filming of gladiator 2 is already underway in Morocco, unfortunately, an accident during an action stunt for the sequel left several members of the production crew with burns.
the sun was the first outlet to report on the explosion that occurred on June 7 on filming in Ouarzazate, a Moroccan city where temperatures reach up to 35 °C on a daily basis. “It was terrifying: a huge fireball was created and trapped several team members in its path,” a source told the tabloid. “In my years of filming I have never seen such a terrifying accident.”
Witnesses speculate that a ruptured gas pipeline may have caused the crash. However, Paramount Pictures is already conducting an investigation to determine the cause of that huge explosion.
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Filmmaker Ridley Scott returned to direct the sequel to his epic 2000 epic. The script was penned by David Scarpa, with whom he previously collaborated on all the money in the world (2017) and the upcoming Napoleon (2023). The all-star cast includes Paul Mescal (aftersun), Pedro Pascal (The Last of Us), Denzel Washington (the vigilante) and the return of Connie Nielsen as Lucilla.
“While filming a planned stunt sequence on the set of the sequel to gladiator An accident occurred during which several members of the production team sustained non-life-threatening injuries,” a Paramount Pictures spokesperson confirmed in a statement. “The security teams and medical services on site were able to act quickly so that those affected received the necessary care immediately. All are in stable condition and continue to receive treatment.”
Variety It adds that four of the six injured people remain in the hospital. All those affected were treated for burns, according to a person with knowledge of the production. It is reported that no member of the cast of gladiator 2 was injured in this accident.
“The well-being of the cast and crew is of the utmost importance to us, and we have strict health and safety protocols in place in all of our productions,” added the studio spokesperson. “We will continue to monitor the situation and take all necessary precautions as we resume production.”
gladiator 2 is scheduled to be released in theaters on November 22, 2024.
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