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Kevin Costner Sued by ‘Horizon 2' Stunt Performer Over Alleged Unscripted Rape Scene

Kevin Costner Sued by ‘Horizon 2' Stunt Performer Over Alleged Unscripted Rape Scene

Epoch Times31-05-2025
A female stunt performer has sued Kevin Costner over claims she was required to participate in a 'violent unscripted, unscheduled rape scene' while filming the second installment of the award-winning actor's four-part Western movie series, 'Horizon: An American Saga.'
Devyn LaBella filed the lawsuit in the Los Angeles County Superior Court on Tuesday, accusing Costner and the film's production companies of a host of complaints, including sexual discrimination and harassment, creating a hostile work environment, intentionally inflicting emotional distress, and breach of contract.
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