Six crew members injured in Gladiator 2 set crash

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An accident on the set of Ridley Scott’s Gladiator 2 in Morocco has left six crew members with non-life-threatening burn injuries.

Studios typically go to great lengths to ensure safety on their sets, but accidents do happen. There was an accident on the set of Gladiator in Morocco that left six crew with non-life threatening burn injuries. Deadline reported that four of the six injured crew members are still hospitalized, but are in stable condition. The Sun broke the news. We can only hope that those injured in the accident will fully recover.“

While filming a planned stunt sequence on the set of the Gladiator sequel, an accident occurred during which several crew members experienced non-life-threatening injuries,

” a Paramount spokesperson said in a statement. “The safety teams and medical services on site were able act quickly to ensure that those affected received immediate care. All are in stable condition and continuing to receive treatment. We are committed to the safety and health of our cast and crew. We have implemented strict health and security procedures on all of our productions. We will continue monitoring the situation and taking all necessary precautions as we resume production.“Related

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). The film stars Paul Mescal (Aftersun) as Lucius, the young boy who idolized Maximus (Russell Crowe) in the original movie. The cast also includes Denzel Washington (The Equalizer 3), Pedro Pascal (The Mandalorian), Joseph Quinn (Stranger Things), Connie Nielsen (Wonder Woman), May Calamawy (Moon Knight), Lior Raz (The Crowded Room), Peter Mensah (Spartacus), Matt Lucas (Wonka), Fred Hechinger (The White Lotus), and Derek Jacobi (Murder on the Orient Express). Russell Crowe isn’t involved in the new Gladiator movie, but he did express a slight amount of jealousy about the experience Mescal has ahead of him.Gladiator 2 will hit theaters on November 22, 2024.