Among his preparations, Mescal honed his horseback riding skills, determined to master the craft for the action sequences. In one memorable moment, he watched Caravel canter around the enclosure, gauging the horse’s speed before running alongside it, matching its pace. With a burst of energy, Mescal leapt into the saddle, a grin spreading across his face as he rode in a circle. “That is such a fucking buzz!” he exclaimed, adrenaline coursing through him as he asked to try again.