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New York Post
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
‘Horizon 2' stuntwoman suing Kevin Costner over alleged ‘unscripted' rape scene reveals shocking new evidence
The stuntwoman suing Kevin Costner over an alleged 'unscripted' rape scene on the set of his 'Horizon' sequel is offering new evidence in her case. Devyn LaBella amended her May lawsuit on June 18 to include alleged text messages that she exchanged with the 2024 film's intimacy coordinator, Celeste Cheney, the day after the alleged scene was shot. 'I wanted to discuss yesterdays abomination when we both have a chance,' LaBella, 30, wrote in the alleged text, according to US Weekly who obtained her amended lawsuit. Advertisement 11 Kevin Costner at the 'Kevin Costner's The West' premiere in Los Angeles in May 2024. Getty Images for History Channel 11 Devyn LaBella in an Instagram photo. Devyn LaBella/Instagram 'I was put in a really wrong position and it's really affected me,' LaBella added. Advertisement Cheney allegedly responded: 'Oh no, I'm so sorry to hear this Devyn. Let's talk through it.' LaBella, who doubled for Ella Hunt in 'Horizon: An American Saga — Chapter Two,' then listed off over a dozen questions about the scene in question, the alleged texts show. 11 Devyn LaBella in a selfie shared in Oct. 2021. devynlabella/Instagram 'Why was there no intimacy coordinator?' LaBella asked. 'Why was a stunt double doing this non stunt work — especially given the sensitivity of it? Why weren't there any preparations going into the scene?' Advertisement LaBella also asked, 'Why wasn't it a closed set? How did lining up a shot turn into a rape sequence? Why was a man from the camera department directing this non scripted action?' 11 Kevin Costner in 'Horizon: An American Saga — Chapter 1.' ©Warner Bros/Courtesy Everett Collection At the end of her message, LaBella allegedly asked Cheney, 'Who is gonna take responsibility for the abuse of power, negligence and ignorance on set?' In another alleged text to Cheney, LaBella claimed she spoke to the film's line producer with someone named Marshelle present and received an apology for the alleged incident. Advertisement 'Basically telling me you two spoke, and that Kevin had a long convo with Ella yesterday basically putting the blame on Kevin and that he needs to be brought up to the current times and that it won't happen again and apologize,' reads LaBella's alleged text obtained by TMZ. 11 Devyn Labella attends the 11th Annual Action Icon Awards in Universal City, Calif. in Oct. 2022. Getty Images Cheney alleged responded: 'Thanks for the update. I'm glad Jeff came to you and apologized.' According to US Weekly, Cheney summarized LaBella's complaint in an alleged incident report, in which she claimed that Hunt and LaBella received 'apologies' from 'various parties involved.' Cheney's report allegedly stated that 'ideally, apologies would be issued' by Costner, 70, and 'others involved' to both LaBella and Hunt. 11 Kevin Costner in the first 'Horizon' movie. ©Warner Bros/Courtesy Everett Collection Additionally, the alleged report said that Hunt asked for the intimacy coordinator to return to the set 'to provide support the following week,' while LaBella 'requested that production pay for her flight home that weekend so she could receive support from family and friends,' which production allegedly agreed to. The Post has reached out to Costner's attorney for comment. Advertisement 11 Kevin Costner attends Fanatics Fest NYC on June 20, 2025. Last month, LaBella filed a complaint against Costner and production companies behind the Western film alleging sexual discrimination, harassment, and the creation of a hostile work environment. In the documents obtained by The Post, LaBella claimed she was 'the victim of a violent unscripted, unscheduled rape scene,' which she noted was directed by Costner on May 2, 2023. 11 Devyn LaBella arrives at A Cause For Entertainment's 10th Anniversary Diamond Celebration in Los Angeles in Oct. 2024. Getty Images for A Cause for Entertainment Advertisement LaBella further alleged that she 'experienced shock, embarrassment and humiliation while attempting to process the situation' in the days that followed after filming. She also claimed that she was 'not hired back to continue her role or at all as a stunt double for Horizon 3, which began filming in early 2024.' 11 Devyn LaBella in a selfie. 11 Kevin Costner makes an appearance at Fanatics Fest in New York City. Rick Davis / Advertisement The 'Yellowstone' alum's attorney, Marty Singer, shut down the claims after the lawsuit was filed in a statement to The Post. 'This claim by Devyn LaBella has absolutely no merit, and it is completely contradicted by her own actions — and the facts,' Singer said. 11 Kevin Costner in 'Horizon: An American Saga — Chapter 1.' ©Warner Bros/Courtesy Everett Collection Advertisement The first 'Horizon' film saw appalling box office numbers when it came out in May 2024. The sequel was pulled from movie theaters and instead had its premiere at the Venice Film Festival in Sept. 2024. The Western film franchise has two more movies in the works.
