Kevin Costner Cries During Lengthy Standing Ovation at Cannes
Kevin Costner couldn’t hold back the tears during the Cannes debut of his latest film.
Following the screening of Horizon: An American Saga, he was met with a reported ten-minute standing ovation and chants of “Kevin! Kevin! Kevin!”
“I’m sorry you had to clap that long for me to understand that I should speak,” Costner said. “Such good people. Such a good moment, not just for me, but for the actors that came with me, for people who believed in me who continued to work. It’s a funny business, and I’m so glad I found it. There’s no place like here. I’ll never forget this — either will my children.”
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As you can see in the tweet by Variety, Costner was visibly overcome with emotion. He thanked the audience as tears fell.
Horizon: An American Saga is an historical epic chronicling the expansion of the American West. Costner is banking big on the film after reportedly financing the $100 million-plus film by mortgaging his ranch. He directs, produces, co-writes, and stars in the film.
Related: Horizon: An American Saga Trailer
It’s the first of four planned installments of the Horizon franchise, with a sequel already due in August. Horizon: An American Saga releases opens June 28.
Who is in Horizon: An American Saga?
Kevin Costner
Sienna Miller
Sam Worthington
Giovanni Ribisi
Jena Malone
Abbey Lee
Michael Rooker
Danny Huston
Luke Wilson
Isabelle Fuhrman
Tatanka Means
Owen Crow Shoe
Jamie Campbell Bower
Thomas Haden Church