Los Angeles, Nov. 19 -- Kevin Costner is in discussions to portray former US President Bill Clinton in the upcoming political drama series 'United'.

The project, currently in early development, will be produced in association with the United Nations, with Costner also serving as executive producer alongside Leonardo DiCaprio, as per Variety.

David Raymond, director of Night Hunter, will write and helm the series, which aims to highlight true stories of heroism and perseverance by humanitarians striving to make the world a better place. Production partners include Appian Way, Onwards Studios, and Prime Focus DNEG, with Fifth Season set to distribute.

Raymond is a longtime collaborator with the UN's Creative Community Outreach Initiative, ...