William H. Macy and Kerry Condon Interview: Train Dreams, Shameless, and Which Project Changed Them

From the creators behind the Academy Award-nominated Sing Sing, writer-director Clint Bentley and co-writer Greg Kwedar's Train Dreams is generating plenty of Oscar attention before even premiering on Netflix. Featuring a career-best performance from Joel Edgerton and an ensemble cast, Collider's Steve Weintraub had the opportunity to talk with stars William H. Macy and Kerry Condon about the moment they both knew how special this film was. Based on the novella by Denis Johnson, the movie is set in early 20th-century America, during a period of rapid growth. Robert Grainier (Edgerton) is a stoic man whose devotion lies with his wife, Gladys (Felicity Jones), their daughter, and the humble home they've built from the ground up. Robert is a logger, working wherever the job takes him, keeping him away from home for extended stretches, and showcasing the natural wonder of the Pacific Northwest. The evolving world creates a canvas for expansion, but Train Dreams also highlights the brutal nature of the physical labor progress demands. In this interview, Macy and Condon discuss capturing the more emotional beats of the story, as well as the stunning visuals of "the magic hour" on set. They share the moment they both knew how special this adaptation would be and the roles throughout the years that have shaped their careers. #williamhmacy #kerrycondon #joeledgerton #felicityjones #traindreams For interviews, movie reviews, and more visit https://collider.com FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL   / collider     / collider     / collider