Mia Goth accused of kicking 'MaXXXine' background actor in the head

Mia Goth has been charged with deliberately kicking a background actor in the head on the set of MaXXXine.

Actor James Hunter filed a lawsuit against the 30-year-old Goth on Friday, January 12, claiming he suffered a concussion while filming the A24 movie in April 2023, according to multiple media outlets.

Hunter was hired to play 'Dead Parisioner' Ti West's horror film, in which Goth (who plays lead actress Maxine) was instructed to step over his body as he lay on the ground. He claims the actress was 'warned to be careful' with her steps before she 'deliberately and deliberately' attacked Hunter by kicking him in the head with the side of her boot.

“The kick to the head caused [Hunter] immediately suffered from headaches and stiffness in his neck,” according to the court documents, obtained by Deadline, read. “No one provided medical assistance to the plaintiff, and no medical assistance was provided. [Director] West ordered filming to continue. After a handful of takes, the scene was completed.

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Hunter claimed that Goth's kick was intended to deliberately “punish” him for telling a crew member that she was running “dangerously close” to him in an earlier recording.

After the scene, Hunter claimed that Goth “invaded [his] privacy” in the bathroom to mock, taunt and belittle him. According to the court file, Goth 'would have been daring [Hunter] to do something about the thrill. Goth has not responded to any of Hunter's claims. We weekly has requested comment.

Hunter further claimed that he was removed from the production without explanation the next day and subsequently banned from returning to the set. At the same time, he would continue to experience symptoms of head trauma, including memory loss, confusion and disorientation.

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Hunter is suing Goth for battery damages and seeking damages of at least $500,000. He claimed her “outrageous” behavior was “calculated to cause” injury and serious emotional distress.

“Goth caused harmful, offensive and violent physical contact with [Hunter],” the documents read. “As a direct and direct result of Goth's head kick, the plaintiff was damaged. [He] incurred medical expenses, suffered a concussion, and suffered injuries and damages, all of which were reasonably foreseeable and some of which may be permanent.

Hunter is also suing West, 41, and the film's production for wrongful termination. Us has contacted West for comment.

MaXXXine is the last film in West's X trilogy. Goth will reprise her X And Pearl role of Maxine. The film, which currently has no release date, also stars Elizabeth Debicki, Michelle Monaghan, Bobby Cannavale, lily collins, Halsey, Moses Sumney, Giancarlo Esposito And Kevin Bacon.