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New York Post
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Kevin Costner sued by stunt performer over alleged unscripted rape scene in ‘Horizon 2'
Kevin Costner has been slapped with a lawsuit from a stunt performer who had worked on his film 'Horizon: An American Saga — Chapter Two.' Devyn LaBella filed a complaint against the 70-year-old actor and the production companies behind the 2024 film, alleging sexual discrimination, harassment, and the creation of a hostile work environment, according to a legal filing obtained by The Hollywood Reporter on Tuesday. In legal documents, the 34-year-old claimed that she was 'the victim of a violent unscripted, unscheduled rape scene' which she noted was directed by Costner on May 2, 2023. Advertisement 4 Kevin Costner has been slapped with a lawsuit from a stunt performer who had worked on his film 'Horizon: An American Saga — Chapter Two.' Warner Bros. Costner's legal team has since shut down the claims, saying LaBella's allegations have 'absolutely no merit.' 'Kevin Costner always wants to make sure that everyone is comfortable working on his films and takes safety on set very seriously,' Costner's attorney, Marty Singer, told The Post in a statement. Advertisement 'However, this claim by Devyn LaBella has absolutely no merit, and it is completely contradicted by her own actions — and the facts.' Costner's legal team also shared screenshots of text messages allegedly sent by LaBella following a cast dinner that took place after a rehearsal of the scene in question in May 2023. 'She [LaBella] was in good spirits and made no complaints to them,' Singer told the outlet. 'She continued to work on the movie for a few more weeks until her wrap date, and she took the stunt coordinator to a thank-you dinner.' 4 Costner's legal team has since shut down the claims, saying Devyn LaBella's allegations have 'absolutely no merit.' ©Warner Bros/Courtesy Everett Collection Advertisement 4 The Western film franchise saw appalling box office numbers when it premiered in June 2024. ©Warner Bros/Courtesy Everett Collection 'She also sent him a cordial thank you text illustrated with happy heart emojis (copy attached),' he added. In her filing, LaBella — who had previously worked on projects including 'Barbie,' 'American Horror Stories,' 'CSI: Vegas,' 'Yellowjackets,' and 'The Rookie' — said she 'experienced shock, embarrassment and humiliation while attempting to process the situation,' in the days that followed after filming. She further 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.' Advertisement Start your day with all you need to know Morning Report delivers the latest news, videos, photos and more. Thanks for signing up! Enter your email address Please provide a valid email address. By clicking above you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Never miss a story. Check out more newsletters In her personal statement to The Hollywood Reporter, LaBella said she was 'left exposed, unprotected, and deeply betrayed by a system that promised safety and professionalism' following the scene. 'What happened to me shattered my trust and forever changed how I move through this industry,' she told the outlet. 4 Like its predecessor, 'Horizon: An American Saga — Chapter Two' got mostly negative reviews from critics after its release. ©Warner Bros/Courtesy Everett Collection The Western film franchise, which also stars Sienna Miller, Sam Worthington, Luke Wilson and Giovanni Ribisi, saw appalling box office numbers when it premiered in June 2024. Like its predecessor, 'Horizon: An American Saga — Chapter Two' got mostly negative reviews from critics after its release.
