In a recent revelation, Kevin Costner shared profound insights into the poignant narratives he unearthed while producing his new docuseries, Kevin Costner's The West. This series delves deep into historical events that shaped the American landscape, offering viewers a unique perspective on the past.

During an engaging conversation with Fox News Digital, Costner expressed his astonishment at the sorrowful tales he encountered throughout the production of Kevin Costner’s The West. He remarked, “Almost everything I found was tragic. Isn’t that weird?” This sentiment underscores the overwhelming nature of the stories, as he noted, “Every story, there weren’t a lot of happy endings, although there were people that made it on the backs of these kinds of people were…zeroing in on.”

In the course of the interview, Costner highlighted a particularly fascinating historical figure, John Colter. He described Colter as “especially interesting” due to his unique role in history. While many others who ventured into the unknown included artists and scientists, Colter distinguished himself by hunting for sustenance and communicating through sign language. Costner characterized him as a “mountain man” who had little desire to return to the comforts of Washington. He emphasized that Colter was instrumental in crafting “some of the greatest, wildest stories ever.“

Source: Fox News Digital