Crew member dies during filming – The Hollywood Reporter

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One of the crew members of the Marvel Studios series The miracle man He died in an accident on the set. The incident occurred on Tuesday at Radford Studios, where one of the crew members, a driller, fell from the rafters.

Yahya Abdul-Mateen II The miracle man Like Simon Williams, the stuntman turned superhero. The show was not being filmed on Tuesday, but the crew was working.

“Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with his family and friends, and our support is behind the investigation into the circumstances of this incident,” Marvel Studios said in a statement.

The investigation is being conducted by the California Department of Occupational Safety and Health. IATSE, the union that represents workers behind the scenes, shared its own posthumous statement.

“Everyone in the IA family is shocked and deeply saddened by this tragic loss. We are working to support our member’s family, fellow members and colleagues,” said President Matthew D. Loeb. “Safety on set is our top priority and we will assist Cal/OSHA in their investigation in any way we can.” . If for any reason you feel unsafe while filming, members can call the IATSE Safety Hotline at 844-422-9273 or use our Safety Information App.

The miracle man He completed some filming before the SAG-AFTRA strike shut things down in July. It’s not clear how much additional work lies ahead on the series, though one source said most of the filming has been completed and only some pickups are scheduled in the coming days or weeks.

Width is important Shang Qi and the Legend of the Ten RingsDestin Daniel Creighton and Brooklyn nine nineAndrew Guest is among the talent behind the scenes. Ben Kingsley is among the returning Marvel actors, reprising his role as stage actor Trevor Slattery.

—Katie Kilkenny contributed to this report.