Horizon (upcoming film)

Horizon is an upcoming American epic Western film co-written, produced, directed by and starring Kevin Costner. It also stars Sienna Miller, Sam Worthington, Luke Wilson and Thomas Haden Church. Three sequels have also been greenlit, with the first having begun filming in August 2022.

Horizon
Directed byKevin Costner
Written by
  • Jon Baird
  • Kevin Costner
Produced byKevin Costner
Starring
CinematographyJ. Michael Muro
Edited byMiklos Wright
Music by
Production
companies
Distributed byWarner Bros. Pictures
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Premise

Set in pre and post-American Civil War depicting the expansion of the American west.

Cast

Production

It was announced in January 2022 that Kevin Costner was set to direct and produce the film, a passion project for him, in addition to starring. It began casting in February.[2] In April, Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema joined the production to distribute.[3] In a June interview, Costner stated he plans to make four movies out of the premise, and was looking to cast over 170 speaking roles.[4] In August, Sienna Miller, Sam Worthington, Jamie Campbell Bower, Luke Wilson, Thomas Haden Church, Jena Malone, Alejandro Edda, Tatanka Means and Michael Rooker were cast in the film.[5][6][7][8] Isabelle Fuhrman, Ella Hunt, Jeff Fahey and Tom Payne would be amongst numerous casting announcements made throughout September.[9][10][11][12] In October, Will Patton, Owen Crow Shoe and Danny Huston were added to the cast.[13][14][15]

Filming of at least the first installment began on August 29, 2022 in southern Utah,[5] concluding in November.[16]

Sequels

In June 2022, Costner stated he plans to make four Horizon films in total, shot back-to-back.[4] In November 2022, Costner confirmed that the first film had been completed, and that the second had been greenlit, set to be filmed in Spring 2023.[17] Production for the second film was commenced by April 2023, with Glynn Turman, Kathleen Quinlan & Giovanni Ribisi joining Kevin Costner, Sienna Miller, Sam Worthington, Ella Hunt, Will Patton, Luke Wilson, Isabelle Fuhrman and Thomas Haden Church who continue on from the first film, while director of photography J. Michael Muro, production designer Derek R. Hill, editor Miklos Wright and costume designer Lisa Lovaas also return.[18]

References
  1. "Horizon (2023)". Soundtrack.Net. Retrieved March 18, 2023.
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  4. Ravindran, Manori (June 21, 2022). "Kevin Costner Wants to Split His Western Epic Horizon Into Four Movies (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Archived from the original on 21 June 2022. Retrieved 21 June 2022.
  5. Fleming, Mike Jr. (August 12, 2022). "Sienna Miller, Sam Worthington Saddle Up As Leads For Kevin Costner's Horizon". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on 8 October 2022. Retrieved 12 August 2022.
  6. Kroll, Justin (August 22, 2022). "Luke Wilson Joins Kevin Costner's Western Epic Horizon". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on 22 August 2022. Retrieved 22 August 2022.
  7. Kit, Borys (August 25, 2022). "Thomas Haden Church Joins Kevin Costner in New Line Western Horizon (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on 25 August 2022. Retrieved 25 August 2022.
  8. D'Alessandro, Anthony (August 31, 2022). "Kevin Costner's Western Epic Horizon Adds Jena Malone, Alejandro Edda, Tatanka Means & Michael Rooker". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on 31 August 2022. Retrieved 31 August 2022.
  9. D'Alessandro, Anthony (September 6, 2022). "Isabelle Fuhrman Joins Kevin Costner's Western Epic 'Horizon'". Archived from the original on September 6, 2022. Retrieved September 6, 2022.
  10. D'Alessandro, Anthony (September 9, 2022). "'Lady Chatterley's Lover Actress Ella Hunt Boards Kevin Costner Western Horizon". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on 9 September 2022. Retrieved 9 September 2022.
  11. Complex, Valerie (September 22, 2022). "Jeff Fahey Joins Cast Of Kevin Costner Western Drama Horizon". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on 22 September 2022. Retrieved 22 September 2022.
  12. D'Alessandro, Anthony (September 29, 2022). "Kevin Costner's Horizon Adds Abbey Lee, Tom Payne, Wasé Chief, Michael Angarano & More". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on 29 September 2022. Retrieved 29 September 2022.
  13. D'Alessandro, Anthony (October 17, 2022). "Will Patton Reteams With Kevin Costner For Filmmaker's Western Saga Horizon". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on 17 October 2022. Retrieved 17 October 2022.
  14. D'Alessandro, Anthony (October 26, 2022). "Owen Crow Shoe Boards Kevin Costner's Western Epic Horizon". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on 26 October 2022. Retrieved 26 October 2022.
  15. D'Alessandro, Anthony (October 27, 2022). "Danny Huston Reteams With Kevin Costner For Western Saga Horizon". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on 27 October 2022. Retrieved 27 October 2022.
  16. Fixsen, Rachel (August 4, 2022). ""Horizon" filming this fall: Big budget movie to hire locals as extras". Moab Sun News. Archived from the original on 14 August 2022. Retrieved 13 August 2022.
  17. Strohm, Emily (November 23, 2022). "Kevin Costner Reveals 13-Year-Old Son Hayes Will Appear in His Epic Western 'Horizon' : 'He's Really Good'". People. Archived from the original on November 27, 2022. Retrieved November 27, 2022.
  18. Grobar, Matt (April 28, 2023). "'Horizon: An American Saga': Glynn Turman, Kathleen Quinlan & Giovanni Ribisi Join Second Installment Of Kevin Costner's Western Epic". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on April 28, 2023. Retrieved April 28, 2023.
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