Kevin Costner Denies Sexual Harassment Claims in Horizon 2

Actor Kevin Costner has strongly denied a sexual harassment allegation made against him that arose from filming Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 2. The allegation was made by stunt performer Devyn LaBella, who claimed she had to perform an inappropriate scene without prior notice or her consent.  

In a court filing with Los Angeles Superior Court, Costner called the allegation “absolutely false” and “extremely disappointing.” He stated that the lawsuit was meant, and designed, to tarnish his character and reputation, and embarrass him by misrepresenting the incident that occurred on set.

Allegations of Unscripted Scene Spark Legal Dispute

LaBella claimed she was pushed into filming an intense and unscripted moment during production, which she referred to as a simulated rape scene. She claimed she was embarrassed and traumatized by the experience with the production team not offering appropriate support during the filming.

Costner (who stars in and directs the Horizon projects) strongly denied the allegations. He explained that the disputed moment was a single artistic shot that created tension but did not show nudity, physical touch, or simulated sexual intercourse, in his opinion. He explained the sensational labeling as a "rape scene" was simply wrong and fanciful, designed to create controversy.

The actor stressed the moment was acted professionally and that LaBella's allegations misrepresented what the shoot was. He reported that after the moment was filmed, she continued to work as expected, looked cheerful, and eventually had dinner with members of the stunt team.

Costner Seeks Dismissal Under Anti-SLAPP Law

Costner's lawyers have submitted their response to the lawsuit, accompanied by a motion filed under California's anti-SLAPP statute designed to prevent lawsuits aimed at limiting free speech or silencing individuals over issues of public interest. Costner's lawyers claim that the lawsuit is not only not about real harm, but a scheme to profit financially by monetizing it and to "inflict damage" on Costner as a public figure. 

As part of its opposition, Costner included on-set photographic evidence which they claim show LaBella calm and cooperative while it was filmed. Costner's lawyers pointed out that she thanked the stunt coordinator after, which they say contradicts her allegations of trauma. 

LaBella initially filed her lawsuit in May, and amended it in June to include testimony from the production's intimacy coordinator. She still argues that she was put into an improper position with a lack of preparation. Costner's team argues that it should be dismissed quickly, calling it "a misuse of the court system." 

Regardless, the case appears to have become one of Hollywood's most closely followed legal matters and has raised larger issues about safety, consent, and how far artistic expression can be protected by law.

Kevin Costner faced a lawsuit from stunt double Devyn LaBella regarding his 2024 film, Horizon 2.

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Conclusion

Kevin Costner has firmly denied the harassment allegations tied to Horizon 2, calling them baseless and untrue. While the claims have sparked headlines, Costner’s strong statement reflects his intent to protect his reputation and career. As the situation unfolds, fans and industry watchers will be keeping a close eye on how this impacts both his image and the highly anticipated film.