In a recent interview with Deadline, Costner admitted to taking out a mortgage on a rather sizable property, in order to fund a portion of his upcoming project, "Horizon: An American Saga."
The story takes place during the expansion of the American West, both before and after the Civil War. While it seems like a major risk for Costner to fund the project himself, this isn't the first time he's done so.KEVIN COSTNER RETURNS TO 'FIELD OF DREAMS' LOCATION AHEAD OF MLB GAME BETWEEN YANKEES, WHITE SOX
"You hear your name called, and it’s a bit of a blur. It’s a forever moment, but it’s just a moment," he said. "I was so grateful to the Academy, but I’ve tried to not let awards inform my work."" was the first movie Costner directed, however it wasn't something he ever anticipated doing. While Cosnter won two Academy Awards for"Dances with Wolves" in the best directing and best picture categories, he never intended to direct the movie.finding someone who shares his passion about a particular project, as finding someone to make "Horizon" proved to be just as difficult.