Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1's Ending
Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1 is a sprawling Western epic that's more about the evolution of its characters than it is about action-packed shootouts. Kevin Costner, who directed, wrote, produced and stars in the film as Hayes Ellison, has confirmed that Chapter 2 will delve deeper into the lives of its ensemble cast. In fact, it gets "harder" for the characters, their journeys across the country and through the harsh realities of the West. This is a slow-burning story about a 200-year march, as Costner has said, and he's willing to take his time.
Chapter 1 sees Hayes on his own after Marigold leaves, and Frances (Sienna Miller) and Lizzie (Georgia MacPhail) settle down in a Union town thanks to Trent Gepardt (Sam Worthington). The movie also introduces a mysterious town called Horizon, and it's clear that the story will bring all these characters together in the end.
What's Next for Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 2
Chapter 2 is still shrouded in mystery, though a montage at the end of Chapter 1 hints at plenty of action and drama. The first movie has established the setting and its main cast, so now the story can delve deeper into their lives. There's a chance that Chapter 2 will tackle the brutality of Western movement and how the characters are impacted by the Civil War.
With four parts in the series planned, Chapter 2 is unlikely to answer every question from the first movie or conclude any of the storylines. Costner has been developing this story for years, so his full vision won't be realized until the last movie has been released. It's clear from his words that the characters will go through a lot of evolution as their stories unfold.
Horizon Is Costner's Biggest Project Ever
Horizon: An American Saga is Costner's biggest project yet, and he's been working on it since the late 80s. That makes it obvious that he's not rushing things. While there's a lot of action and drama in the film, it's the characters' personal journeys that are at the heart of the story. Costner is taking his time to tell their stories, and he's doing it justice.
The movie boasts a huge cast of actors like Sienna Miller, Sam Worthington, Luke Wilson, Giovanni Ribisi, Thomas Haden Church, Jena Malone, Abbey Lee, Michael Rooker, Danny Huston, Isabelle Fuhrman, Jeff Fahey, Will Patton, Tatanka Means, Ella Hunt, and Jamie Campbell Bower. Each character has a role to play in the grand scheme of Horizon: An American Saga, and their stories are all intertwined. The movie is a multi-generational epic, but at its core it's a human story about the American West.
