{"id":151776,"date":"2025-06-24T18:23:12","date_gmt":"2025-06-24T18:23:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/new-evidence-has-emerged-in-the-lawsuit-against-kevin-costner-for-alleged-abuse-on-the-set-of-horizon-an-american-saga\/"},"modified":"2025-06-24T18:23:14","modified_gmt":"2025-06-24T18:23:14","slug":"new-evidence-has-emerged-in-the-lawsuit-against-kevin-costner-for-alleged-abuse-on-the-set-of-horizon-an-american-saga","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/new-evidence-has-emerged-in-the-lawsuit-against-kevin-costner-for-alleged-abuse-on-the-set-of-horizon-an-american-saga\/","title":{"rendered":"New evidence has emerged in the lawsuit against Kevin Costner for alleged abuse on the set of “Horizon: An American Saga.”"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Kevin Costner Accused of Misconduct on Set of *Horizon: An American Saga \u2014 Chapter Two*<\/h2>\n
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El incidente en el set ocurri\u00f3 cuando la actriz Ella Hunt se neg\u00f3 a filmar y Kevin Costner pidi\u00f3 a la doble de riesgo que la sustituyera inmediatamente (REUTERS\/K5 International)<\/figcaption><\/div>\n

The \u00a0stunt coordinator Devyn LaBella\u00a0 has brought forward allegations against actor \u00a0Kevin Costner\u00a0 and \u00a0Territory Pictures\u00a0, following a purportedly unplanned and violent scene purported to have been directed by Costner during the filming of *Horizon: An American Saga \u2014 Chapter Two*. The incident allegedly transpired on June 18, when LaBella amended her original lawsuit \u2014 first submitted in May \u2014 to incorporate \u00a0text messages\u00a0 exchanged with the film’s intimacy coordinator, discussing the aftermath of the supposed incident.<\/p>\n

In a message written by LaBella, she expressed, “I wanted to discuss the \u00a0abomination of yesterday\u00a0 when we both have a moment.” The coordinator replied, “Oh no, I\u2019m very sorry to hear this Devyn. Let\u2019s talk about it.\u201d This exchange highlighted LaBella’s discomfort and the immediate need for a conversation about the day’s events.<\/p>\n

LaBella further questioned, \u201c\u00a0Why was there no intimacy coordinator?\u00a0 Why was a stunt double doing work that wasn\u2019t stunt-related, especially given the sensitivity of the scene? Who\u2019s going to take responsibility for the abuse of power?\u201d Such inquiries not only signify her distress but also raise critical questions about protocol on set.<\/p>\n

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Devyn LaBella enmend\u00f3 su demanda en junio incluyendo conversaciones que revelan la falta de protocolos durante la filmaci\u00f3n problem\u00e1tica (Instagram\/@devynlabella)<\/figcaption><\/div>\n

The lawsuit details that the alleged incident occurred on May 2, 2023, at a film set in \u00a0Utah\u00a0. LaBella was serving as a stunt double for \u00a0Ella Hunt\u00a0, 27, when the situation escalated unexpectedly. It is claimed that what LaBella considered a \u201c\u00a0violent, unscripted rape scene\u00a0\u201d was added by Costner without prior notice.<\/p>\n

Initially, LaBella was informed of a planned \u00a0scripted scene\u00a0 involving a violent and intimate encounter between Hunt’s character and another actor, \u00a0Douglas Smith\u00a0. This scene was filmed without issue as an intimacy coordinator was on set.<\/p>\n

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Ella Hunt se neg\u00f3 a filmar la escena tras enterarse de que involucrar\u00eda al actor levantando violentamente su falda durante el rodaje de la secuela de “Horizon: An American Saga” (REUTERS\/Aude Guerrucci)<\/figcaption><\/div>\n

However, the following day, the dynamics shifted abruptly. LaBella arrived at the set expecting to adhere to her duties but was met with Hunt’s refusal to film the scene after discovering that it would entail actor \u00a0Roger Ivens\u00a0 \u201cviolently lifting her skirt.\u201d The lawsuit indicates that Costner specifically added this scene, deviating from the previously filmed day\u2019s narrative.<\/p>\n

\u201cCostner, being present on set, made this addition that diverged markedly from the scene filmed the previous day which had not involved any such act,\u201d the lawsuit states. Hunt exhibited visible distress and subsequently left the set. LaBella claims she was unaware of these developments when Costner asked her to substitute for Hunt.<\/p>\n

