Kevin Costner Takes “Horizon: An American Saga” to New Horizons Despite Challenges

Key Takeaways:

– Kevin Costner’s passion project “Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 2” is set to premiere at the Venice Film Festival next month despite a lukewarm reception to Chapter 1.
– Although Warner Bros. pulled Chapter 2 from their schedule, Costner is excited to continue with the filming of Chapters 3 and 4.
– Chapter 1 of “Horizon: An American Saga” will premiere on Max soon, and its online rental price has decreased significantly.
– Despite a low rating on Rotten Tomatoes, the film has received positive audience reviews and strong anticipation for future chapters.

Despite a rocky start, actor Kevin Costner is determined to continue his epic journey in the film industry with his passion project, “Horizon: An American Saga.” After the first chapter faced lukewarm reception this summer, the road to continuing the saga seemed challenging.

Setting a new horizon

Despite his initial disappointment, Costner isn’t ready to back down. Although Warner Bros. decided to withdraw their original plans to release Chapter 2, Costner has found another path forward. The second chapter of the saga will make its world premiere at the famed Venice Film Festival next month. Sharing his thrill, Costner said, “My dream was always to show Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter Two at the Venice Film Festival. Long live the movies and those willing to stand for them.”

A Journey still in progress

The fate of Chapter 2 remains unclear in terms of its official release. But one thing is known for sure – Costner wishes to continue with the filming of Chapters 3 and 4 of his saga. In an interview with NBC, Costner revealed that he already kick-started the filming of Chapter 3 but had to pause due to funding issues. Excited about the future, he said, “The plan is, I’ve already shot a bit of the third. And to perhaps shoot them back to back next spring… I love this movie. I love the second one — and the third one’s even harder than the first two, and the fourth one completes the story.”

An Epic Saga in the Making

In the meantime, fans can catch Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1 on Max shortly. Good news for fans – the rental price for the Western epic on Prime Video has now been reduces from $19.99 to an appealing $5.99. Despite a tough start, the saga is receiving audience recognition. Rotten Tomatoes may only grant it a 47% rating, but it stands strong with a 71% audience score.

Bottom Line

“Horizon: An American Saga” appears to be a grand setup for future chapters, and though critics might not be very pleased, the audience finds it engaging. With Costner’s dedication and persistence in bringing all four chapters to life, the saga promises to offer an epic journey to its viewers. With the Venice Film Festival premiere for Chapter 2 around the corner, the saga’s journey continues, fueling anticipation for Costner’s vision of the grand narrative. Stay glued for more updates as we follow the horizon that Kevin Costner is navigating!