Hollywood star Kevin Costner is embroiled in a significant legal dispute, with a costume supplier seeking more than $400,000 in damages following the postponement of his ambitious western sequel.
Costume Company Files Breach of Contract Claim
The legal action has been initiated by the Western Costume Leasing Company, which provided wardrobe for Costner's film, Horizon: An American Saga — Chapter 2. According to court documents filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court, the company alleges that Costner and his production team failed to settle an outstanding bill and return costumes undamaged as per their agreement.
The core of the claim revolves around an unpaid invoice of $134,256.82 for costumes supplied. Western Costume is demanding payment for this bill, along with associated fees and costs, which they estimate brings the total to over $200,000. Separately, the company is also seeking an additional $200,000 in attorneys’ fees.
A Troubled Production Faces Further Setbacks
This lawsuit adds to a growing list of challenges for Costner's Horizon project. The first chapter of the planned series was released in June 2024 and was a critical and commercial disappointment, failing to recoup its $50 million budget. Critics were unimpressed, with Clarisse Loughrey of The Independent giving the film two stars, describing it as "the movie equivalent of a three-hour ride around a western theme park."
Subsequently, the release of the second film, originally slated for August 2024, was scrapped from the theatrical calendar and postponed indefinitely. This delay appears to be the catalyst for the current legal action from the costume provider.
Previous Allegations and Denials
This is not the first legal headache for the Horizon sequel. Back in May 2025, stuntwoman Devyn LaBella filed a lawsuit claiming she was directed by Costner to perform an "unscripted" and "unscheduled" rape scene. LaBella, the lead stunt double for actor Ella Hunt, alleged that a promised intimacy coordinator was not present for the scene filmed on 2 May 2023.
Costner and his legal team vehemently denied all allegations related to that suit. His attorney, Marty Singer, stated that the director "always wants to make sure that everyone is comfortable working on his films and takes safety on set very seriously."
Representatives for Kevin Costner have been approached by The Independent for comment regarding the new lawsuit from Western Costume Leasing Company. The outcome of this $400,000 claim could further impact the already uncertain future of Costner's expansive western saga.
