“Horizon” stunt artist files for sexual harassment against Kevin Costner and Film’s producers

Kevin Costner has been appointed in a lawsuit on sexual harassment submitted by a stunt artist who claims she was subjected to unwritten rape on the set of Horizon: an American Saga – Chapter 2 2023.

Devyn Labella claimed in the complaint – which was submitted in the Superior Court of California for Los Angeles County on Tuesday, May 27, and received by people – that she “was a victim of a violent, unwritten, unplanned rape scene directed by Kevin Costner.”

Labella also included the production companies behind the film as a respondent in the mood. She is true for an unclear amount and wants a trial of jury.

Labella was employed as a stunt double for Horizon 2 Lead actress, Ella Hunt, According to a SAG agreement, according to the complaint. Her job was to stand “under physical scenes”, including performing stunts.

The complaint notes that SAG does not allow “any last minute requests for nudity or simulated sex”, and the producers must notify 48 hours and get the practitioner’s condition for any changes in intimate scenes. Hunt’s contract also required her to have a “coordinator for all intimacy scenes.”

Labella claimed in her trial that after filming Horizon 2 For “several weeks” and “without incident” she was told that “because of its very physical nature”, she would go in as a double for “a script, aggressive and intimate rape scene” with Hunt’s character Juliette and actor Douglas Smith’s character.

The scene was filmed on May 1, 2023, and after several, “wrapped” with “no problems”, according to the mood.

Labella stated in her application that the next day, May 2, 2023, she was due to a “non-intimal scene” as Hunt’s stunt double. However, Costner, who was also on a set, deducted a scene where a second actor, Roger Ivens, would, under Costner’s leadership, “climb on top of MS Hunt, violently shaved up his skirt.” Labella stated that the scene was not listed on the call sheet for that day. Ivens is not named as defendant.

In the archiving, Labella claimed that after the Hunt, the set of the set of the set asked Costner to “stand in” for the actress “without proper message, consent, preparation or appropriate safeguards in place” – a task she claims “was not within the scope of her role as a stunt double.” Labella also claimed in the application that she was not aware that Hunt had gone off after claiming refused to make the stage.

Labella insisted in her trial that she never gave consent for the alleged improvised scene, which was much different from the planned, choreographed and script the scene that was filmed the day before. She also claimed that it was an open set, which allowed “anyone” to go in and “observe the scene performed.”

In the filing, Labella stated that she did not know when the scene began or quit, as Costner is alleged not to proclaim “action” or “cut.” She also claimed that stunt and intimacy coordinators were not informed that the stage was taped.

After the scene, Labella broke emotionally and experienced “reminders of shame, humiliation and complete lack of control”, according to the mood. She took a few days off from set and later returned to a “troublesome” environment. Per archiving she was said to be that she would stay in her trailer and not be on a set, while others are said to “make excuses” for Costner. She claimed that this was her experience until production was wound and she returned to Los Angeles.

Labella said that the alleged incident increased her career, “and left her with permanent trauma which she will be required to address for many years to come.” She began therapy in June 2023 to deal with “symptoms” for her alleged experience such as “sleep disorders, fear of intimacy” and “anxiety”.

“That day I was left exposed, unprotected and deeply betrayed by a system that promised security and professionalism,” Labella said in a statement shared with people. “What happened to me crushed my confidence and changed forever how I go through this industry. As I continue to perform and go into my journey with stunt coordination, I work with a hard commitment to maintain the highest standards, create sets where security, communication and consent is non -negotiable. This experience I had to be a lifelong. Be so much.

Her lawyer, James A. Vagnini, refers to the mood as “emblematic for what is still a very deep rooted question in Hollywood.”

“This case is a clear example of male-dominated, sexist Hollywood movie production,” Labella’s lawyer Kate McFarlane adds people. “Our client was subjected to brutal sexual behavior completely unprotected from the obvious damage. This happened even though there are standards for behavior and behavior specifically designed to protect people like Devyn Labella.”

Costner’s lawyer Marty Singer denied hard statements and told people that the actor “always wants to make sure everyone is comfortable working with their films and takes security on the set very seriously.” He says Labella is a “serial accuser” and her claims have “absolutely no merit” and “are” completely contradicted by her own actions – and facts. ”

He accuses her of “Shakedown Tactics” and claims she approved the scene after repeating it with another actor, giving her stunt coordinator a “thumbs up.” Singer, who represents all production companies that are listed as respondents in the case, says Labella was “in a good mood” in the evening, the stage was filmed and sent stunt coordinator a text message that expresses gratitude for the opportunity.

In the alleged text message that was shared with people, Labella added a carriage wheel and heart hand emojis.

“The facts are clear and we are over sure that Kevin will advise,” concludes Singer.

Labella is true for damages and said she calls on the alleged “continued failures” for Hollywood production companies to address the “effects of performing sexually explicit and violent” scenes “as well as” the need for intimacy coordination. ”

Reps for Hunt and Ivens did not immediately respond to a request for comment.