Kevin Costner’s New American West Film Sparks Outrage as False Claim of “Real Gun Violence on Set” Goes Viral
A viral rumor claims that Kevin Costner’s latest American West film, *Horizon: An American Saga*, used live ammunition during a pivotal shootout scene, leading to a “near-fatal accident” on set. The story, shared thousands of times on social media, alleges that a stunt double was injured and that Costner himself fired the weapon. This is FALSE. Our fact-check confirms that no such incident occurred. All firearms on set were strictly prop weapons with blanks, and no injuries were reported. The rumor appears to have originated from a satirical website repurposing old behind-the-scenes footage. The real scandal? The film’s $100M budget has been exaggerated online, with some claiming it was “wasted on CGI horses.” In reality, Costner used over 200 live horses, but the stunt double rumor is completely fabricated. Stay safe: share verified details only.