Kevin Costner Hit with ‘Violent, Unscripted’ Rape Scene Lawsuit [WATCH]

Kevin Costner and the production team behind the $100 million Western film Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 2 are facing a sexual harassment lawsuit filed by stuntwoman Devyn LaBella, who alleges she was subjected to a non-consensual, unscripted rape scene during filming in May 2023.

A stunt performer is suing ‘HORIZON 2’ and Kevin Costner for sexual discrimination, harassment, and creating a hostile work environment after she was allegedly made to perform an unscripted, violent sexual scene without notice or an intimacy coordinator.

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LaBella filed the lawsuit in Los Angeles County Superior Court on Tuesday, accusing Costner and the film’s producers of directing a scene without proper notice, safeguards, or consent.

According to court documents obtained by PEOPLE, LaBella claims she was the victim of “a violent, unscripted, unscheduled rape scene directed by Kevin Costner.”

LaBella had been hired to work as a stunt double for actress Ella Hunt and was assigned to perform in physical and stunt scenes.

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Her lawsuit states that any changes involving nudity or simulated sex scenes must be disclosed with at least 48 hours’ notice under SAG-AFTRA guidelines, and consent must be obtained.

She alleges that these standards were not followed.

The lawsuit refers to an initial rape scene between characters Juliette (played by Hunt) and Sig (played by Douglas Smith), which was filmed on May 1, 2023, and reportedly proceeded without issue after being choreographed and rehearsed.

However, LaBella claims the following day she was asked to return for what was described as a non-intimate scene.

According to her suit, Costner, who directed Horizon 2, allegedly added a second, unplanned rape scene in which actor Roger Ivens—playing a different male character—was directed to “climb on top of Ms. Hunt, violently raking up her skirt.”

LaBella alleges she was asked to perform the scene in Hunt’s place without prior notice, consent, or presence of an intimacy coordinator, and that Hunt had refused to film it herself and left the set.

LaBella claims the scene was not included on the day’s call sheet and alleges that Costner did not use standard cues such as “action” or “cut,” leaving her confused about when the scene began or ended.

She also claims that the set was open, meaning others could observe the filming, and that there were no stunt or intimacy coordinators present during the filming of the unscripted scene.

The lawsuit alleges that the event caused LaBella significant emotional distress, including anxiety, sleep disturbances, and fear of intimacy.

She began seeing a therapist in June 2023.

In her statement to PEOPLE, LaBella said, “On that day, I was left exposed, unprotected, and deeply betrayed by a system that promised safety and professionalism.”

She continued, “This experience has ignited in me a lifelong mission to be the advocate I once needed, ensuring no one else is ever left as vulnerable as I was.”

LaBella is seeking a trial by jury and is suing for an undisclosed amount.

Costner’s attorney, Marty Singer, denied the allegations, calling LaBella a “serial accuser.”

In a statement to PEOPLE, Singer said the claims “have absolutely no merit” and described them as “shakedown tactics.”

He stated that LaBella had rehearsed and approved the scene with another actor and later expressed thanks to the production team via text, including sending cartwheel and heart-hand emojis to the stunt coordinator.

“The facts are clear and we are beyond confident that Kevin will prevail,” Singer said.

LaBella’s legal team includes attorneys James A. Vagnini and Kate McFarlane.

Vagnini said the case highlights persistent issues in Hollywood related to safety on set.

McFarlane called it “a clear example of male-dominated, sexist Hollywood movie production,” adding that LaBella was left “completely unprotected from the obvious harm.”

As of Wednesday, representatives for the film’s producers and the production company have not publicly commented on the matter.

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