Summary
Horizon: An American Sagafeatures an ensemble cast of characters who live during the expansion of the American West. These characters include both settler colonists and Native Americans who dispute over ownership of land during this era. This summer will see therelease of bothHorizon: An American Saga — Chapter 1andHorizon: An American Saga — Chapter 2, which will be released on June 28 and August 16, respectively.
TheHorizon: An American Sagamoviesare the passion project of Kevin Costner, who directs both films. In addition to directing, Costner stars as Hayes Ellison in the first film. Costner is also a producer and screenwriter, showing the extent of his dedication to the project. Though Costner is the biggest star attached to the movie, he is surrounded by a deep supporting cast that bring their unique backgrounds to the characters.
Horizon: An American Saga Chapter 2 - Release Date & Everything We Know
Kevin Costner’s passion project is on the way but attention is already turning towards how the Western epic with Horizon: An American Saga 2.
Kevin Costner As Hayes Ellison
Born July 10, 2025
Actor:Born in Lynwood, California, Costner has been notable in the industry since the ‘80s. Some of hisbiggest titles in the decade includeThe Big ChillandField of Dreams, both of which helped to put the actor on the map. Since then, Costner has won two Oscars (both forDances with Wolves), an Emmy forHatfields & McCoys, and three Golden Globes. Over the years, Costner’s name has become deeply associated with the Western genre, and he returns to make his own Western for theHorizon: An American Sagafilms.
Frank Farmer
The Bodyguard(1992)
Character:Hayes Ellison is the lead character inHorizon: An American Saga. Faced with the challenges of the American West, he is a survivalist who attempts to mind his own business in the world of the story. Still, Hayes often gets himself into sticky situations that he may have tried to avoid. As in the case of other Costner roles in Westerns, Hayes will likely be a stoic, noble hero.
Sienna Miller As Frances Kittredge
Born July 09, 2025
Actor: Miller was born in New York City, but raised in London throughout her childhood. While she started acting when she was 20 years old, her breakout role was playing one of theleads in the movieStardustin 2007. After that, she also went on to act in films such asG.I. Joe: The Rise of CobraandAmerican Sniper. Her most recent work includes films and TV shows such asCurb Your Enthusiasm,North Star, andExtrapolations.
Taya
American Sniper(2014)
Character: Miller plays the female lead, Frances Kittredge in theHorizonfilms. According to a previous description from Miller, Frances is a pioneer woman who is forced into the main town of Horizon “against her wishes, to some degree.” She is also the wife of James Kittredge, who is a supporting character inHorizon.
Sam Worthington As Trent Gephart
Born August 10, 2025
Actor:Born in Godalming, United Kingdom, and raised in Australia, Sam Worthington is an actor most synonymous with the name Jake Sully.Jake Sully is the lead in the 2009 filmAvatar, in whichWorthington got his Hollywood breakout role in 2009. Before his starring role in the James Cameron film, Worthington had largely played parts in smaller roles within Australia. AfterAvatar, he has gone on to star in several other major projects, includingClash of the Titansand the sequelAvatar: The Way of Water.
Clash of the Titans(2010)
Jake Sully
Avatar: The Way of Water(2022)
Character: Worthington plays Trent Gephart in theHorizonmovies. Trent Gephart is a lieutenant in the U.S. Army, tasked with keeping the town of Horizon. Trent is a pessimist who does not necessarily see the town of Horizon as being habitable in the future.
Jena Malone As Ellen Harvey
Born July 24, 2025
Actor:Jena Malone was born in Sparks, Nevada. She has been acting since she was a child, breaking out as young Ellie in the filmContactwhen she was 13 years old. She is also known for herrole in the blockbuster film seriesThe Hunger Games, which she began acting in forCatching Fire. Her recent roles include work inLove Lies Bleeding,Little Death, andRebel Moon – Part One: A Child of Fire.
Young Ellie
Contact(1997)
Character:Malone plays “Ellen” (also known as Lucy) Harvey inHorizon: An American Saga. Ellen does not live in Horizon proper, residing instead in a small mining town called Watts Parish. She is the wife of Walt. Costner recently spoke on the importance of strong female characters inHorizon: An American Saga, so Malone’s bold female character is important to this aspect of the narrative.
Tatanka Means As Taklishim
Born July 05, 2025
Actor:Tatanka Means was born in Rapid City, South Dakota, and has been working in the industry for a number of years. The actor is Native American, of Oglala Lakota, Omaha, Yankton Dakota, and Diné descent. As such, he has played several Indigenous characters, including in projects such asReservation DogsandKillers of the Flower Moon.
Seeker Hawke
The Host(2013)
Character:Continuing his trend of playing specifically Native American roles, Means plays the part of Taklishim inHorizon. Along with Pionsenay, Taklishim is one of the leaders of the Apache in theHorizonfilms. He is also the son to the Chief of the White Mountain Apache.
Horizon Supporting Cast and Characters
Owen Crow Shoe as Pionsenay:Owen Crow Shoe made his Hollywood debut as a stunt actor inThe Revenantin 2015. Since then, he has played roles in a handful of other movies and TV shows, includingThe EmigrantsandJoe Pickett. Pionsenay is the brother and partner in crime to Taklishim. He and his brother have different opinions on how to handle the situation with the settlers best, as Taklishim is more apt to wait things out than Pionsenay.
Giovanni Ribisi as Pickering:Giovannia Ribisi was born in Los Angeles in 1974. He previously worked withHorizonco-star Worthington on 2009’sAvatar, wherein he played the role of Parker Selfridge. His other notable work includes parts inBoiler RoomandThe Gift. InHorizon, he plays a character named Pickering.
Luke Wilson as Matthew Van Weyden:Luke Wilson was born in Dallas in 1971 and is part of the famous Wilson brothers acting team. Alongside brother Owen, he rose to fame in his role in Wes Anderson’s debut filmBottle Rocket. He has gone on to appear in other Anderson films, most iconically playing Richie Tenenbaum inThe Royal Tenenbaums. InHorizon, he plays pioneer Matthew Van Weyden who is trying to move out West with his wife and family.
Isabelle Fuhrman as Diamond Kittredge:Isabelle Fuhrman was born in Washington, D.C. in 1997, and is best known for her roles inThe Hunger GamesandOrphan. Recently, she had roles inThe Novice,The Last Thing Mary Saw, andOrphan: First Kill. She plays Diamond Kittredge, who is a member of the Kittredge family.
Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1
Cast
Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1 is set in 1859, following families as they settle in territories from Wyoming to Kansas. The narrative centers around a cowboy on the run with a prostitute and a young boy after a deadly confrontation, exploring the challenges of life in the Old West.
