Stuntwoman Sues Kevin Costner Alleging Unscripted Rape Scene in $100M Film

Stuntwoman Devyn LaBella has filed a lawsuit against Kevin Costner and Territory Pictures alleging she was forced to perform an unscripted and violent rape scene without her consent on the set of the Western film Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 2. LaBella claims the scene was improvised by Costner, who directed the film, and that there was no intimacy coordinator present to ensure her safety or consent. Following the lawsuit filing, LaBella has faced significant online harassment and backlash, prompting her legal team to request the redaction of sensitive personal information to protect her privacy and safety. The case has sparked broader discussions about stunt performer safety, on-set consent, and accountability in Hollywood, highlighting the power dynamics and risks faced by performers. LaBella, a respected stuntwoman and actress, stated that compliance under pressure is not consent and described the incident as a reckless violation of workplace safety. The lawsuit also revealed that the original actress, Ella Hunt, refused to perform the impromptu scene, after which LaBella was asked to step in unexpectedly.