Tom's Guide
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
How to watch 'Kevin Costner's The West' online — stream from anywhere
If the birth of the American West is about anything it is about the relentless competition for land and power and the ruthlessness with which that determination was executed. Hollywood A-Lister Kevin Costner presents a variety of stories from different perspectives... "Kevin Costner's The West" airs on the History Channel in the U.S. and Canada every Thursday — and viewers abroad can watch it from anywhere with a VPN. ► Date and time: "Kevin Costner's The West" will premiere in the U.S. on Monday, May 26 at 9 p.m. ET/ PT with back-to-back episodes followed by a special presentation of Episode 3 on Tuesday, May 27. It will then return to a regularly scheduled time slot of 9 p.m. Mondays on the History Channel.• U.S. — History Channel (via Sling, Philo or Hulu)• Canada — History Channel• Watch anywhere — try NordVPN 100% risk-free These include tales from figures such as Meriwether Lewis and William Clark who led exploration of the Louisiana Purchase from 1804 to 1806 along with young Lemhi Shoshone woman Sacagawea and stories of clashes between lawmen and outlaws. The rise of cowboys and ranchers will feature as will the courageous resistance of Native American tribes who valiantly defended their ancestral land, the resilience of trailblazing women and the fervor of fortune seekers and abolitionists. Best known for his starring role in 'Yellowstone', Costner's return to tell the tales of 'The West' promises to be an epic story. Read on for how to watch "Kevin Costner's The West" online and from anywhere in the world. "Kevin Costner's The West" will premiere in the U.S. on Monday, May 26 with back-to-back episodes followed by a special presentation of Episode 3 on Tuesday, May 27. It will then return to a regularly scheduled time slot of 9 p.m. Mondays on the History Channel. The History Channel is available with most cable packages. If you have a cable login, you can also watch "Kevin Costner's The West" episodes on If you've already cut the cord, you can watch "Kevin Costner's The West" on several live TV streaming services, including Sling TV, Philo, Hulu With Live TV, YouTube TV and DirecTV Stream. Americans abroad can catch the show from anywhere by using a good VPN. We recommend NordVPN. Sling TV is one of the most affordable cable TV alternatives on the market, and new users often get a discount on their first month. Both the Sling Orange ($40/month) and Sling Blue ($45/month) packages comes with the History Channel. Philo is one of the cheapest live TV services you can get. For $25 per month, you get over 70 channels including the History Channel, MTV, Paramount Network, AMC, Lifetime and HGTV. Check out the service with a free seven-day trial. Hulu offers a huge library of classic and current TV shows and movies, as well as acclaimed originals and movie exclusives. Plus, it's got the entire FX catalog. Subscriptions starts at just $9.99 per month. Just because the History Channel isn't available everywhere doesn't mean you can't watch "Kevin Costner's The West" if you're away from home. Watching along with the rest of the internet can be pretty easy. With the right VPN (virtual private network), you can stream the show from wherever you go. Not sure which VPN is right for you? We've tested many different services and our pick for the best VPN overall is NordVPN. It offers superb speeds and excellent customer service. There's a good reason you've heard of NordVPN. We specialize in testing and reviewing VPN services and NordVPN is the one we rate best. It's outstanding at unblocking streaming services, it's fast and it has top-level security features too. With over 7,000 servers, across 110 countries, and at a great price too, it's easy to recommend. Get 70% off NordVPN with this deal Using a VPN is incredibly simple. 1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite. 2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you're in the U.K. and want to view an American service, you'd select U.S. from the list. 3. Sit back and enjoy the show. Head to your platform of choice and stream new episodes of "Kevin Costner's The West" online. As with the U.S., "Kevin Costner's The West" will premiere in Canada on Monday, May 26 at 9 p.m. ET/ PT with back-to-back episodes followed by a special presentation of Episode 3 on Tuesday, May 27. It will then return to a regularly scheduled time slot of 9 p.m. ET/PT Mondays on the History Channel. "Kevin Costner's The West" might also be available via the STACKTV add-on with Prime Video but although it grants access to programming from the History Channel and others there is no confirmation as yet. A Prime membership costs CA$9.99 each month, and a Stack TV subscription costs CA$12.99 on top, but both offer free trials to new users. Not in Canada at the moment? Signing up to NordVPN will help you access your preferred streaming service when you're overseas. "Kevin Costner's The West" will premiere in Australia on Wednesday, May 28 on Stan. For now, anybody currently abroad in Australia from the U.S. or Canada can use one of the best VPN services to access History. We recommend NordVPN thanks to its speed, reliability and trusted security features. "Kevin Costner's The West" will premiere on Sky HISTORY in the UK on Monday, June 2 at 9 p.m. BST. For now, anybody currently abroad in the U.K. from the U.S. or Canada can use one of the best VPN services to access their usual streaming service. We recommend NordVPN thanks to its speed, reliability and trusted security features. "Silverado" (1985), "Dances With Wolves" (1990), "Wyatt Earp" (1994), "Open Range" (2003), "Let Him Go" (2020), and "Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1" (2024). He also played a significant role in the miniseries "Hatfields & McCoys" (2012). No, 'Kevin Costner's The West' will not be on Netflix initially. Catch all the action on or an cable-cutting service like Sling TV.
