Jacob Elordi and Daisy Edgar-Jones are two of the stars who have shined in 2024 and have joined the cast of “On Swift Horses“, the upcoming drama that captures the essence of the 1950s in the United States.
The movie is an adaptation of the popular novel written by Shannon Pufahl, who also served as a screenwriter for the project alongside Bryce Kass, blending an emotionally rich narrative with an evocative atmosphere.
Daniel Minahan (Game of Thrones) is directing the period film, which also features Will Poulter (We’re the Millers and The Bear) in the role of Lee and other respected figures such as Diego Calva (Babylon) and Sasha Calle (Flash).
Is On Swift Horses based on a true story?
“On Swift Horses” is not based on a true story but is inspired by the era and the social environment of the time, although the characters and events are products of the imagination of author Shannon Pufahl.
Both the upcoming film and the book are works of fiction that explore themes such as identity, love and personal discovery within the context of life in the 1950s in the United States.
Will Poulter and Daisy Edgar-Jones in On Swift Horses. (Source: IMDb)
It follows Muriel and her husband Lee, who are about to start a new life, but are affected by the arrival of Lee’s brother. She embarks on a secret life, betting on racehorses and discovering a love she never believed possible.
Through its complex characters and meticulously crafted settings, Pufahl offers a reflection on freedom and self-acceptance, all while framing her story in an era that contrasts with the modernity surrounding it.
