Kevin Costner confesses how many millions of own money put into Horizon Western epic
Kevin Costner has confessed how many millions of his own money he put into his passion project, the four-part Western epic, Horizon: An American Saga.
Horizon: An American Saga starring Kevin Costner
Having left the Yellowstone TV series, Kevin Costner has set about shooting his ultimate passion project.
Horizon: An American Saga is an epic Western set over 15 years from before the American Civil War, through the conflict to its aftermath.
The ambitious four-movie project debuts its first two parts in cinemas this summer with the 3 hour Chapter 1 receiving mixed reviews from critics at the Cannes Film Festival last week.
A tearful Costner, who co-wrote, directed and stars in Horizon, received a 10 minute standing ovation as he thanked the audience.
Kevin Costner gets teary-eyed during the standing ovation for his film “Horizon: An American Saga” at Cannes. pic.twitter.com/ddOxeGUprm
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Costner said of the standing ovation that it was “such a good moment, not just for me, but for the actors who came with me, for people who believed in me, who continued to work…
“I made this. It’s not mine anymore. It’s yours. I knew that the minute this was over and that’s what it should be. I think movies aren’t about their opening weekends. They’re about their life and about how many times you’re willing to share it.”
Calling Horizon a “miracle” of his life, he added: “Thank you so much for giving me your precious time. I hope that this time was worth it for you. Thank you,” he said.”
The Hollywood star has since addressed rumours he put $20 million of his own money into the $100 million first two parts, admitting the amount was actually considerably more.
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Speaking with GQ, Costner said: “I know they say I’ve got $20 million of my own money in this movie,” Costner said. “It’s not true. I’ve got now about $38 million in the film. That’s the truth. That’s the real number.”
Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1 hits cinemas on June 28, followed by Chapter 2 on August 16, 2024. Meanwhile, Chapter 3 started shooting earlier this month and Chapter 4 remains in development.
