) and The Postman (1997).

Outside of his work life, the actor has gotten married three times and welcomed seven kids: Annie, Lily, Joe, Liam, Cayden, Hayes and Grace. Today, Costner’s children range in age from 16 to 42.

As Costner has maintained his decades-long career, he’s also become known for starring in Westerns — from the hit series Yellowstone to his Horizon movies.

“I don’t even think about retiring, because I’ll just move to the next thing that captures my imagination,” Costner told PEOPLE in June 2025.

He added, “I’ve so enjoyed life and imagining what I can do, what can I be about and what makes a difference — not only to me, but to other people.”

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James Earl Jones as Terence Mann

James Earl Jones in ‘Field of Dreams’; James Earl Jones on June 12, 2016 in New York CityCredit: Netflix; Jim Spellman/WireImage

Jones went on to portray countless other timeless characters following his depiction of Terence Mann.

He played Mr. Mertle in The Sandlot (1993 and the 2005 sequel), Darth Vader in several Star Wars projects and Mufasa in The Lion King (1994 and 2019).

Off-screen, Jones married twice. He and his second wife, actress Cecilia Hart, wed in 1982 and welcomed their son Flynn that same year, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

On Sept. 9, 2024, Jones died at his home in Pawling, N.Y. He was 93 years old.

Jones’ costar Costner dedicated a touching tribute to the late actor on Instagram.

“That booming voice. That quiet strength. The kindness that he radiated. So much can be said about his legacy, so I’ll just say how thankful I am that part of it includes Field of Dreams,” he wrote.

He continued, “If you’ve seen it, you know that this movie wouldn’t be the same with anyone else in his role. Only he could bring that kind of magic to a movie about baseball and a corn field in Iowa. I’m grateful to have been a witness to him making that magic happen.”

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Ray Liotta as Shoeless Joe Jackson

Ray Liotta in ‘Field of Dreams’; Ray Liotta on Oct. 24, 2021 in Newport Beach, Calif.Credit: Netflix; Phillip Faraone/Getty

Soon after bringing Shoeless Joe Jackson to life, Liotta became known for his role in Goodfellas (1990). The award-winning actor went on to star in many more projects, from Narc (2002) to Cocaine Bear (2023).

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In 1997, Liotta married actress Michelle Grace. They welcomed daughter Karsen, before divorcing in 2004. Liotta later announced his engagement to Jacy Nittolo in 2020.

On May 26, 2022, Liotta died in his sleep in the Dominican Republic.

“Ray and I share a deep love that I will cherish in my heart forever. We laughed daily and we were inseparable,” Nittolo wrote on Instagram in memory of him. “He was the most beautiful person inside and out that I’ve ever known…and even that is an understatement.”

Liotta’s costar Costner also shared a tribute.

“Devastated to hear the news of Ray Liotta’s passing,” Costner wrote on X at the time. “While he leaves an incredible legacy, he’ll always be ‘Shoeless Joe Jackson’ in my heart.”

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Amy Madigan as Annie Kinsella

Amy Madigan in ‘Field of Dreams’; Amy Madigan on March 1, 2026 in Los AngelesCredit: Netflix; Julian Hamilton/GA/The Hollywood Reporter via Getty

Madigan’s acting career also spans decades and genres. She’s become known for her roles in the comedy Uncle Buck, which was released the same year as Field of Dreams, and her award-winning performance in the 2025 horror Weapons.

Madigan met her husband Ed Harris in 1980. The actors married in 1983 while working together on the film Places in the Heart. They’ve collaborated on several projects since and consistently show support for each other.

“The most important is my beloved Ed, who’s been with me forever, and that’s a long-ass time. And none of this would mean anything if he wasn’t by my side,” Madigan said of her husband while accepting the Best Supporting Actress award for Weapons at the 2026 Oscars.

The pair welcomed their daughter Lily in 1993. She has followed in her parents’ footsteps, appearing on an episode of Chicago Med and in other projects.

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Burt Lancaster as Dr. Archibald “Moonlight” Graham

Burt Lancaster in ‘Field of Dreams’ ; Burt Lancaster in 1990Credit: Netflix; Jim Smeal/Ron Galella Collection via Getty

Following Field of Dreams, Lancaster appeared in several TV miniseries and movie projects.

His role as Dr. Archibald “Moonlight” Graham was his last film role before he died on Oct. 20, 1994 of a heart attack.

He married his third wife, Susan Martin, in 1990. They welcomed five children together, according to The New York Times.

Prior to Field of Dreams, Lancaster built his status as an award-winning, leading man in Hollywood through his roles in From Here to Eternity (1953), Elmer Gantry (1960), The Leopard (1963) and  Atlantic City (1980), among others.

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Gaby Hoffmann as Karin Kinsella

Gaby Hoffman in ‘Field of Dreams’; Gaby Hoffmann on Jan. 6, 2026 in New York CityCredit: Netflix; Cindy Ord/Getty

Hoffmann was young when she played Ray and Annie’s daughter, Karin, in Field of Dreams.

The same year she appeared in Uncle Buck with Madigan. She kept the momentum going, appearing in classic titles like Sleepless in Seattle (1993) and Freaky Friday (1995).

Hoffmann has continued to act in film and TV with credits including Veronica Mars (2014), Poker Face (2025) and Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere (2025).

In between projects, Hoffmann welcomed her daughter, Rosemary, in 2014 with cinematographer Chris Dapkins.

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