Overview
- Devyn LaBella alleges she was ordered on May 2, 2023 to perform an unscripted rape scene without rehearsal, modesty garments or an intimacy coordinator present
- The June 18 amended complaint attaches Celeste Chaney’s two-page report describing “numerous problems” and urging formal protocols for vulnerable scenes
- Submitted text messages show LaBella immediately raised concerns to Chaney about missing safeguards and described her emotional distress
- Kevin Costner’s attorney Marty Singer denies the allegations as meritless, asserting the scene was rehearsed, fully clothed and backed by witness accounts
- The ongoing legal battle spotlights adherence to SAG-AFTRA guidelines and the power dynamics affecting on-set consent and safety