Injury During Pre-Production Stunt – CB

EXCLUSIVE: A particular results assistant was injured throughout a stunt trial run on John Woo’s Silent Evening in Mexico Metropolis, CB has realized.

No actors have been on set, nor have been any cameras rolling when the stunt set-up was being carried out. Solely the particular results staff was current, sources on the bottom in Mexico inform us.

Reportedly the stunt concerned a automotive, on rails, crashing right into a hydrant and flipping. Nobody was within the automotive, because it was being pushed by crew. Nevertheless, the assistant, we’re informed, missed his mark, which resulted in him getting hit by the automotive and breaking his femer. The assistant’s shoulder was additionally dislocated, however was relocated on the hospital. Native police have been referred to as to the scene.

We’re informed the assistant went to the hospital, acquired surgical procedure and is doing significantly better with plans to be launched on Thursday. He will likely be out for various weeks.

No manufacturing delays are anticipated on Silent Evening, and the stunt we perceive is anticipated to be carried out at a later date, regardless of the accident. The matter has been referred to the manufacturing’s insurance coverage firm.

The Capstone financed film was written by Robert Lynn and doesn’t include a phrase of dialogue, as CB first reported. Within the film, Joel Kinnaman performs a father who heads into the underworld to avenge his younger son’s dying.

Security on unbiased movie units has been below further scrutiny within the wake of the current tragic accident on the Alec Baldwin western Rust.

CB reached out to financiers and producers. We’ll replace you if any statements are made.