Crew death on set of Titans
“We are heartbroken" say producers after stunt accident in Toronto kills special effects coordinator.
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A crew member on the set of superhero series Titans has died following an incident during rehearsal at a special effects facility in Toronto.
The stunt, which involved a car, went awry when a piece of the car broke off unexpectedly and struck special effects coordinator Warren Appleby, on Thursday.
Production has been shut down for two days, Variety reports.
“We are heartbroken and devastated by the passing of our treasured colleague, special effects coordinator Warren Appleby, after an accident which occurred at a special effects facility during the preparation and testing for an upcoming shoot,” said a Warner Bros. spokesperson.
“Warren is beloved by all who worked with him during an impressive 25-year career in television and motion pictures. The executive producers, along with everyone in the Titans family, Warner Bros. Television Group and DC Universe wish to express our deepest condolences, and heartfelt love and support, to Warren’s family and friends at this most difficult time.”
Titans, produced by Greg Berlanti, stars Aussie Brenton Thwaites as Dick Grayson plus Anna Diop, Teagan Croft, Ryan Potter, Minka Kelly and Alan Ritchson.
It screens in Australia through Netflix.
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Um, Teagan Croft is an Aussie as well!
Live action stunts is very much part of the TV and movie industry even today, the high level of professionalism needed is much admired by those who enjoy action movies and shows, most accidents in the highly controlled environments stunt persons operate in are usually caused by an unexpected or technical oversight, so calls for reviews of safety standards and regulations, though worthy, need to be conducted by the stunt / special effects industry itself.