“Kevin Costner’s Emmy-winning historical western miniseries gets a new streaming offer 12 years later”

As he continues to dominate the genre with numerous projects, Kevin CostnerThe historical Western miniseries, which was also his first major TV role, is getting a new streaming home. Considered one of the most prolific creatives in modern filmmaking, Costner works as an actor, writer, director and producer. After winning two Oscars for Best Picture and Best Director for his work on the 1990 adaptation of Michael Blake Dances with wolves.

Although it wasn’t his first film in the genre, this film certainly cemented Costner’s penchant for working in the world of westerns, having previously starred in the 1985s Silverado. In the years since, the Oscar winner has kept his genre trend alive with everything from 1994 Wyatt Earpwhere he also worked as a producer until 2003 Open areahis third directorial effort, and his Horizon: An American Saga franchise, of which only two of its planned four films were made. Costner also starred and executive produced four and a half seasons Yellowstone before his infamous exit midway through season five.

Costner’s Hatfields & McCoys is coming to Prime Video

The Western miniseries was Costner’s first major television project

After an acclaimed career on the big screen, Costner found his first major TV role in Hatfields & McCoys. The History Channel miniseries chronicled the infamous 28-year feud between the titular Kentucky and West Virginia families, which was fueled by the American Civil War and land disputes and escalated into revenge killings by both parties. Led by Costner and Golden Globe and Emmy nominee Bill Paxton as the Hatfield and McCoy patriarchs, The miniseries was a huge success when it premiered in 2012achieved mostly positive reviews and record ratings for history and cable television overall.

Now, some 12 years later after its first premiere, Costner’s Hatfields and McCoys has found a new streaming home (via CBR). The historical western miniseries will premiere on Prime Video on December 1stwhich means it’s about six months shy of the 13th anniversary of the three-part event on History Channel.

For fans of:

• Kevin Costner’s work in the Western genre
• Miniseries based on true events
• Those who miss the excellent work of Bill Paxton

Why you should watch Costner’s Hatfields & McCoys miniseries

A brilliant ensemble cast coupled with a sprawling story makes for a historic, thrilling ride

Even though the miniseries is almost 13 years old, there are still a variety of reasons why Costner’s Hatfields & McCoys is worth a look when it comes to Prime Video in December. Primarily are the performances of the show’s cast, particularly those of Costner and Paxton as central figures in the historical family feud. Both actors received Emmy nominations for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or Motion Picture, with the former receiving the award, along with the Golden Globe for the same category.

Even beyond Costner and Paxton Hatfields & McCoysThe cast featured a variety of stars, many of whom had similarly long histories in the Western genre Dead wood‘s Powers Boothe. There were also a number of actors who later became household names in other projects, inclusive future Sandman Star Boyd Holbrook as Hatfield’s second-born son “Cap”, Hunger Games Veterinarian Jena Malone as McCoy’s wife Nancy and Shameless“Noel Fisher.

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The History Channel miniseries “Hatfields & McCoys” (2012) was not filmed on location, but rather recreated the feel of all the key locations of the feud.

With three parts with a total running time of 290 minutes, Hatfields & McCoys is also perfect for those who enjoy sprawling western stories. Similar to Costner’s later work on horizon In many films, the miniseries offers a more nuanced look at the titular families’ feud than most previous adaptations, while also delivering just enough brutal action sequences to keep modern audiences captivated.

Source: CBR

A compelling historical drama series that brings to life the intense and violent feud between the Hatfield and McCoy families in post-Civil War Appalachia. The show meticulously depicts the escalating tensions and brutal confrontations sparked by deep-rooted grudges, land disputes and ongoing wartime hostilities. As the conflict intensifies, it not only engulfs the two families, but also impacts the entire community and attracts national attention. With a focus on the complex characters and their motivations, the series explores themes of loyalty, revenge and the devastating human cost of generational conflict.

Release date

May 28, 2012

Seasons

1