‘Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1’ Sets Premiere Date On Max

Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1the first installment of the Civil War epic from Kevin Costner, is set to begin streaming live on Max exclusively on Friday, August 23.

The film premiered in Cannes and theaters on June 28, which was considered a misfire for a big-budget title, grossing just over $34 million. While Warner Bros. originally intended to release Chapter 2 just two months later, on August 16 – in an unusual move – the release of the sequel has been delayed indefinitely, the hope is to give the audience that has not yet reached. Chapter 1 opportunity to do so. Chapter 2 will release the competition at the Venice Film Festival on Saturday, September 7, with Chapter 1 playing there earlier in the day.

In the tradition of Warner Bros’ iconic Westerns, Horizon: An American Saga explores the allure of the Old West and how it was won – and lost – through the blood, sweat and tears of many. From 1861 to 1865 From 1861 to 1865, Costner’s cinematic adventure takes audiences on a journey through a country at war with itself, the experiences of families, friends and enemies all trying to figure out what it really means to be United States of America.

Costner discussed The horizon as a four-part project, production is open Chapter 3 of course it continues. In addition to writing and directing films for New Line and Territory Pictures, he is part of an extensive ensemble cast that includes Sienna Miller, Sam Worthington, Giovanni Ribisi, Abbey Lee, Will Patton, Jena Malone, Michael Rooker, Danny Huston, Luke Wilson, Jeff Fahey , Isabelle Fuhrman, Ella Hunt, David O’Hara, Owen Crow Shoe, Tatanka Means, Tim Guinee, Scott Haze, Tom Payne, Alejandro Edda, James Russo, Jon Beavers, Jaime Campbell Bower, Michael Anganaro and others.

Costner wrote the script The horizon and Jon Baird, from their story they got pregnant by Mark Kasdan. Costner also produced alongside Howard Kaplan and Mark Gillard, with Danny Peykoff, Robert Scannell, Ardiadan Bernstein, Charlie Lyons, Barry Berg and Rod Lake producing.

Deadline was the first to report on the project, noting that Costner’s first time behind the camera since 2003. Open the Range. The project saw him rejoin the setting of Dances with wolveshis directorial debut in 1990, which grossed over $424M worldwide and won seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Director.