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Kevin Costner and Horizon producers sued by stunt performer over ‘violent unscripted’ rape scene

Devyn LaBella is suing the actor-director and the producers of his film Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 2 alleging breach of contract, with Costner denying all allegations

Devyn LaBella was the lead stunt double for Ella Hunt, who plays Juliette in the Horizon films, a four-part western anthology written, directed by and starring Costner. LaBella is suing for damages for sexual harassment, a hostile work environment and breach of contract, claiming she immediately felt “shock, embarrassment and humiliation” and began attending therapy in June 2023. In a statement given to Variety and Deadline, “always wants to make sure that everyone is comfortable working on his films and takes safety on set very seriously”, and said LaBella’s claim has “absolutely no merit, and it is completely contradicted by her own actions – and the facts”.

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