Collider's Steve Weintraub recently conducted an in-depth interview with actors Joel Edgerton and Felicity Jones, focusing primarily on their new Netflix drama, 'Train Dreams.' This emotional adaptation, based on Denis Johnson's novella, casts Edgerton and Jones as Robert and Gladys Grainier, a couple navigating the rapidly changing American frontier of the early 20th century. The film, created by Sing Sing's Clint Bentley and Greg Kwedar, is lauded as a moving portrayal of the era's overwhelming beauty and inherent dangers. Robert, portrayed by Edgerton, spends much of his time away from his new family, working as a logger and on the railroad, experiences that profoundly shape him and the country itself. The cast also features Kerry Condon, William H. Macy, Alfred Hsing, and Clifton Collins Jr.

Both Edgerton, who is also an executive producer, and Jones, highlighted the exceptional quality of the 'Train Dreams' script. Edgerton, already familiar with the original novella, found the adaptation truly remarkable. His strong instinct about the project was solidified after meeting director Clint Bentley, whom he praised for exceeding his expectations. Edgerton also commended Adolpho Veloso's cinematography, noting his skill in capturing the film's visual essence. Jones concurred, describing the script as intelligently written and brilliant in its capacity to tackle profound philosophical questions like the purpose of life, all while remaining firmly rooted in intimate domestic moments. She observed how the film consistently improved through various cuts, culminating in a powerful and cohesive final product by the time it premiered in Toronto.

The conversation further explored the actors' mental preparation for highly emotional scenes. Both confessed a preference for such intense filming not to occur on a Monday, with Edgerton humorously suggesting a Wednesday. Jones characterized the process as