Warner Bros. Pictures has unveiled a captivating new trailer for ‘Horizon: An American Saga,’ a sweeping Western epic helmed by the legendary Kevin Costner. This highly anticipated film will make its grand debut at the prestigious 2024 Cannes Film Festival. The trailer tantalizes viewers with a glimpse into Costner’s ambitious cinematic vision, a story set against the tumultuous backdrop of the American Civil War between 1861 and 1865.
Costner plays Hayes Ellison, a determined pioneer embarking on a perilous journey to Horizon, a nascent town that promises a chance for a new beginning. However, the path westward is fraught with challenges, as evidenced by the intense gun battles and brutal fistfights depicted in the trailer.
‘Horizon: An American Saga’ boasts a stellar ensemble cast that includes Sienna Miller, Sam Worthington, Jena Malone, and many more. Costner not only stars in the film but also directed it, working from a script he co-wrote with Jon Baird. This marks Costner’s return to the director’s chair for the first time since 2003’s ‘Open Range.’
The project holds deep personal significance for Costner, driven by his passion for the American West and its history. He invested heavily in the film’s production, even mortgaging some of his land in Santa Barbara, California, to help finance its estimated $100 million budget.
‘Horizon: An American Saga’ is a testament to Costner’s enduring fascination with the Western genre, a genre in which he achieved critical acclaim with his Academy Award-winning epic ‘Dance with Wolves’ in 1990. The film promises to be a grand and immersive cinematic experience, transporting audiences to a time of westward expansion and the birth of the American nation.
Warner Bros. plans to release ‘Horizon: An American Saga’ in two chapters. Chapter 1 will arrive in theaters on June 28, 2024, followed by Chapter 2 on August 16, 2024. Costner envisions a total of four ‘Horizon’ films, with Chapter 3 expected to commence filming this spring. The film’s release is highly anticipated, and it is poised to captivate audiences with its sweeping narrative, stunning visuals, and star-studded cast.
