Kevin Costner was visibly teary-eyed as he received a standing ovation at the premiere of his highly-anticipated Western flick, “Horizon: An American Saga,” in Cannes on Sunday. A video captured by Variety shows Costner fighting back emotions as the crowd gives him a rapturous applause, chanting “Kevin! Kevin! Kevin!” The exact timeframe of the ovation is unclear, with People reporting seven minutes, Variety claiming 10 minutes, and Deadline noting 11 minutes. Regardless of the length, Costner genuinely seemed moved by the response.
“I’m sorry you had to clap that long for me to understand that I should speak,” the 69-year-old Yellowstone star said to laughter. “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 and 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—neither will my children.”
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Costner took on multiple roles in the film, including directing, producing, co-writing, and starring in it. He even mortgaged his own ranch to make the $100 million-plus movie a reality. At Cannes, Costner mentioned that there are “three more” installments of the Horizon franchise to come.
