Kevin costner faces lawsuit over alleged unscripted rape scene on 'horizon: an american saga'

Kevin Costner is facing a lawsuit from a stuntwoman, Devyn LaBella, who alleges she was subjected to an unscripted rape scene without proper notice or consent while working on "Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 2." LaBella was the lead stunt double for actress Ella Hunt. The lawsuit claims the incident occurred in May 2023 during filming in Utah. LaBella alleges that Costner improvised additional scenes requiring a simulated rape, and when Hunt refused, LaBella was asked to stand in without the required intimacy coordinator or a closed set. Costner's attorney, Marty Singer, denies the allegations, calling them meritless and contradicted by LaBella's own actions. LaBella is suing for unspecified damages, claiming the incident caused her profound trauma. She asserts the experience shattered her trust and has ignited a mission to advocate for safer sets. Singer counters that LaBella gave a "thumbs up" after rehearsing the scene and continued working on the film without complaint, even expressing gratitude to the stunt coordinator.