After a 20-year hiatus, Kevin Costner is returning to the director’s chair for the upcoming film Horizon: An American Saga.
In addition to directing the Western film, Costner is also the producer, co-writer, and star of the saga series.
Horizon has been a passion project for Costner for many years that is finally coming to fruition. Costner originally commissioned Horizon in 1988 as a single film and approached Disney a few years later to bring his idea to life.
While the deal with Disney didn’t pan out, Costner announced in January 2022 that he was finally in the works of bringing Horizon to the big screen.
“I’ve mortgaged 10 acres on the water in Santa Barbara where I was going to build my last house. But I did it without a thought. It has thrown my accountant into a f*cking conniption fit. But it’s my life, and I believe in the idea and the story,” said Costner in regard to Horizon.
Costner shares a long-lasting love for Westerns. He has starred in many Westerns himself including Silverado (1985), Dances with Wolves (1990), Wyatt Earp (1991), Open Range (2003), and Yellowstone (2018-2023).
Many new sources have been reporting that Costner’s time spent on Horizon is the reason that Yellowstone is coming to an end. Supposedly, the delay of the return of season 5 of Yellowstone is due to scheduling conflicts with Kevin Costner, who plays John Dutton.
When is Horizon Coming Out?
As of June 2023, there is no release date for Horizon: An American Saga. In May 2023, Costner expressed hope that Horizon will be released in the fall of 2023. Filming for the first movie began in August 2022 and wrapped up in November 2022.
Filming for the second movie is already underway. While no official name for the second movie has been released, filming started in May 2023.
“We’re deep into the production of #HorizonFilm, and I have to tell you, I haven’t felt this way about a movie since we were making Dances With Wolves. Can’t wait to share it with all of you,” said Costner on Instagram.
What is the Plot of Horizon?
Horizon is set to follow pre and post-Civil War expansion and settlement of the American West, spanning over a 15-year time period.
The epic story is supposed to be experienced through the eyes of many who called the American West home.
“America’s expansion into the west was one that was fraught with peril and intrigue, from the natural elements to the interactions with the Indigenous peoples who lived on the land, and the determination and at many times ruthlessness of those who sought to settle it. Horizon tells the story of that journey in an honest and forthcoming way, highlighting the points of view and consequences of the characters’ life and death decisions,” said Costner.
So far, no official plot description for Horizon: An American Saga has been released. Horizon is set to be split into four films shot back-to-back.
“I gamble on the love of story. I’m gambling on people, in a sense. I can’t make them go to the theater, but if they get there, I’m going to try to take care of them the best I possibly can,” said Costner.
Horizon Cast
In addition to Costner, Horizon is set to star Jamie Campbell Bower, Sienna Miller, Sam Worthington, Ella Hunt, Will Patton, Luke Wilson, Isabelle Fuhrman, Thomas Haden Church, Michael Rooker, Glynn Turman, Kathleen Quinlan, and Giovanni Ribisi. Costner’s own son, Hayes, is also set to have a role in the film.
“He’s very good,” Costner told People. “Hayes plays the namesake character that I actually play in the movie. He’s 13 years old and the screenplay’s been around longer than that.”
Other stars set to appear in Horizon include Alejandro Edda, Tatanka Means, Michael Rooker, Jeff Fahey, Tom Payne, Abbey Lee, Wasé Chief, Tim Guinee, Michael Angarano, Colin Cunningham, Scott Haze, Angus Macfadyen, Douglas Smith, and Jon Beavers.
Where is Horizon Being Filmed?
Horizon is being filmed in southern Utah, with filming locations set in the Moab and St. George areas. In addition, filming is also occurring throughout Washington County.
The Greater Zion Convention and Tourism Office of Utah believes the Horizon films will generate more than $ 90 million in local economic impact.
“Our distinct landscape has been the setting for several film and commercial shoots over the years, but nothing of the magnitude of Horizon. This is a multi-year partnership with great economic benefit to the community, but little impact to residents,” said Joyce Kelly, sales manager for The Greater Zion Convention and Tourism Office.
Where Can You Watch Horizon?
Horizon is set to be released in theaters, though no date has been announced yet. It will be distributed by Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema. At this time, it is unclear if Horizon will be coming to any streaming services.
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