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| Gladiator 2: Multiple crew injured in Morocco shooting accident |
Several crew members have been injured in an accident during the shooting of the Hollywood film Gladiator 2 in Morocco.
The film's production company 'Paramount Pictures' has said in its statement that there was no loss of life in the accident on the set and that the public shooting of the film was scheduled in advance. During this accident happened.
The statement of the company further said that the condition of the injured crew members in the accident is out of danger and they are undergoing treatment.
At the beginning of this week, The Sun newspaper claimed in its news that "there was an explosion on the set during the shooting of the film, after which six people were taken to the hospital."
The accident shook everyone from ordinary support staff workers to superstars.
The newspaper report further said that it was a very scary scene. During the shooting of the film, a large fireball erupted on the set and several crew members were injured. A source told the newspaper that "In many years in the world of filming, I have never seen such a terrible accident."
"The security, ambulance and medical services teams at the scene were able to provide immediate medical assistance and care to the victims," a Paramount Pictures spokesperson added.
According to Paramount, 'We strictly follow all measures for health and safety at work in all our productions and will take all necessary measures once again as production resumes.
On the other hand, Variety magazine confirmed that none of the actors were injured in the accident. However, six crew members were injured, four of whom are still in hospital.
It should be noted that Sir Ridley Scott, the director of the 2000 historical drama film 'The Gladiator', is directing the sequel, which is expected to release in November 2024.
The title of this part of the main film, based on the cast of Paul Mescale, Denzel Washington, and Connie Nelson, has not yet been revealed.
The original film The Gladiator won five Academy Awards, including Best Actor for Russell Crowe.
Set at the height of the Roman Empire's glory, the film shows Maximus emerging as a war hero before being forced to become a gladiator.
The film grossed more than $457 million at the box office and after decades of absence from the cinema, this historical drama graced the screen once again.