Kevin Costner’s multi-episode epic “Horizon, An American Saga” I will premiere. Cannes Film Festival Next month, festival organizers announced Monday.
The first chapter of “Horizon” will debut at the French Film Festival on May 19, giving the world its first look at Costner’s ambitious western epic. The first two parts of “Horizon” are set to open back-to-back this summer, Warner Bros. The first chapter is releasing in theaters on June 28 and the second installment on August 16.
“It’s been 20 years since I’ve had the pleasure of being on the Croisette,” Costner said in a statement. “I’ve been waiting for the right time to come back and I’m proud to say that the time has come.”
“The French have always supported movies and believe deeply in filmmaking,” Costner added. “Just as I deeply believe in my film.”
“Horizon,” which will screen out of competition at Cannes, is directed by Costner and stars Sienna Miller, Sam Worthington and Jena Malone.
The 77th Cannes Film Festival will continue from May 14 to 25. George Miller’s “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga,” Warner Bros. , too, was recently announced as another high-profile premiere at Cannes. The full lineup will be announced on Thursday.
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