Kevin Costner was moved to tears after receiving a 10-minute standing ovation at the Cannes Film Festival for his film ‘Horizon: An American Saga’
The Kevin Costner renaissance is set to ignite all over again.
Costner, 69, received a 10-minute standing ovation at Cannes Film Festival on Sunday, May 19, for his work in the upcoming film Horizon: An American Saga.
The Yellowstone actor co-wrote, directed and starred in the film, to be released widely on June 28, which is a four-part project exploring the settlement of the American West.
After it premiered at the French festival, Costner “dabbed away a tear” according to People.
“I’m sorry you had to clap that long for me to understand that I should speak,” the acting veteran said. “Such a good moment, not just for me, but for the actors who 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.”
Costner, who starred in Paramount’s Yellowstone for five seasons and recently addressed his controversial departure from the show, continued, “I made this.
