Kevin Costner Seeks Dismissal of Horizon 2 Stuntwoman Lawsuit

Kevin Costner is seeking to dismiss a lawsuit filed by stunt performer Devyn LaBella, who alleges she was forced to perform an unscripted and violent simulated rape scene without proper consent or safety measures on the set of Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 2. LaBella claims the scene was improvised by Costner without rehearsal or an intimacy coordinator, causing her distress and leading to retaliation after she reported the incident. Costner vehemently denies these allegations, describing them as "absolutely false" and intended to damage his reputation and the film's production, providing on-set photos and declarations to support his account. He asserts the scene was carefully scripted, rehearsed, and designed to imply off-screen assault without any simulated violence or nudity, and that LaBella appeared comfortable and consented during the filming. The case has highlighted the importance of intimacy coordinators and strict safety protocols in modern film productions to protect performers, issues Costner says were followed properly. The dispute continues to unfold amid broader conversations about on-set safety and consent.