In 1990, Kevin Costner directed and starred in Dances with Wolves, an epic Western film directed by Kevin Costner and starring Kevin Costner. It’s based on Michael Blake’s 1988 novel of the same name. The film was nominated for twelve Academy Awards and won seven of them, making it a box office success. Learn why Dances with Wolves is such a classic film, as well as all the incredible behind-the-scenes details you never knew about it.
A Novel That No One Wanted To Publish
After researching about the Plains Indians, screenwriter Michael Blake presented Kevin Costner with the idea for Dances with Wolves. Costner suggested that he write a book first, rather than a screenplay, to pique the studios’ attention when they met in an acting class. Blake spent several months working on the book before sending it to a variety of publishers. Unfortunately, no one was interested in it, and after more than 30 rejections, it was taken up by the small publisher Fawcett.
A Novel That No One Wanted To Publish
After researching about Plains Indians, screenwriter Michael Blake presented the subject for Dances with Wolves to Kevin Costner. Costner suggested that he write a book first, rather than a screenplay, to pique the studios’ attention when they met in an acting class. Blake spent several months working on the book before sending it to a variety of publishers. Unfortunately, no one was interested in it, and after more than 30 rejections, it was taken up by the small publisher Fawcett.
A Novel That No One Wanted To Publish