Gladiator 2: An explosion on the set leaves several injured

Gladiator 2: An explosion on the set leaves several injured

Ridley Scott already lit Gladiator 2

Ridley Scott he is a director who wastes no time. While his movie Napoleon is not out yet (scheduled for November 22 in theaters) and does not even have a trailer yet, the director is already filming another big project. With Gladiator 2Ridley Scott will follow Gladiator (2000), then worn by Russell Crowe. Logically, no Massimo in the next film, but the return of Lucio. If Spencer Treat Clark played the character in the first film, it would be this time Paul Mescal who will play the now adult boy.

Spencer Treat Clark - Gladiator ©United International Pictures
Spencer Treat Clark – Gladiator ©United International Pictures

Little information about the project has leaked so far. We know, however, that Gladiator 2 it will still have a very nice cast. In addition to Paul Mescal, Connie Nielsen and Djimon Hounsou will return. Denzel Washington and Pedro Pascal have also been announced. While Fred Hechinger and Joseph Quinn will respectively play the co-emperors Geta and Caracalla.

An accident on set leaves 6 injured

Filming of Gladiator 2 it has already started. But it will be paused later an accident which took place on the Moroccan plateau on 7 June. Via a statement from Paramount Pictures, variety in fact he announces it shoot an action sequence it didn’t go as planned and it did several injured.

While filming a planned stunt sequence on the set for the Gladiator sequel, an accident occurred in which several crew members sustained non-life-threatening injuries. The security teams and medical services on site were able to act quickly so that those affected received the necessary treatment immediately. They are all in stable condition and continue to receive treatment.

Six people The team were reportedly injured, four of whom are still in hospital. The reasons for this incident would be related to a mismanaged explosion. According to the information of Sun, it could be that a gas pipe on the set ruptured, resulting in a bigger than expected explosion. An event that would have shocked those present on the set. Fortunately, the press release states so the lives of those affected are not in danger.

Gladiator 2 is scheduled for theatrical release in November 2024. Hoping the rest of the shoot goes without further incidents.

Source: Cine Serie

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