Movie hunk Kevin Costner has proved he can still charm, by attracting four of Hollywood's up-and-coming beauties to his latest project.

Singer-turned-actress Mandy Moore, Swimfan star Erika christensen, Six Feet Under's Lauren Ambrose and former Cybill star Alicia Witt are all interested in the film.

The plot revolves around a family of four feisty daughters who struggle to cope with the absence of their father. Joan Allen plays the matriarch and Costner will take on the role a close family friend.

Filming is due to start in the autumn.