Kevin Costner Lawsuit: Stunt Double Alleges Forced Rape Scene Rehearsal

Stunt Double's Allegations

• 📌 Plaintiff Devyn LaBella, a 34-year-old stunt performer, is suing Kevin Costner and his film companies over an incident on the set of "Horizon: An American Saga."
• ⚠️ LaBella claims she was directed to rehearse an unscripted, violent simulated rape scene involving actor Roger Ivans, without proper safety measures or an intimacy coordinator.
• 🎬 She alleges this occurred on May 2nd, 2023, after a planned scene involving actor Douglas Smith was filmed the previous day.

Lack of Safety and Consent

• 🚫 LaBella states that the simulated rape scene was not on the call sheet, varied from the previously filmed scene, and did not involve the agreed-upon actor.
• 🚨 Crucially, she claims no intimacy coordinator was present, and she was not informed that the original actress, Ella Hunt, had refused to perform the scene and walked off set.
• 🎭 The lawsuit highlights violations of SAG-AFTRA rules, which require at least 48 hours' notice for nudity or simulated sex scenes and performer consent.
• 😥 LaBella describes the experience as deeply traumatizing, leading to humiliation and emotional distress, especially as she was menstruating during the filming.

Allegations of Retaliation

• 📉 Following her complaints, LaBella alleges she was not rehired for subsequent productions, including "Horizon 3," and that her regular work with stunt coordinator Wade Allen also ceased.
• ⚖️ The lawsuit details nine causes of action, including sexual harassment, discrimination, hostile work environment, retaliation, and intentional infliction of emotional distress.
• 💰 LaBella is seeking compensatory and punitive damages, attorney fees, and requests that the defendants undergo anti-sexual harassment training and engage intimacy coordinators on future productions.

Kevin Costner's Response

• 🗣️ Kevin Costner's attorney, Marty Singer, denies the allegations, stating LaBella gave a