First Trailer for ‘On Swift Horses’ Previews a Romance Fueled by Passion and Gambling
After the exciting news that On Swift Horses will close the SXSW Film & TV Festival in March and hit theaters nationwide in the U.S. on April 25, it was only a matter of time before Sony Pictures Classics dropped the film’s first trailer. And now, the wait is over.
Based on Shannon Pufahl’s novel, On Swift Horses tells a deeply emotional story of love, longing, and the risks we take to find ourselves. The film follows Muriel (Daisy Edgar-Jones) and her husband Lee (Will Poulter) as they start fresh in California after Lee’s return from the Korean War. Their seemingly stable life is quickly disrupted by the arrival of Lee’s brother, Julius (Jacob Elordi), a charismatic but restless gambler with a mysterious past. As tensions rise and unspoken desires surface, Julius embarks on a journey in search of Henry (Diego Calva), a young card cheat he’s fallen for. Meanwhile, Muriel finds herself drawn into a secret world of high-stakes horse racing and a love she never imagined possible.
This one’s got everything we love—drama, desire, and a whole lot of queer longing. It’s a stunning exploration of identity, love, and the risks we take for freedom, and we’re so here for it! If you don’t believe us, check out the first trailer below:
Directed by Daniel Minahan (Fellow Travelers), with a screenplay by Bryce Kass (Lizzie), On Swift Horses boasts a stellar cast, including Daisy Edgar-Jones (Normal People, Twisters), Jacob Elordi (Priscilla, Saltburn), Will Poulter (Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3), Sasha Calle (The Flash), and Diego Calva (The Secret of the River, Babylon).
The film is presented by an impressive lineup of production companies, including Ley Line Entertainment (Everything Everywhere All At Once), FirstGen Content (Bird), Cor Cordium (Nomadland), The Dan Corp, Wavelength (Won’t You Be My Neighbor?), and Killer Films (Carol).
Behind the scenes, an accomplished team brings this story to life, with executive producers Nate Kamiya, David Darby, Claude Amadeo, Randal Sandler, Chris Triana, Jenifer Westphal, Joe Plummer, Christine Vachon, Mason Plotts, Alvaro R. Valente, Bryce Kass, Lauren Shelton, Jeffrey Penman, Jacob Elordi, Daisy Edgar-Jones, Teddy Schwarzman, and John Friedberg. The film is produced by Peter Spears, Daniel Minahan, Tim Headington, Mollye Asher, Theresa Steele Page, and Michael D’Alto.
With its captivating narrative, stellar cast, and undeniable queer themes, On Swift Horses is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated LGBTQ+ films of the year. We can’t wait to see it gallop into theaters this spring! In the meantime, you can find us watching the first trailer on a loop!
On Swift Horses will be available in theaters in the US on April 25. Follow us on X and Instagram for all queer stuff!
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