Kevin Costner hits the red carpet in Chicago

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Hollywood star Kevin Costner came to town Thursday night for the Chicago red carpet screening of his latest movie at Kerasotes Showplace Icon.

He said he knew he had to be part of the film "Black or White" as soon as he read the script about a little girl torn between two families.

Costner produced and acted in the film, which opens in theaters nationwide on Friday, Jan. 30.