Kevin Costner shines at Horizon Chapter 2’s Santa Barbara premiere with kids, reflects on 30-year film journey, and shares his Western passion.
Who joined Kevin Costner at the Horizon premiere?
The 70-year-old actor brought three of his youngest kids—Grace (14), Cayden (17), and Hayes (15)—to the Santa Barbara International Film Festival for Horizon: An America Saga—Chapter 2’s U.S. debut.
Dressed in chic red-carpet looks, the teens grinned alongside their dad, who rocked a sharp navy suit.
Costner also shares four older children: Annie (40), Lily (38), Joe (37), and Liam (28), blending family pride with Hollywood glam.
How does this premiere compare to past ones?
At June 2023’s Chapter 1 premiere, five kids cheered him on—including eldest daughter Annie.
The crew even watched the film in French at Cannes!
“They’re anxious to see it with no subtitles,” Costner joked to PEOPLE. This time, Santa Barbara’s hometown crowd and crew love fueled his night.
What makes Horizon different from other Westerns?
Costner told festgoers he aimed for emotional depth over shootouts.
“Movies are about details you never forget,” he said, praising subtle human moments.
Joined by composer John Debney and costume designer Lisa Lovaas, he admitted Hollywood initially shrugged at his vision.
“In 1988, nobody liked it… so I wrote four scripts anyway.”
Why is Santa Barbara special to Costner?
Post-premiere, he gushed on Instagram: “Surrounded by family, friends, and cast… Santa Barbara made me feel like a giant.”
The nostalgic setting mirrored his lifelong cowboy dreams—shared alongside a childhood photo for his 70th birthday. “I chased this life as soon as I could walk,” he wrote.
What’s next for Kevin Costner?
With Horizon’s epic 30-year journey finally onscreen, he’s still all-in. “I’m a romantic about what Hollywood can be,” he declared, blending grit and heart.
For a guy who jokes about flipping off doubters, this saga proves passion outlasts even the Wild West’s roughest storms.
Quick Facts About Horizon:
- Four Films Planned: Costner wrote a 4-part saga after initial rejections.
- 3-Decade Vision: First conceptualized in 1988, filmed decades later.
- Family Affair: 7 kids joined premieres across Cannes and California.
- Emotional Focus: Prioritizes human moments over action clichés.
- Santa Barbara Love: Hometown festival debut celebrated crew and legacy.