Gladiator 2: 6 people injured on the set in Morocco of the awaited sequel

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According to reports from the American magazine Variety, on June 7 there would have been an accident on the set of the film Gladiator 2, the highly anticipated sequel to the famous film released in 2000.

According to the report, several crew members were involved in an accident on set in Morocco while they were shooting an action scene. A Paramount Pictures spokesperson said: "While filming a planned action sequence, an incident occurred which resulted in some crew members suffering minor injuries."

According to a spokesman for Paramount Pictures, the studio behind the production of the film: "the security and first aid services on the set were able to act quickly so that all those involved received the necessary treatment immediately." “From, to this, the spokesman also added that all the injured: “are in stable condition and continue to undergo medical treatment.“

According to various reports, a total of 6 people were involved in the accident, 4 of whom are still in hospital. According to sources close to the production, the crew members involved in the on-set incident underwent medical treatment for burns, the two members not in the hospital having been treated on-site without further intervention. Also according to the latter source, the accident occurred towards the end of filming for the day, and no cast members were involved in the accident.

Recall that the release of Gladiator 2 is scheduled for autumn 2024 and sees a stellar cast in its team, which includes: Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington, Pedro Pascal, Joseph Quinn, and Fred Hechinger, from the first film we will see the return instead by Connie Nielsen as Augusta Lucilla once again, Djimon Hounsou as Juba, and Derek Jacobi as Senator Gracchus.

Source: Variety