Horizon: An American Saga- Full list of cast

Modified Jun 26, 2024 19:14 GMT

Horizon: An American Saga is set to be a four-installment Western American epic created by Yellowstone star Kevin Costner and Jon Baird. A dream project for the former, the series will be set around the American Civil War and was first envisaged by Costner in 1988.

The official synopsis, according to IMDb, states the following:

“Chronicles a multi-faceted, 15-year span of pre-and post-Civil War expansion and settlement of the American west.”

Horizon: An American Saga spent years under development and was initially pitched as a single movie narrative. However, with Costner taking over directorial and producer duties in January 2022, it was converted into a series with two of the four movies already produced. This article looks at the impressive cast for Horizon: An American Saga, which initially premiered at the 77th Cannes Film Festival.

The main cast of Horizon: An American Saga

1) Kevin Costner as Hayes Ellison

First and foremost, the acclaimed Kevin Costner is not only directing the movie but is also starring as the protagonist. Costner takes up the role of Hayes Ellison, and the project is set to add to a career that has already seen him play several iconic roles.

Previously seen in movies such as The Untouchables, Dance with Wolves, and Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, Costner has also been part of Man of Steel and Justice League and has, in recent years, garnered much acclaim for his work in Yellowstone.

2) Sienna Miller as Frances Kittredge

Sienna Miller is also a prominent face who has previously worked in movies such as American Sniper and Layer Cake. Miller’s character in Horizon: An American Saga is that of Frances Kittredge, as she adds to a stellar career that has seen her work in multiple major movies and TV series.

Miller appeared as herself in Curb Your Enthusiasm and has worked in movies such as G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra, Just Like a Woman, and North Star.

3) Sam Worthington as First Lt. Trent Gephardt

Sam Worthington appeared in Russell Crowe’s The Exorcism most recently and has several huge roles to his name already. He is part of James Cameron’s Avatar series and has worked on multiple major projects, such as Under the Banner of Heaven and Manhunt.

In Horizon: An American Saga, Worthington’s character will be called First Lt. Trent Gephardt, which adds a unique layer to his stellar career.

Other cast and crew

Of course, the above actors are not the only recognizable faces that will feature in Costner’s epic series. A range of names, such as Danny Huston, Michael Rookey, and Abbey Lee, are expected to be seen in the first movie. The rest of the cast has been stipulated below: