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Matthew McConaughey Makes Sweet Return to the Big Screen
McConaughey returns after a six-year break in an indie drama about a honey producer who mentors a young Native American woman.
- On Friday, Matthew McConaughey returns to cinema after six and a half years in 'The Rivals of Amziah King,' ending his yearslong break from acting. The film opens in U.S. theaters this weekend.
- Written and directed by Andrew Patterson, the film follows a charismatic beekeeper who reconnects with his former foster daughter, Kateri, played by newcomer Angelina LookingGlass. Patterson developed the project to center on a Native American woman who 'uses her intellect and resourcefulness.'
- Production designer John Lavin crafted complex sets, including a fictional burger joint and a janitor's closet housing 30,000 bees for a standout sequence. Building these practical, realistic scenes required weeks of planning and engineering.
- Newcomer Angelina LookingGlass, who plays Kateri, said, 'I really loved playing her.' McConaughey chose the role because the character 'gives people belonging,' reflecting his commitment to a meaningful comeback project.
- The film's local production signals a potential upswing for regional filmmaking. Lavin remains busy with projects like 'Trash Pandas' in Tacoma and said he is seeing more productions coming to the region.
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Matthew McConaughey returns to the big screen with indie film
Matthew McConaughey had plenty of reasons to select The Rivals of Amziah King, a honey-themed thriller set in the American Southwest, for his return to the big screen after more than five years away.“The joy, the soul, the humour, the music, the poetry, the mythology, original time, place and space,” the Oscar-winning actor said when...
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