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Stuntwoman Cites Intimacy Coordinator Report in Lawsuit Over Unscripted ‘Horizon 2’ Rape Scene

LaBella’s amended complaint on June 18 presents Celeste Chaney’s report documenting abandoned safety protocols alongside text messages that question the handling of a sensitive scene.

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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