\u201c\u00a0LaBella was not an alternate actress, and what Costner requested was beyond her scope of work as a stunt double.\u00a0 Yet, in complete ignorance of the real nature of the \u2018take\u2019 Costner had planned for her, LaBella agreed to assist under the impression that this would be a quick substitute shot,\u201d the complaint explains.<\/p>\n

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The allegations describe that LaBella was neither warned nor adequately prepared for Ivens, 44, to \u201cmount her and forcefully lift her skirt,\u201d discovering that Ivens would be doing so only when he was already in the act. Furthermore, she alleges that the intimacy coordinator was absent during the segment.<\/p>\n

In an assertion made in the complaint, she stated: “As directed by Costner, this unchoreographed and unscripted scene involved Ivens mounting LaBella while simulating unbuttoning his trousers and using his body and arms to forcibly restrain her.” The details evoke a painful sense of violation, showcasing the lack of professionalism and precaution in such intimate scenes.<\/p>\n

The intimacy coordinator, \u00a0Celeste Cheney\u00a0, reportedly prepared an incident report summarizing LaBella’s complaint. This report indicated that apologies were made to both \u00a0Ella Hunt\u00a0 and LaBella for the numerous parties involved several days following the incident.<\/p>\n

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El equipo de Costner catalog\u00f3 p\u00fablicamente a LaBella como “acusadora en serie” que busca un “agarr\u00f3n de dinero” tras su demanda (REUTERS\/Yara Nardi)<\/figcaption><\/div>\n

The alleged report also added, \u201cThis was not a formal or uniform process. Ideally, \u00a0apologies would be issued by Costner\u00a0, the first assistant director, and others involved to both Ella and Devyn.\u201d LaBella claims that she was not rehired to work on *Horizon 3*, which is set to begin filming in early 2024.<\/p>\n

Additionally, LaBella accuses \u00a0Kevin Costner\u00a0 and his team of public statements aimed at further damaging her professional opportunities by labeling her a \u201c\u00a0serial accuser\u00a0\u201d and someone seeking a \u201c\u00a0cash grab\u00a0.\u201d Costner’s lawyer, \u00a0Marty Singer\u00a0, has denied these allegations, asserting, \u201c\u00a0Kevin Costner\u00a0 always ensures everyone is comfortable working on his films and takes safety on set very seriously.\u201d<\/p>\n

Singer also contended that \u201cLaBella was doing a rehearsal in an insert take for a scripted scene. \u00a0There was no intimacy or anything sexual in the take.\u00a0 It was about pulling a dress while she was fully dressed and lying next to a male actor.\u201d<\/p>\n

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La franquicia enfrent\u00f3 fracaso comercial con n\u00fameros decepcionantes en taquilla y la secuela retirada de cines para estrenar en Venecia (Warner Bros.)<\/figcaption><\/div>\n

The first film of *Horizon: An American Saga* faced disappointing box office figures when it premiered in May 2024. In light of these events, the sequel was withdrawn from cinemas and instead debuted at the \u00a0Venice Film Festival\u00a0 in September 2024.<\/p>\n

In conclusion, this scenario has raised profound questions about the industry\u2019s treatment of actors, especially in intimate scenes, highlighting the urgent need for stringent protocols to ensure the safety and comfort of all involved parties. As these allegations unfold, they serve as a crucial reminder of the significance of accountability in the film industry.
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Kevin Costner Accused of Misconduct on Set of *Horizon: An American Saga \u2014 Chapter Two* El incidente en el set ocurri\u00f3 cuando la actriz Ella Hunt se neg\u00f3 a filmar y Kevin Costner pidi\u00f3 a la doble de riesgo que la sustituyera inmediatamente (REUTERS\/K5 International) The \u00a0stunt coordinator Devyn LaBella\u00a0 has brought forward allegations against […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":151777,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[134,8834,2381,31718,26885,1895,2476,523,6223,2837,1428],"class_list":["post-151776","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-mazagine","tag-abuse","tag-alleged","tag-american","tag-costner","tag-emerged","tag-evidence","tag-horizon","tag-kevin","tag-lawsuit","tag-saga","tag-set"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/151776","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=151776"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/151776\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/151777"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=151776"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=151776"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=151776"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}