Kevin Costner Fights Back Against ‘Horizon’ Rape Allegation With Explosive Court Docs and Set Photos
Riley Carter here — just another millennial navigating the chaos of celebrity drama with the kind of detached calm that only comes from years of scrolling through tabloids while pretending not to care. But okay, this one’s hard to ignore.
Kevin Costner is officially throwing down in court after stuntwoman Devyn LaBella dropped a bombshell lawsuit accusing him of orchestrating an “unscripted rape scene” during filming of Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 2. The 70-year-old actor, known for his brooding Westerns and even more brooding silence on social media, has fired back with a fiery legal motion filed in California Superior Court, calling the allegations “patently false” and “an absolute nightmare.”
According to Variety, Costner’s declaration doesn’t mince words. He claims the entire narrative was crafted to “embarrass and damage me and the ‘Horizon’ movies on an ongoing basis in order to gain a massive and unjustified payday.” That’s not just a defense — that’s a full-on accusation of exploitation. And he’s not backing down, even at the cost of personal and financial strain. “The truth matters,” he insists. “That’s why I will always speak up.”
But here’s where it gets spicy: Costner didn’t just throw words at the courtroom — he brought visuals. Dozens of photos from the set show LaBella smiling, laughing, and seemingly relaxed during the rehearsal of what LaBella claims was a traumatic, unscheduled assault. The scene in question? A “buildup” and “foretelling” of two offscreen violent rape scenes, per Costner. Not actual sex. Not actual assault. Just… blocking.
And he’s got backup. Wade Allen, the stunt coordinator who hired LaBella, swears she showed no distress, discomfort, or concern during the shoot. Roger Ivens, the other performer in the scene, corroborates: “At no point did she evidence any distress.” Two crew members. One consistent story. Meanwhile, LaBella’s version paints a different picture — one of shock, humiliation, and a text message to intimacy coordinator Celeste Cheney calling the moment an “abomination.” She asked, “Who is gonna take responsibility for the abuse of power, negligence and ignorance on set?”
The timeline adds intrigue. The first film bombed at the box office in May 2024, leading to its removal from theaters and a surprise premiere at Venice Film Festival in September. Now, two more films are already in development. So is this a creative dispute? A career pivot? Or a PR war over a single scene? The stakes feel higher than a Western shootout.
Costner’s lawyer, Marty Singer, echoed the sentiment in June: “There was no intimacy or anything sexual in the shot.” He also noted that multiple witnesses have contradicted LaBella’s claims. “We look forward to the swift end of this specious lawsuit.”
So where does that leave us? A star defending his legacy with photos, declarations, and crew testimony. A stunt performer alleging systemic failure and emotional harm. A franchise teetering between redemption and ruin. And a legal battle that’s far from over.
Anyway, that’s the deal. Do with it what you will.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and Variety, People Magazine, The New York Post
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