Kevin Costner Talks Prayer, Sacrifice, and His Passion Project, \\u2018Horizon\\u2019<\\/strong><\\/em><\\/a><\\/h3>\\n \ The character dynamics and their journeys in \\u201cHorizon\\u201d were something that both Hunt and Fuhrman found compelling. Hunt explained, \\u201cI think they have this kind of romantic view of that journey at the beginning that, like, they\\u2019re so hopeful and so naive, which actually, I think a lot of people were. They were traveling on blind hope; they had no idea what they were traveling towards, or the trials of that journey.\\u201d<\\/p>\\n \ One memorable scene that Hunt highlighted involved an encounter with Apache tribe membeers, where the characters\\u2019 reactions varied significantly. \\u201cThis is a moment in movie one where we see these Apaches on this mountaintop, and Isabelle\\u2019s character and Luke\\u2019s character kind of react with threat and fear, and Juliet and Hugh are kind of like in wonder of these people, which I loved. I loved playing.\\u201d<\\/p>\\n \ Wilson shared a favorite moment from the film, showcasing the contrast between artistic ambition and the harsh realities of the setting. \\u201cMy favorite part is when you try and hand them his sketchbook and he says, \\u2018No, I just want to enjoy it.\\u2019 That\\u2019s such a great moment. Yeah, just that\\u2019s what happens. Like, when someone\\u2019s trying to be artistic in that environment, they\\u2019re in danger. Like, yeah, you know, they\\u2019re not cutthroat.\\u201d<\\/p>\\n \ The nuanced performances and the dedication of the cast in \\u201cHorizon\\u201d speak to a film that is as much about the journey of its characters as it is about the artistry of filmmaking. Each actor brought a deep sense of commitment and passion to their roles, creating a cinematic experience that is sure to leave a lasting impression on audiences.<\\/p>\\n \ \\u201cHorizon: An American Saga Chapter One,\\u201d written and directed by and starring Kevin Costner and starring Costner, Sienna Miller, Sam Worthington, Abbey Lee, Luke Wilson, Will Patton, Ella Hunt, Isabelle Furhman, Jena Malone, and Michael Rooker, is now in theaters from New Line Cinema and Territory Pictures. Watch the interview with Luke Wilson, Isabelle Fuhrman, Ella Hunt and DeWayne Hamby below.<\\/p>\\n

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In the expansive world of Kevin Costner\u2019s latest film, \u201cHorizon,\u201d starring Sienna Miller, Sam Worthington, Abbey Lee, Luke Wilson, Will Patton, Ella Hunt, Isabelle Furhman, Jena Malone, and Michael Rooker, the ensemble cast members found themselves deeply engaged in a project that took its time to unfold, much like the vast landscapes it depicted. The film, noted for its meticulous storytelling, demanded a level of dedication and passion that resonated deeply with the diverse group of explorers.<\/p>\n

LUKE WILSON in New Line Cinema\u2019s Western drama \u201cHorizon: An American Saga\u201d Chapter One, a Warner Bros. Pictures release.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Luke Wilson (\u201cOld School,\u201d Legally Blonde\u201d) plays Matthew Van Weyden, a tough but fair captain of a group caravaning to the Oregon Trail. He reluctantly steps in when there\u2019s conflict, which makes him relatable to everyone who\u2019s ever tried to play peacemaker.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe\u2019s been elected to this position, he doesn\u2019t even want to be in it,\u201d he said. When he approaches some of his men for them to get them back in line, it\u2019s ultimately for his family and the good of the camp. Wilson said his mindset was, \u201cLook, you guys have helped me along here, but you can\u2019t be doing that because it\u2019s upsetting to people and it\u2019s wrong. So he\u2019s also trying to raise his own family and keep his own family\u2014he has a wife and two daughters\u2014he\u2019s trying to get not just get them but get this whole wagon train.\u201d<\/p>\n

For Isabelle Fuhrman (\u201cOrphan,\u201d \u201cThe Novice\u201d), the decision to join the film was immediate and driven by Costner\u2019s passion. \u201cHe really, every single ounce of passion that I\u2019m sure you felt speaking with him was felt immediately, even from reading the script and hearing how he wanted to build the story and build this world for us. It just was a no-brainer, the idea of being able to be invited into Kevin Costner\u2019s western world that he built really, for all of us to play in.\u201d<\/p>\n

Fuhrman described the experience as fulfilling a childhood fantasy. \u201cIt\u2019s like how you imagined making movies would be as a kid and living that out felt like a fantasy.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ella Hunt (\u201cDickinson,\u201d \u201cAnna and the Apocalypse\u201d) echoed these sentiments, emphasizing the unique and immersive nature of the film\u2019s production. \u201cIt was just such a truly immersive experience. And, and I\u2019m one of a kind, I think, I will be talking to my grandchildren about this movie one day. And we made this movie in a way that so few movies get made now, like, we really were out amongst the elements, we weren\u2019t on a soundstage, everything was built for real, everything was played for real.\u201d<\/p>\n

Hunt found particular challenge and reward in Juliet, who\u2019s a bit more refined that the rugged terrain she\u2019s exploring. \u201cFor me signing on, I was intimidated by Juliet. She was so many of the things that I dreamt of playing in a character, but that I didn\u2019t, I just didn\u2019t believe that I would get to do at this stage. And it still means so much to me that Kevin saw her in me and trusted me to play her.\u201d<\/p>\n

Kevin Costner Talks Prayer, Sacrifice, and His Passion Project, \u2018Horizon\u2019<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/h3>\n \ The character dynamics and their journeys in \u201cHorizon\u201d were something that both Hunt and Fuhrman found compelling. Hunt explained, \u201cI think they have this kind of romantic view of that journey at the beginning that, like, they\u2019re so hopeful and so naive, which actually, I think a lot of people were. They were traveling on blind hope; they had no idea what they were traveling towards, or the trials of that journey.\u201d<\/p>\n \ One memorable scene that Hunt highlighted involved an encounter with Apache tribe membeers, where the characters\u2019 reactions varied significantly. \u201cThis is a moment in movie one where we see these Apaches on this mountaintop, and Isabelle\u2019s character and Luke\u2019s character kind of react with threat and fear, and Juliet and Hugh are kind of like in wonder of these people, which I loved. I loved playing.\u201d<\/p>\n \ Wilson shared a favorite moment from the film, showcasing the contrast between artistic ambition and the harsh realities of the setting. \u201cMy favorite part is when you try and hand them his sketchbook and he says, \u2018No, I just want to enjoy it.\u2019 That\u2019s such a great moment. Yeah, just that\u2019s what happens. Like, when someone\u2019s trying to be artistic in that environment, they\u2019re in danger. Like, yeah, you know, they\u2019re not cutthroat.\u201d<\/p>\n \ The nuanced performances and the dedication of the cast in \u201cHorizon\u201d speak to a film that is as much about the journey of its characters as it is about the artistry of filmmaking. Each actor brought a deep sense of commitment and passion to their roles, creating a cinematic experience that is sure to leave a lasting impression on audiences.<\/p>\n \ \u201cHorizon: An American Saga Chapter One,\u201d written and directed by and starring Kevin Costner and starring Costner, Sienna Miller, Sam Worthington, Abbey Lee, Luke Wilson, Will Patton, Ella Hunt, Isabelle Furhman, Jena Malone, and Michael Rooker, is now in theaters from New Line Cinema and Territory Pictures. Watch the interview with Luke Wilson, Isabelle Fuhrman, Ella Hunt and DeWayne Hamby below.<\/p>\n