Kevin Costner returns to the big screen with his ambitious project, “Horizon: An American Saga.”
Produced, directed, co-written, and starring Kevin Costner, the film promises an epic journey through the Civil War era, focusing on families, friends, and foes’ struggles as they navigate a divided nation.
Premiere Buzz
The film premiered at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, with five of Costner’s seven children in attendance. Daughters Annie, Lily, and Grace, along with sons Hayes and Cayden, graced the event, showcasing family support.
Captured by Frazer Harrison for Getty Images on June 24, 2024, in Los Angeles, California.
Speaking about the event, You think a night like this has the possibility of happening,
but for a studio to line up behind it to create this environment for us,
to celebrate this movie that we worked so hard for and that we dreamed
about for so long, is pretty gratifying.
Film Insights
The film has attracted attention not only for its story but also for its runtime. The director confirmed the movie’s length in a recent interview:
It’s two hours and fifty-one minutes.
Let’s be really clear about that.
The trailer showcases breathtaking scenes: covered wagons driving on plains, Native Americans keeping watch from afar,
and sweeping shots of open landscapes highlighting fields and canyons. One notable quote from the trailer features Danny Huston’s character:
There’s no army of this earth that’s gonna stop those wagons coming.
Costner’s Dedication
The multifaceted actor-director has poured his soul into this project. As he shared,I made the films I wanted to make.
The commitment is evident in his efforts: from naming his son Hayden after his character Hayes Ellison to working on this project since 1988.
A Star-Studded Cast
This epic boasts an impressive lineup including Sienna Miller, Sam Worthington,Luke Wilson, among others.
Luke Wilson shared his thoughts on portraying his character:
All I’m trying to do is get as many of us as I can as far as I can.
A History Enthusiast
No stranger to Westerns, Costner’s fascination with history comes alive in “Dances with Wolves,” which won him
Best Picture and Best Director Oscars. He continues to ponder on historical
challenges:A lot of times we measure ourselves against
other generations.
Horizon: An American Saga Chapter 1 hits theaters today, June 28,
with Chapter 2 slated for release on August 16.
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