Insider Reveals How Child Actors Were Left Terrified On Kevin Costner's ‘Horizon 2' Set

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A disturbing scene on the set of Kevin Costner's "Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 2" has reportedly traumatized child actors who were within earshot of an unscripted, violent rape scene.
A production insider revealed that the kids weren't warned and were left scared and confused, prompting serious questions about safety and transparency on Costner's set.
An insider from the Horizon 2 production team has come forward with troubling details about how the film's young cast members were caught in the emotional crossfire of a shocking unscripted rape scene.
According to TMZ, the violent and graphic scene, directed by Kevin Costner, was filmed on May 2, 2023, without prior notice to the crew or nearby child actors.
The insider told the outlet that the moment 'was filmed within earshot of child actors … and neither they nor their adult counterparts were given any heads up about the loud, explicit moment.'
Without any forewarning, the children suddenly heard a woman screaming 'bloody murder,' sending waves of panic through the young cast.
'The kids were scared and upset,' the source shared, noting that adults scrambled to reassure them, though no one really knew what was happening.
Stunt performer, Devyn LaBella, filed a lawsuit against Costner, claiming she was forced to perform a "violent, unscripted, unscheduled rape scene" with no prior consent, preparation, or presence of an intimacy coordinator.
The insider told TMZ that the chaos surrounding the shoot wasn't just traumatizing for LaBella but also reflected a total breakdown in standard safety procedures for everyone on set, especially the children.
LaBella had already filmed a rehearsed and approved sexual assault scene on May 1, but she said she was shocked when she arrived the following day to discover she was being asked to film another explicit scene with no script or guidelines.
'There were whispers on set the next day,' the insider recalled. 'People said it was an 'uncomfortable' night, but for the most part, whatever occurred was very 'hush hush.''
LaBella claims there was no contractually required intimacy coordinator present, and she had not been given the 48-hour notice required by SAG guidelines for scenes involving nudity or simulated sex.
In her lawsuit, she accused Costner and the production companies of acting 'with malice, fraud, oppression, and in reckless disregard' of her rights.
Costner, who directed and starred in "Horizon 2," is at the center of LaBella's lawsuit. She alleged that he personally asked her to perform in the unplanned scene after the lead actress, Ella Hunt, reportedly refused and walked off the set.
According to the filing, Costner allegedly failed to call 'action' or 'cut' during the shoot, which left LaBella uncertain when the traumatic scene had started or ended.
She said she was left feeling 'exposed, unprotected, and deeply betrayed by a system that promised safety and professionalism.'
'What happened to me shattered my trust and forever changed how I move through this industry,' she told PEOPLE Magazine.
Costner's attorney Marty Singer has fiercely denied the allegations in a chat with TMZ, calling LaBella a 'serial accuser of people in the entertainment industry' and stating that the lawsuit has 'absolutely no merit.'
He claimed LaBella had rehearsed the scene with another actor and even sent a grateful text message to the stunt coordinator afterward. 'Kevin always wants to make sure that everyone is comfortable working on his films and takes safety on set very seriously,' Singer said.
The lawsuit against Costner comes following his bitter divorce from Christine Baumgartner.
However, despite the divorce, the veteran actor is reportedly enjoying the single life and 'playing the field' at 70.
The Oscar-winning actor was recently spotted getting cozy with a mystery brunette at Raspoutine Night Club in West Hollywood.
Sources say they chatted for nearly an hour and exchanged physical gestures like touching shoulders and hands. Although the pair didn't arrive or leave together, witnesses noted their chemistry.
Insiders told the Daily Mail that Costner isn't looking to settle down and is simply enjoying attention from multiple women.
One source said, "Kevin gets hit on everywhere he goes, and this is no different. He has lots of women who are vying for his time and attention."
Since his split, Costner has also been linked to several celebrities, including singer Jewel, Jennifer Lopez, and Sharon Stone.
Costner and Baumgartner's marriage, which began in 2004, ended in 2023 after she filed for divorce.
They share three children and were involved in a contentious custody battle that resulted in Costner agreeing to joint custody and paying $63,000 monthly in child support.
While some speculated "Yellowstone" filming caused the split, sources claimed otherwise.
In a 2024 interview on "CBS Mornings," Costner called the divorce 'a crushing moment' and admitted, 'It hurt.'
Despite the emotional fallout, he said he must remain strong for his children, noting per The Blast, 'I can't wilt like a daisy. I have to go forward. I have to go forward. I have to continue to be who I am, and keep a special eye on who [my children] are.'