Kevin Costner is leaving Yellowstone for another western epic.
Kevin Costner is leaving Yellowstone for another western epic.
If you’re going to leave the most popular show on cable television and win a Golden Globe in the same year, you better have a darn good reason. Well, Kevin Costner does! He’s diving headfirst into an epic western film franchise called Horizon: An American Saga. Move over, Yellowstone, there’s a new sheriff in town!
So, how did Costner find himself in this wild west of a situation? Apparently, there’s been a bit of a showdown behind the scenes between Costner and the creator of Yellowstone, Taylor Sheridan. It seems like there’s been some ego-clashing and disagreements about how Costner’s character should meet his end. Talk about drama both on-screen and off!
Not only that, but Costner was also juggling his time between Yellowstone and Horizon, which took a toll on his personal life. Reports say that his wife, Christine Baumgartner, grew unhappy with his work schedule and ultimately asked for a divorce. Yeehaw, that’s a tough blow!
But hey, Costner ain’t letting any of that slow him down. In fact, he’s even gone ahead and mortgaged 10 acres on the water in Santa Barbara. His accountant might be having a meltdown, but Costner believes in this new project wholeheartedly. You gotta admire his passion, even if it’s causing a few financial hiccups along the way.
Now, let’s talk about Horizon. This ain’t no small-time project, folks. Costner plans to unleash four epic western films that are all interconnected. It’s like a wild west Avengers saga! Imagine that, cowboys and cowgirls saving the day together.
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The story will cover a 15-year period during the American Civil War, focusing on the expansion of the West and the mistreatment of Native Americans. And guess who’s joining Costner in this wild ride? Sam Worthington, Sienna Miller, Luke Wilson, and Thomas Hayden Church, that’s who! It’s like a Hollywood lineup of outlaws and heroes.
Hold on to your cowboy hats because the first installment, Horizon “Chapter 1,” is set to hit theaters next summer on June 28, 2024. And just two months later, on August 16, 2024, we’ll saddle up for “Chapter 2.” It’s an action-packed ride you won’t want to miss.
Costner, ever the risk-taker, knows this is a gamble. But hey, he’s not the kind of guy who goes to Vegas to win big. No, no, no. He’s gambling on the love of storytelling and the trust he has in the audience. If they show up at the theater, Costner promises to give them a heck of a good time. And with his track record in epic westerns, we’ve got to believe him.
So, get ready to giddy up and join Kevin Costner on his new western adventure. It’s gonna be wilder than a bronco at a rodeo, and we’re all invited to ride along.
Josh Rosenberg is an Assistant Editor at HotSamples, keeping a steady diet of one movie a day. His past work can be found at Spin, CBR, and on his personal blog at Roseandblog.com.
