A behind-the-scenes dispute tied to Kevin Costner’s ambitious Western saga has spilled into court, with a longtime Hollywood wardrobe supplier accusing the actor and his production partners of failing to pay for costumes used in the upcoming sequel.
According to PEOPLE, a lawsuit filed Monday in Los Angeles County Superior Court by Western Costume Leasing Company claims it entered into a contract to provide wardrobe pieces for Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 2.
The company alleges it delivered the costumes as agreed, only to be left waiting for payment.
The complaint names Costner, 70, along with multiple entities connected to the Horizon productions. Court filings reviewed by People state that the company supplied what it described as “valuable costumes” for the film and that the items were used during production.
Despite that, the lawsuit alleges that invoices went unpaid and that the outstanding balance climbed to $134,256.82. According to the filing, the producers “do not dispute receipt of the costumes nor quality of them,” yet payment was not made on time.
Western Costume Leasing Company is seeking more than $400,000 in total damages. That figure includes the unpaid rental fees, $150,000 in claimed economic damages, $200,000 in attorney’s fees, and roughly $40,000 in accrued interest. The suit also requests $100,000 in punitive damages, along with additional relief “as the Court deems just and proper.”
Representatives for Costner and the costume company were contacted for comment, but no responses were immediately available.
The lawsuit arrives as Costner continues to defend the massive personal investment he made in the Horizon films. The actor has said he poured at least $38 million of his own money into the project, framing the decision as a reflection of his values.
“That’s the message I want my kids to understand about who I am: that I do what I believe in,” Costner told GQ in May 2024. “I have fear like everybody else. I don’t want to be humiliated.”
Financing challenges have followed the sprawling Western series. Reports previously indicated that Costner held talks with Saudi officials in 2024 in hopes of securing funding for later installments, though those discussions ultimately did not lead to a deal.
The costume dispute is not the only legal issue tied to the Horizon productions. Earlier this year, stunt performer Devyn LaBella filed a separate lawsuit alleging misconduct during filming. Costner has forcefully denied those claims.
“Devyn’s claims against me are absolutely false,” Costner wrote in a court declaration, calling the allegations deeply disappointing.
As Horizon continues its march toward release, the legal battles surrounding the project show no signs of fading quietly into the background.
