Stunt performer Devyn LaBella filed a lawsuit against Kevin Costner on Tuesday at Los Angeles Superior Court. She claims the actor forced her into an unscripted rape scene during filming of Horizon An American Saga Chapter 2. LaBella says Costner gave no warning or rehearsal before directing the violent scene. The 34-year-old former gymnast worked as a stunt double for actress Ella Hunt during production. She accuses Costner of violating safety rules and union contracts.
LaBella performed a planned sexual assault scene with proper safety measures one day in May 2023. The next day Costner allegedly ordered an actor to pin her down on a wagon without any preparation. She claims he asked for multiple takes as he experimented with the violent action. The lawsuit states she felt trapped and could not escape the situation. LaBella says the experience left her with permanent trauma that damaged her career.
Costner's lawyer Martin Singer denied all claims and called the lawsuit baseless. He provided evidence that LaBella gave a thumbs up after rehearsing the scene. Singer shared text messages where she thanked her supervisor for wonderful weeks of work. The attorney described LaBella as someone who regularly accuses entertainment industry figures. He promised the legal challenge would fail in court.
LaBella performed a planned sexual assault scene with proper safety measures one day in May 2023. The next day Costner allegedly ordered an actor to pin her down on a wagon without any preparation. She claims he asked for multiple takes as he experimented with the violent action. The lawsuit states she felt trapped and could not escape the situation. LaBella says the experience left her with permanent trauma that damaged her career.
Costner's lawyer Martin Singer denied all claims and called the lawsuit baseless. He provided evidence that LaBella gave a thumbs up after rehearsing the scene. Singer shared text messages where she thanked her supervisor for wonderful weeks of work. The attorney described LaBella as someone who regularly accuses entertainment industry figures. He promised the legal challenge would fail in court.
