Kevin Costner's Controversial Comments Amidst Legal Battle Over Unscripted Scene
SHOCKING ALLEGATIONS ROCK HOLLYWOOD!
Kevin Costner, 70-year-old veteran actor and director, has found himself at the center of a sizzling scandal just weeks after being sued by a female stunt double for allegedly subjecting her to an unscripted, violent, and traumatic rape scene on the set of his Western epic, Horizon.
The stunning allegations were made in a lawsuit filed by Devyn LaBella, 30-year-old stunt double, who claims that she was forced to participate in the graphic and disturbing scene without consent or proper notification. LaBella alleges that she was left with "permanent trauma" as a result of the ordeal, which has left her struggling with sleep disturbance, fears of intimacy, and anxiety.
According to court documents obtained by The Scholarly Note, LaBella filed her lawsuit on Tuesday in Los Angeles County Superior Court, seeking an undisclosed amount in damages. She claims that she was subjected to a "violent, unscripted, unscheduled rape scene" directed by Kevin Costner himself, which left her feeling exposed, unprotected, and deeply betrayed.
LaBella alleges that the incident occurred during filming for the second and final installment of Horizon, Chapter 2, on May 1, 2023. She claims that she was asked to stand in for lead actress Ella Hunt without proper notice or consent, and that there was no intimacy coordinator present to ensure her safety.
The lawsuit also alleges that LaBella's character, Juliette, was subjected to a second, equally disturbing scene just one day later, in which a different male actor sexually assaults her. LaBella claims that she was unaware of the scene's existence until it was filmed, and that Costner did not call "action" or "cut" during the performance, leaving her feeling disoriented and traumatized.
LaBella's legal team, comprising James A. Vagnini and Kate McFarlane, have slammed the allegations as a "clear example of male-dominated, sexist Hollywood movie production." They claim that LaBella was subjected to brutal sexual conduct completely unprotected from the obvious harm, despite the existence of standards of conduct and behavior specifically designed to protect people like her.
In response to the lawsuit, Costner's attorney, Marty Singer, has vehemently denied the allegations, labeling LaBella a "serial accuser" with a history of making false claims. Singer claimed that LaBella had approved and rehearsed the scene with another actor prior to filming, and that she was in "good spirits" afterwards.
However, LaBella's account is corroborated by her own texts to Horizon's stunt coordinator, which reveal her distress and confusion after the incident. In one text, sent as a series of cartwheel and heart hand emojis, LaBella reportedly expressed gratitude for the opportunity to work on the film, but also hinted at her discomfort with the scene.
The fallout from this scandal has sent shockwaves through Hollywood, with many calling for greater accountability and protection for stunt doubles and actors. As the case unfolds, it remains to be seen whether Kevin Costner will emerge victorious or if his reputation will take a hit in the wake of these shocking allegations.
Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story!
