Ben Foster stars as a washed-up rodeo legend in the indie Cowboy filming in Vancouver and Calgary.
Cowboy follows Lee “Babe” Midnight (Ben Foster), a washed-up rodeo legend drifting between small-time shows and shady deals. When he crosses paths with Clif Casey, a gifted young veteran, Lee reluctantly takes him under his wing. As Clif rises on the rodeo circuit, Lee spirals—haunted by past regrets, avoiding his estranged son Ace, and struggling with fading prowess. His betrayals mount, including a painful rift with Clif and the Vaqueros Galacticos.
At the prestigious Calgary Stampede, both men confront their defining moments. After a fellow rider is injured, Lee chooses a final bull ride despite his own wounds. He entrusts Clif with his Turtle Association ring, asking him to pass it to Ace along with his story. Lee’s last ride becomes a bid for redemption—an act of legacy rather than glory. The film explores masculinity, ambition, and generational responsibility, set against the brutal beauty of modern rodeo and the shifting values within it
Cowboy
Alberta unit filming dates: June 21 2025 – July 03 2025
Vancouver filming dates: June 23 2025 – July 30 2025
Writer/Director: Cameron Duddy
Cast: Ben Foster
Producers: Brightlight Pictures, Range Media Partners, Paint Horse Pictures.