Praise for screenwriter Taylor Sheridan, ‘a more whimsical Cormac McCarthy.’

Id been getting scripts from my agents that I didnt really like, he explains.

I told them, Look, just send me 10 of the best scripts that you have.

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Even if they arent really appropriate for me.

Even if its about Ukrainian children.'

Pine is bullish on Sheridans talent.

Itd be like working with a Paddy Chayevsky.

It was a more whimsical Cormac McCarthy not as bloody, lets say.

Pine met with Sheridan and ultimately joined the project, which was retitledHell or High Water.

A diner scene is just as moving and powerful and important as a action scene inStar Trek.

or Lets do it!'

I hope people see it, he says.

Its a good thriller.

Its a good bank heist movie.