Kevin Costner denies allegations in a lawsuit by stunt performer Devyn LaBella, who claims she was forced to perform an unscripted violent rape scene without proper notice or consent on the set of Horizon: An American Saga. Costner describes the claims as false and aims to dismiss the suit, which seeks damages and improved safety protocols on future productions.
Stunt actress Devyn LaBella amended her lawsuit against Kevin Costner and production alleging a non-consensual, unscripted rape scene on set, supported by new evidence including text messages and a report from an intimacy coordinator, highlighting violations of safety protocols and workplace misconduct.
An intimacy coordinator's report on the film 'Horizon 2' revealed protocol lapses during a rape scene, leading to a lawsuit by stunt performer Devyn LaBella against Kevin Costner, alleging misconduct and emotional distress. The report criticizes the absence of an intimacy coordinator and lack of consent procedures, highlighting concerns about actor safety and production practices.
A stunt double for Kevin Costner's film 'Horizon: An American Saga' has sued him and the producers, claiming she was forced to participate in an unscripted and violent rape scene without prior notice or an intimacy coordinator, resulting in lasting trauma. Costner's lawyer dismissed the claims as meritless.
A stunt performer, Devyn LaBella, is suing Kevin Costner and his production companies over an unplanned and allegedly traumatic rape scene on the set of 'Horizon,' claiming it was unscripted and without proper safety measures, while Costner's attorney dismisses the claims as a shakedown. The lawsuit alleges sexual harassment, discrimination, and a hostile work environment, and seeks damages and training requirements.
A stunt performer sued Kevin Costner and the production team of 'Horizon 2' for an unscripted, violent rape scene she claims was conducted without proper safety protocols or consent, leading to emotional trauma and a lawsuit seeking damages and industry reforms.
A stunt performer sued Kevin Costner and production companies, alleging she was forced to perform an unscripted and violent rape scene without proper protocols on the set of 'Horizon: An American Saga,' with Costner accused of directing the scene and violating SAG-AFTRA protocols. Costner's attorney denies the allegations, claiming the scene was explained and consented to.
Stunt performer Devyn LaBella has sued Kevin Costner over an unscripted, unsafe rape scene in the unreleased film Horizon: An American Saga, alleging violations of SAG-AFTRA rules and lack of consent, while Costner denies the allegations.
Nebraska State Senator Steve Halloran incited outrage and calls for his resignation after reading a graphic rape scene from the book "Lucky" on the floor of the Capitol, interjecting the names of two Democratic colleagues into the text during a debate about legislation on school book content restrictions. The move was criticized as unnecessary harassment and led to an emotional response from one of the Democrats, Machaela Cavanaugh, who accused Halloran of cruelty and lacking understanding of the impact of sexual violence on women.
Comedian Katt Williams, during an appearance on the "Club Shay Shay" podcast, revealed that he advocated for the removal of a rape scene from the 2002 comedy "Friday After Next," arguing that rape is never a laughing matter. Despite being a newcomer with little influence in Hollywood, Williams insisted that the film could be funnier without such a scene. He also addressed claims by fellow comedian Rickey Smiley about the casting of the pimp character Money Mike, clarifying that he was chosen for the role after a competitive audition process involving many Black comedians. Williams emphasized the importance of respectful comedy and stood firm on his stance against including a rape scene in the movie.
