Horizon Stunt Performer Files Sexual Harassment Suit Against Kevin Costner
Holy jitterbugs, spill your cup—this blockbuster lawsuit is sizzling! A stunt performer from Kevin Costner’s Western epic Horizon has slapped the Oscar winner and the film’s producers with a sexual harassment lawsuit, alleging a relentless barrage of unwanted advances and a hostile work environment (per People Magazine and Variety). In court papers filed October 2 in Los Angeles County Superior Court, the unnamed female stunt pro claims that during filming in Santa Ynez and Paintbrush Canyon, Utah, starting June 3, 2022, she was subjected to repeated comments about her body, unsolicited shoulder brushes, and even propositions for “private showers.” She insists Costner himself crossed the line on multiple occasions, turning what should have been a straightforward horseback stunt into a nightmare of lewd remarks and inappropriate touching.
According to the suit, Horizon’s production companies, including Tree Runners Productions and Horizon Entertainment, failed to safeguard her after HR reports in July 2022, leaving her stranded in skimpy costumes without a single female dressing area (Dotdash Meredith feed). She claims producers brushed off her complaints, accusing her of being too “thin-skinned,” and even stunt coordinators reportedly looked the other way—classic Hollywood pass-the-blame, right? The plaintiff is seeking unspecified compensatory and punitive damages, demanding that Costner and co. be held accountable for creating a work site she describes as “unsafe and demeaning.”
Industry watchdogs at The Hollywood Reporter point out that this isn’t the first time on-set harassment allegations have surfaced in Tinseltown’s rebooted Western boom. Experts tell us studios must take heed—the #MeToo reckoning has chased away more suits than tumbleweeds this year. And insiders whisper that Costume Department memos show zero protocols for gender-specific facilities, potentially opening the door for a broader class-action down the line.
With release plans for Horizon still on the calendar, this lawsuit casts a long shadow over Costner’s comeback ride. Will studios rewrite their harassment policies? Can Costner salvage his reputation? Stay tuned for depositions, surprise witness lists, and perhaps a last-minute settlement that could reshape on-set dynamics forever. Whew! My pulse is racing faster than my morning espresso—someone pass the decaf, please, because I swear I could chatter about this all day.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and People Magazine; Variety; Dotdash Meredith
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