Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 3 is an upcoming American epic Western film directed and produced by as well as starring Kevin Costner from a screenplay he co-wrote with Jon Baird, based on an original story he co-authored with Baird and Mark Kasdan. It is the third installment in the titular film series and direct sequel to Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 2. Costner reprises his role alongside most of the other cast from the previous film consisting of Sienna Miller, Sam Worthington, Giovanni Ribisi, Ella Hunt, Will Patton, Luke Wilson, Isabelle Fuhrman, Thomas Haden Church, Glynn Turman, and Kathleen Quinlan. A sequel, Chapter 4, is in development.
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Directed by | Kevin Costner |
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Production company | Territory Pictures |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Cast
edit- Kevin Costner as Hayes Ellison
- Sienna Miller as Frances Kittredge
- Sam Worthington as First Lt. Trent Gephardt
- Giovanni Ribisi as H. Silas Pickering
- Luke Wilson as Matthew Van Weyden
- Ella Hunt as Juliette Chesney
- Will Patton as Owen Kittredge
- Isabelle Fuhrman as Diamond Kittredge
- Thomas Haden Church
- Kathleen Quinlan as Annie Pine
- Glynn Turman
Production
editIn June 2022, Costner revealed that the film series would consist of four distinct movies. It was intended that Chapter 3 would be released approximately three months after the second movie, with Costner explaining that he would like to see each installment debut in a similar amount of time between each release.[1][2] In October 2023, following the debut of the trailer and poster for Chapter 1 and Chapter 2, it was confirmed that work on the sequels was ongoing.[3]
In February 2024, amidst post-production on the first two installments, Costner commenced building a new production company named Territory Film Studios in Utah. Production on the third and fourth movie will begin later that year.[4] In May 2024, casting calls for background actors had commenced; while production was slated to begin later that month in St. George, Utah.[5][6]
Filming
editPrincipal photography began on May 13, 2024, in Utah.[7] One month following the completion of Chapter 2, Costner filmed a montage sequence that features scenes from Chapter 3. Costner stated that principal photography commenced on May 13, 2024; explaining that production had initially been planned to commence on April 25, before being moved to May 6 in order to accommodate funding.[8][9] Production of the third film was paused due to the writers and actors strike.[10][11] In August 2024, the filmmaker stated that though the first installment underperformed at the box office, production will be completed in spring of 2025.[12] At the 81st Venice International Film Festival, Costner told reporters, "I don't know how I'm gonna make [Chapter 3] right now, but I'm gonna make it."[13]
Sequel
editIn June 2022, Costner announced the Horizon film series will be made up of four films; with the intended plans for production to commence on the fourth installment following completion of the previous movies.[1][14] In February 2024, it was announced that principal photography would start in Utah concurrently with the third movie, later that year.[15] By April of the same year, Costner announced that the scripts are completed for each installment of the film series.[16] In August 2024, Costner stated that production is scheduled to commence on Chapter 4 in early 2025.[12]
References
edit- ^ a b Ravindran, Manori (June 21, 2022). "Kevin Costner Wants to Split His Western Epic 'Horizon' Into Four Movies (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved August 25, 2024.
- ^ Busch, Jenna (June 21, 2022). "Kevin Costner's New Movie, Horizon, Is Being Split Into Four 2 Hour And 45 Minute Movies". Slash Film. Retrieved June 22, 2022.
- ^ Crosbie, Eve (October 10, 2023). "Everything You Need to Know About 'Horizon', Kevin Costner's Upcoming Western Epic That He Gave Up His Role on 'Yellowstone' to Make". Entrepreneur. Retrieved November 9, 2023.
- ^ Wright, Tracy (February 19, 2024). "Kevin Costner invests in Utah for next career move". Fox Business. Retrieved February 20, 2024.
- ^ Culbertson, Mary (May 6, 2024). "Casting for Kevin Costner's Utah film is looking for paid extras". KSL. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (May 17, 2024). "'Horizon: An American Saga' Trailer: New Look At Kevin Costner's Epic Western Ahead Of Cannes Film Festival Premiere". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
- ^ McClintock, Pamela (July 1, 2024). "Kevin Costner's 'Horizon' Box Office Boondoggle: 'Yellowstone' Fans Are (Largely) a No Show". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 1, 2024.
- ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (May 13, 2024). "Kevin Costner Reveals The Epic Journey Of His Cannes Western 'Horizon' And Has His Say On 'Yellowstone' Rancor". Deadline. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
- ^ Gomez, Dessi (May 20, 2024). "Kevin Costner's 'Horizon: An American Saga': Everything We Know So Far". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 20, 2024.
- ^ Couch, Aaron (October 5, 2023). "Kevin Costner's Two-Part 'Horizon: An American Saga' Sets Summer 2024 Dates". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on October 5, 2023. Retrieved December 17, 2023.
- ^ Brown, Joden (May 17, 2024). "Kevin Costner Gets Into Gunfights During New Horizon: An American Saga Trailer". Comic Book Resource. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
- ^ a b Calvario, Liz (August 16, 2024). "Kevin Costner says some movies 'don't immediately resonate' — but he's committed to 'Horizon'". Today. Retrieved August 25, 2024.
- ^ Tartaglione, Nancy (September 7, 2024). "Kevin Costner Says 'Horizon Chapter 2' Release Delay Resulted In "A Miracle", Grows Emotional Talking About 'Chapter 3' – Venice Film Festival". Deadline. Retrieved September 7, 2024.
- ^ Busch, Jenna (June 21, 2022). "Kevin Costner's New Movie, Horizon, Is Being Split Into Four 2 Hour And 45 Minute Movies". Slash Film. Retrieved August 25, 2024.
- ^ Wright, Tracy (February 19, 2024). "Kevin Costner invests in Utah for next career move". Fox Business. Retrieved August 25, 2024.
- ^ O'Connell, Sean (April 9, 2024). "Warner Bros. 2024 CinemaCon Panel Live Blog". CinemaBlend. Retrieved August 25, 2024.