Hilary Swank Returns — And Kicks Ass — In "The Homesman" — buzzfeed.com

When Hilary Swank read the screenplay for The Homesman, she became determined to play Mary Bee Cuddy, the movie’s female lead. The character is a principled, monied, 19th century Nebraska frontierswoman who lives and farms by herself, but is searching for more: meaning, purpose, and love — she ends up going on a dangerous adventure. So Swank emailed Tommy Lee Jones, who co-wrote the script (which was adapted from a novel by Glendon Swarthout), and was going to direct the movie, produce it, and star in it. Swank told BuzzFeed News recently that after they met, Jones said, “Great, let’s do it.” She then added: “I wish it was always that easy.” The Homesman opens Nov. 14.

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