Deadpool 2 Stunt Driver Dies on Set During Motorcycle Accident
Filming for the upcoming Deadpool sequel took a devastating turn this week after a stuntwoman passed away on set.
Sources can confirm a female stunt driver has died on the movie set during a motorcycle stunt. While details are limited, Vancouver Police Department officers are at the scene of the accident along with five officers from WorkSafeBC.
The name of the stunt driver has yet to be released. Reporters on the scene, however, are sharing photos of the area closed down by authorities.
“Today, we tragically lost a member of our crew while filming Deadpool. We’re heartbroken, shocked and devastated…but recognize nothing can come close to the grief and inexplicable pain her family and loved ones must feel in this moment,” Ryan Reynolds shared on Twitter. “My heart pours out to them—along with each and every person she touched in this world.”
“We are deeply saddened by the accident that occurred on the set of Deadpool 2 this morning,” a spokesperson for 20th Century Fox added in a separate statement to E! News. “Our hearts and prayers are with the family, friends and colleagues of our crew member during this difficult time.”
As for Deadpool‘s sequel, Ryan confirmed to fans on social media back in the end of June that filming had begun on the buzzworthy project.
“The sun sets on day 1. Feels good to be back. This dog can hunt,” the actor shared with his followers as David Leitch took on the director’s chair.
“With great power, comes great… inconvenience. Huge shout-out to the incredibly hard working #VPD,” he recently shared on Instagram. “And I’d like to especially thank the great people of Vancouver for putting up with road closures and traffic delays as we film Spider-Man downtown. #YVR #GreatCops.”
Deadpool 2 is tentatively scheduled to hit theatres everywhere on June 1, 2018.
Source: Eonline.com
