Terence Mann, the reclusive Field of Dreams character played by James Earl Jones, was based on a real author. Here's why they didn't use the real author's name.

The actor James Earl Jones died Monday at 93. He's remembered for many roles, notably as the writer in Field of Dreams who gave the famous "People will come, Ray" speech to Kevin Costner's character.

Jones, who died Monday at 93, captured history and the essence of the sport with his "Field of Dreams" portrayal of Terence Mann.

Field of Dreams brought magic to the big screen, and James Earl Jones ’ performance opposite Kevin Costner was an essential ingredient.

Kevin Costner, who co-starred in the classic baseball movie "Field of Dreams" with James Earl Jones, paid tribute to Jones after he died on Monday at age 93.

Others might think more about his live-action roles, like when he played Terence Mann in Field of Dreams. Regardless, Jones was an icon in the film and TV industry, which makes it all the more sad ...

James Earl Jones' memorable speech as Terence Mann in the Kevin Costner baseball film "Field of Dreams" is still a classic that speaks to his talents as an actor.

In 1989’s “Field of Dreams”, Iowa farmer Ray Kinsella (Kevin Costner, right) enlists the help of reclusive author Terrence Mann (James Earl Jones, left) to seek answers to the origin of ...

The iconic American actor played the role of Terence Mann in the 1989 sports drama "Field of Dreams," which was based on the 1982 novel "Shoeless Joe" by Canadian author W.P. Kinsella.

That quiet strength. The kindness that he radiated." Kevin Costner is paying homage to the "magic" of his late Field of Dreams costar James Earl Jones after his death at 93.