Kevin Costner Teases New Film Amid Divorce, ‘Yellowstone’ Drama

Cowboys don’t cry! Kevin Costner is all-in on his new western film, Horizon, amid his divorce from Christine Baumgartner — and the drama surrounding Yellowstone ending.

“We’re deep into the production of #HorizonFilm,” Costner, 68, wrote by way of Instagram on Wednesday, May 17, alongside a snap of his director’s chair on set. “And, I have to tell you, I haven’t felt this way about a movie since we were making Dances With Wolves.”

The Oscar winner teased: “Can’t wait to share it with all of you.”

Horizon marks Costner’s first directing gig in 20 years following his 2003 step behind the digital camera for Open Range. The upcoming western is ready to weave collectively 170 characters over 15 years culminating in a number of motion pictures that shall be re-edited for TV, in keeping with Collider.

The mission was introduced in January 2022 and described because the Bodyguard actor’s ardour mission. Costner won’t solely direct the movie, however he’ll star in it, produce it and finance it by way of his Territory Pictures manufacturing firm.

“America’s expansion into the west was one that was fraught with peril and intrigue from the natural elements, to the interactions with the indigenous peoples who lived on the land, and the determination and at many times ruthlessness of those who sought to settle it,” the Postman star instructed Deadline on the time. “Horizon tells the story of that journey in an honest and forthcoming way, highlighting the points of view and consequences of the characters life and death decisions.”

Costner revealed to Variety in June 2022 that he deliberate to interrupt Horizon into “four different movies” that shall be launched “about every three months.”

The Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves star’s optimistic progress on his bold movie mission comes amid turmoil in Costner’s private life.

Us Weekly confirmed on May 1 that Baumgartner, 49, filed for divorce from the Highwaymen actor. The pair, who tied the knot in 2004, share three kids: sons Cayden, 16, and Hayes, 14, and daughter Grace, 12.

Costner — who additionally shares daughters Annie, 38, and Lily, 36, and son Joe, 34, with ex-wife Cindy Silva and son Liam, 27, with ex-girlfriend Bridget Rooney — is “deeply saddened” by the break up, a supply solely instructed Us on the time.

“Everyone thought Kevin and his wife were super happy so it’s all surprising,” a second insider solely instructed Us on May 11. “He truly loves her and is trying to get her back. He’s been blindsided by this.”

A 3rd supply defined that the Emmy winner’s work on Yellowstone performed a component within the breakup. “Christine wasn’t happy with Yellowstone’s schedule delays because it caused him to miss so much time with his family,” the insider defined in May.

Costner, for his half, was accused of being partly guilty for Yellowstone’s manufacturing delays properly earlier than Paramount introduced on May 5 that the collection can be ending with season 5. “The holdup is not coming from Kevin,” an insider solely instructed Us on May 10. “He is also very disappointed by the delays, which are beyond his control.”

The first half of the western drama’s fifth season completed airing in January. While the second half was set to return this summer time, new episodes are actually anticipated to air late this 12 months amid stress between Costner and present creator Taylor Sheridan.

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In February, Puck printed an exposé that claimed the Hatfields & McCoys alum was liable for the holdup on set. His lawyer, Marty Singer, nonetheless, denied the allegations, telling the outlet: “The idea that Kevin was only willing to work one week on the second half of season 5 of Yellowstone is an absolute lie. It’s ridiculous — and anyone suggesting it shouldn’t be believed for one second.”