Kevin Costner on Making Horizon: An American Saga, Ovation at Cannes & Meeting a Young Matt Damon

Kevin talks about his mustache and soul patch, investing a lot of his own money in his new film Horizon: An American Saga, getting an eleven minute standing ovation at Cannes and being overwhelmed with the response, bringing his kids to the festival with him, directing Dances with Wolves, his parents watching him direct the entire time they were shooting, hanging with a young Matt Damon and Ben Affleck at Fenway Park when they were extras in Field of Dreams, and casting his son in his new movie.



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[michaeldault]

One thing I love about Costner is that he's a peek into what Old Hollywood was. Class. The magic of moviemaking. The stories. The passion. You don't see that a lot anymore.

[NNAATTYY]

I'm french and I can tell you that this standing ovation was sincere, long and sincere. Cannes projection can be stressful, some directors are booed. It's an arena of wolves. But this standing ovation, it means that Kevin Costner is part of this family called cinema as an art form.

[royhughes]

A real LEGEND. Honor him while he is still with us, not after.

[ninajohnson]

I love how sentimental he is. Great director
Great actor
American legend. And still hot.

[admiralyisoonshin]

'Dances with wolves' (1990) was an authentic masterpiece. Kevin Costner is an excellent movie actor and director.

[DiamondEDC]

Costner is low-key one for the greatest of his generation. Excellent director and actor. Stays in his lane

[janwoodworth]

Costner movies always have a depth and sentiment that other directors lack. Here's to you, Sir!!

[CharlieFleed]

This man has a unique gift to tell stories, with words, with images, with pauses, with the tone of his voice. Impossible not to get captured in his worlds. Absolute legend.

[joelspov]

Kevin Costner is a national treasure, consummate actor, director MOVIE guy

[Sunny-ilxm]

Dances with wolves, one of the best movies ever!! Still handsome and humble too.

[HalloweenQueen]

Horizon is freaking amazing!!!! Go see it. Don't listen to the reviews. Kevin is bringing back what Hollywood has forgotten. Real stories that don't insult your intelligence. I can't wait for part 2.

[ojpqlty]

A living legend with great personality, character and humanity

[karenmiller]

Kevin Costner never ceased to be one of America's greatest stars of cinema.

[jeanneratterman]

Costner has that Gary Cooper natural actor quality. Never tire watching either of these actors, despite time and distance between them.

[elizabethharvey]

The story about his parents going to everything that he did was so touching. A parents biggest joy is watching their kids and supporting them.

[rock-n-rollfoodie]

Kevins eulogy at Whitney’s funeral was all you needed to know about his character. Outstanding.

[rong]

This was a fantastic appearance. Costner was funny, affable and charming … also instructive and illuminating.

[freespiritwithnature]

Keven Costner is a legend. He's brilliant, humble, and kind. Follow your dreams Kevin, ✨️ he's so passionate, and I love that.❤ 🇨🇦 This woman is a fan.

[MauiBodyworker]

eleven minutes is a LONG time for a standing ovation, well deserved for sure.

[iadiramorales]

I have such respect for him. His a genuine artist, and the best at his craft!! I hate that he went through all that divorce crap, life happens for him too, I feel some cowboy resurrected from the western days, and entered his soul, his unique, and stands on his own, THANK YOU for all the entertainment you’ve given us throughout the years ❤