Considering the length and success of Kevin Costner’s career in Hollywood so far, one would be inclined to believe that the continued increase in popularity for his neo-Western Paramount Network yellow stone it is normal and could take something for granted. That’s definitely not the case, however, as the Oscar and Emmy winning icon remains as humble and down-to-earth as ever. And while it might be almost stereotypical at this point for actors (and audiences) to express the idea that entertainment awards aren’t all that important, Costner offered a fitting explanation as to why he was interested in winning gold for. having played John Duton.
Kevin Costner spoke to the press to promote which UK viewers now have access to Subscriptions of primary importance and when I asked him how he would feel if he received an award for his yellow stone Role: Previously won Emmys as an actor and producer for the 2012 miniseries Hatfield and McCoy – Costner cleverly explained why a reward in this case would help justify the belief and the passion you had for yellow stone from the beginning . Here’s how it started:
When you are recognized, it means something. You know, we’re doing the same job as four years ago, and we’re trying to do it better every time, and people are catching up with us. Does it lead to a price? I do not know. But if he did, he’d be happy with me, because the idea is that when I started this movie, no one necessarily believed in it except the studio and the director / writer. So I had an idea of ​​what it could be, not that it was better than anything else. But I was convinced it fulfilled a couple of things that are important to me. He was very original in his own terribly familiar way. And when we all recognize that the meat somehow ends up in the restaurant, suddenly we have some sort of confirmation. ‘Oh yeah, people always do that, right? This is what they do. ‘ So the idea of ​​that for me, and then people all over the world start to understand it, there is a level of satisfaction.
Of course, Taylor Sheridan has become synonymous with “immersive storytelling” in recent years, but that wasn’t necessarily the case just a few years ago. The yellow stone-verse will likely be his crowning glory for years to come, thanks in large part to Kevin Costner’s John Dutton being a perfect anchor for tying all the pieces together. And given that he’s never been known for his television work of him, it’s easy to imagine that Costner would have turned down the role had he not been fully committed to the material. But while he was familiar in the sense that he fell into a “Western” classification, it was unlike anything else on TV.
Fortunately for the million fan base, yellow stoneThe scripts started off well and maybe just got better over time, so involving Costner wasn’t a big deal. And the actor went on to discuss the idea that the show’s fan base and potential award recognition would validate his traditional creative instincts. In his words:
And more than that, it’s actually a confirmation to me that I have to follow my instincts. I can’t follow a trend. Because the current trend is perhaps to make a movie like Yellowstone, or try to duplicate it. I have to pursue the story that matters most to me in every moment of my life. I did it with small films. I mean, my career was built [on low-budget films]. I mean, if you go back and look at the bread crumbs of my career, try to follow them, my career was based on movies that cost $ 5 million: Bull Durham. $ 10 million, Field of Dreams. These movies meant something to me, I could feel them. I didn’t know they still existed and would still be talked about. But it’s still the written word for me.
Even if they like epic movies latecomers water world Yes The postman When it comes to Kevin Costner’s career, when it comes to Kevin Costner’s career, it’s easy to forget how much of his success comes from films that required nothing but small budgets. It’s crazy to think of a star-studded movie like Durham bull cost no less than $ 30 million in Hollywood today. and a bit like yellow stoneThese projects are as memorable for Costner’s presence as anything else. Which is not to say the Paramount Network drama is cheap, because it sure costs a lot of money to shoot it in these beautiful Montana locations with such a stacked set. But the fact is, money can be more of an afterthought when there are huge crowds tuning in and enjoying the show.
Also, I can’t tell you how many good ideas I’ve had that have been ignored despite success. Ok, I’ve never had the opportunity to play in a yellow stone-esque project, but the fact remains: don’t we all love it if our less discussed thoughts and instincts are somehow rewarded?
The actor also explained how fan assumptions affect his thoughts on the awards. In the sense that we have all, apparently, somehow hilariously misunderstood Kevin Costner’s natural state. Here’s how he said it:
The thought of perhaps being recognized [with awards], there is a certain part of me that would say, “Yes, I’d love to.” I’ve always taken comedy very seriously. There are people, I think, who think it comes naturally to me. You know, ‘Oh, you’re a natural actor.’ And that’s not quite the truth. My process is painfully slow. It takes me forever to memorize. Because I can’t play just by learning my lines the day before; I have to live with them and try to fully embody what I do to try to make it natural. So you know, I get hit because it looks so natural. It is also good. But your basic question, I guess, I wouldn’t mind my kids seeing me when they mention me, because I’m trying to explain to them what I’m doing and I can barely do it.
Could there be a better way for Kevin Costner to close this answer? Of course, part of his interest in awards stems from his personal pride and hers enthusiasm for the work of those around you . But in part it’s also just for his children to understand what he does to make so many millions of people love him so much. I think we can all relate to this. I mean, something like that.
yellow stone Can I haven’t had much luck with Emmy nominations in the past. , but the show that the zeitgeist takes is likely to gain more attention. Watch the first four seasons air on Peacock as you wait oversize season 5 debuts on Paramount Network on Sunday, November 14th.
Source: Cinemablend
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