Kevin Costner Seeks Dismissal After “Violent Rape Scene” Allegations
Kevin Costner is once again trying to get a sexual harassment lawsuit against him dismissed.
The case was filed by stunt performer Devyn LaBella, who claims she was forced to perform an unscripted and unplanned rape scene on the set of the Western film series Horizon, according to legal documents obtained by TMZ.
A judge has already thrown out two of LaBella’s ten claims, but Costner’s team is now appealing to dismiss the remaining eight, TMZ reported. Costner’s lawyer, Marty Singer, confirmed earlier this month that they planned to challenge the judge’s ruling and followed through on Thursday.
LaBella filed her lawsuit in May 2025, alleging that during the filming of Horizon: An American Saga — Chapter 2, she was made to take part in a violent, unscheduled rape scene directed by Costner.
She served as the lead stunt double for Ella Hunt, who played Juliette in the movie. In her statement, LaBella said, “On that day, I was left exposed, unprotected, and deeply betrayed by a system that promised safety and professionalism. What happened to me shattered my trust and forever changed how I move through this industry.”
Costner has strongly denied the allegations. Singer said in a statement, “Kevin Costner always wants to make sure that everyone is comfortable working on his films and takes safety on set very seriously. However, this claim by Devyn LaBella has absolutely no merit, and it is completely contradicted by her own actions — and the facts.”
According to the lawsuit, Hunt refused to perform the controversial scene after learning it involved a violent act. Costner allegedly asked LaBella to step in. LaBella claims that completing the scene caused her shock, embarrassment, and humiliation. She also said that she was not rehired for Horizon 3 after filing a complaint about the incident.
Costner’s team has presented evidence, including text messages from LaBella, showing she continued to work on the film for several weeks and attended a thank-you dinner with the stunt coordinator, sending messages with heart emojis. Singer argued this contradicted LaBella’s claims of mistreatment.
LaBella later updated her lawsuit, including messages with the film’s intimacy coordinator. She wrote, “I was put in a really wrong position and it’s really affected me.” The coordinator reportedly apologized and offered support. LaBella also raised concerns about the absence of an intimacy coordinator during the scene and questioned why a stunt double was asked to perform such sensitive work.
Court documents claim the coordinator created an incident report and that production later supported LaBella, including covering travel costs so she could see family and receive support.
The case continues to unfold, with Costner seeking to have the remaining claims dismissed while LaBella maintains her allegations.
This situation highlights the importance of clear safety protocols on film sets, especially during sensitive scenes. It will be interesting to see how the courts balance the claims and evidence. What do you think about this case? Share your thoughts in the comments.
