Kevin Costner’s self-funded Western “Horizon” has reached a settlement for the United Costume Corporation’s breach of contract lawsuit over alleged unpaid fees of nearly $350,000. Details of the settlement are not available, but the production company filed a request for dismissal on Thursday, as obtained and reviewed by TheWrap.
Costner’s loan-out firm Horizon Series was sued in May for the alleged breach of contract for costuming fees across “Horizon: An American Saga — Chapter 1” and its yet-to-be-released sequel.
The suit included an invoice for “Chapter 1” costumes coming to $58,000. A second to the tune of $285,000 came through for rentals the next year, with United Costume signing a deal with production to provide costume for “Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 2” as well.
The motion from the United Costume Corporation is one of several filed against the “Horizon” team. New Line Cinema filed an arbitration claim against Horizon Series for alleged breaches to its co-financing agreement. New Line Cinema decided not to release Costner’s second installment of his Western epic to build excitement for the franchise back in 2024.
Additionally, “Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 2” stunt actress Devyn Labella filed a sexual discrimination and harassment lawsuit against the director-star and his production company over an unscripted rape scene in May, updating it with new evidence in June. Her suit included text messages she sent to an intimacy coordinator, regarding a scene she was asked to work on, calling it a “reckless violation — a breach of consent and of basic workplace safety.” Costner’s attorneys have since disputed the performer’s recounting of events.
Costner directed, co-wrote, starred in and partly financed “Horizon: An American Saga — Chapter 1.” The film was intended to be the first of four installments. “Chapter 2” was set to premiere in theaters just seven weeks after the first but was pushed back after the movie, made for roughly $100 million, grossed $38 million worldwide. “Chapter 2” has yet to be released. “Chapter 3” remains in limbo as Costner and his team look to fully finance the project.