UPI
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- UPI
Mandeep Dhillon: Seraphina on 'MobLand' is a boss in every single aspect
1 of 2 | Left to right, Tom Hardy, Mandeep Dhillon and Pierce Brosnan star in "MobLand," airing Sundays. Photo courtesy of Paramount+ NEW YORK, May 18 (UPI) -- CSI: Vegas, Doctor Who and After Life alum Mandeep Dhillon says Seraphina Harrigan, the character she plays on MobLand, has no trouble standing up to the formidable gangsters in her family. Created by Guy Ritchie and streaming Sundays on Paramount+, the British show follows the Harrigan organized crime clan, led by Seraphina's father Conrad (Pierce Brosnan) and his wife Maeve (Helen Mirren). "She's the result of a one-night-stand her dad had with a stripper at Stringfellows," Dillon, 34, told UPI in a recent Zoom interview. "She's hated by Maeve, but it's also made her get a thick skin. She's a hustler. She's driven by power. She's driven by money, and she will get what she wants," the actress explained. "It's been such a joy to get inside of her head. She really is a boss in every single aspect. She's not afraid to tell people about themselves." This week's episode shows Seraphina returning home to her family in the Cotswalds after she was kidnapped by a rival gang alongside her half-brother Brendan (Daniel Betts) while on a "business trip" in Amsterdam. Although shaken up by her harrowing misadventure abroad -- Brendan is dismembered in front of Seraphina as his horrified parents watched via live-stream -- Seraphina finds comfort in the arms of her loving father and, surprisingly, the manipulative Maeve. "It really is tender. It's actually a beautiful relationship," Dhillon said of Seraphina and Conrad's connection. "Pierce is amazing as a human, so what a joy it is to be able to play his daughter on screen," she added. "Everyone is so scared of Conrad in the show, apart from Seraphina. Seraphina has no fear of her father. She knows that she's good and it sort of makes her feel invincible." Dhillon said this job was a cathartic experience since it allowed her to explore feelings she has about her own family. "I didn't grow up with a dad myself," she explained. "So, actually, it sort of weirdly healed a part of me, receiving a father's love through a character, which is beautiful how art can do that." Before she even tried out for the role, Dhillon said she went down a rabbit hole, watching gangster movies and TV shows. "I was famously one of those people all my life who never watched any gangster film ever and then suddenly I was watching Scarface and Goodfellas and The Godfather and Snatch, Sexy Beast, so by the time the audition came, weirdly, I was like, 'That's interesting, timely,'" she recalled. "So, I'd done it without really known I was doing it." The cast of MobLand also includes Tom Hardy, Joanne Froggatt, Paddy Considine and Lara Pulver. Tom Hardy, Pierce Brosnan attend 'MobLand' premiere Cast member Tom Hardy arrives on the red carpet at the premiere of "MobLand" in New York City on March 31, 2025. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo
Yahoo
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Casting News: Matt Lauria Joins CBS' Fire Country Spinoff and More
CSI: Vegas vet Matt Lauria is getting a badge for his next role: The actor will star opposite Morena Baccarin in the Fire Country spinoff Sheriff Country, our sister site Deadline reports. Lauria's Boone is the smart and capable chief deputy and right-hand man to Baccarin's Sheriff Mickey Fox. After being partnered for years, the pair have a great shorthand and deep respect for each other. But there is also a note of tension between them because Boone feels that he was passed over for the sheriff position. More from TVLine Fire Country's Stephanie Arcila Is 'Looking Forward' to Gabby's Exit Storyline - Whatever It May Be! Exiting Chicago Fire Star Jake Lockett Will 'Miss the Hell Out Of' NBC Series Fire Country: A Few Thoughts on Who's Leaving, Who Isn't, and the Finale Heartbreaker No One Is Talking About Filming in Toronto and premiering this fall, Sheriff Country stars Baccarin as straight-shooting sheriff Mickey Fox — the stepsister of Fire Country's Sharon Leone — who investigates criminal activity as she patrols the streets of small-town Edgewater while contending with her ex-con father (Deadwood's W. Earl Brown) and a mysterious incident involving her wayward daughter. The cast also includes Christopher Gorham (Covert Affairs) as Mickey's lawyer ex-husband and Michele Weaver (Love Is_, Council of Dads) as a deputy in the Edgewater County Sheriff's Department. In other recent casting news… * Grammy Award-winning country singer Gretchen Wilson has joined CBS' music competition series The Road as 'tour manager,' providing support and guidance to the emerging musicians while they make their way across America. * Gerald McRaney (This Is Us) has boarded Hulu's Murdaugh Murders limited series as patriarch Randolph Murdaugh, our sister site Variety reports. Hit the comments with your thoughts on the above castings! Best of TVLine Stars Who Almost Played Other TV Roles — on Grey's Anatomy, NCIS, Lost, Gilmore Girls, Friends and Other Shows TV Stars Almost Cast in Other Roles Fall TV Preview: Who's In? Who's Out? Your Guide to Every Casting Move!
