Kevin Costner makes room for “strong female characters” in his films

Kevin Costner makes sure to have “strong female characters” in his films. The 69-year-old star is directing the epic western “Horizon: An American Saga” and believes that focusing on female characters means his work will appeal to all, even if it’s aimed at male viewers. Kevin told the Happy Sad Confused podcast: “I make movies for men. That’s what I do. “But I’m not going to make a movie unless I have strong female characters. That’s how I’ve had my career. “I think that’s why I have a good audience. Thank you, women, for dragging your men here. It was a western after all. I just can’t make a movie without having (strong women).” The “Horizon” series features female leads including Sienna Miller and Jena Malone, and Kevin felt that the feminist perspective was imperative for the four-part saga. The “Dances with Wolves” actor said: “…