During a rehearsal of an action sequence on the set of the Amazon Studios film ‘The Pickup’ in Georgia, several crew members sustained injuries, prompting responses from both the studio and the entertainment industry’s labour union.
Confirming the incident to Variety, a studio spokesperson said, “Unfortunately, the sequence did not go as planned and several members of the crew were injured as a result.”
The mishap reportedly involved a truck malfunction that caused it to unexpectedly crash into a car, resulting in injuries ranging from bruises to broken bones. Two individuals were hospitalized as a result of the accident.
Although the film stars Eddie Murphy, Keke Palmer, and Pete Davidson, none of them were present on set at the time of the incident, as reported by the AP.
Amazon Studios emphasized its priority for the well-being of the cast and crew, stating that safety precautions had been reviewed and monitored before and during filming.
“We are still in the process of gathering facts on what happened and why, but first and foremost our thoughts are with those who are recovering,” the studio spokesperson told Variety.
Meanwhile, the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE), representing crew members, initiated an inquiry into the situation.
“IATSE is aware of an accident that took place on the Georgia set of ‘The Pickup’ and have started an inquiry,” the union stated in response to the incident, reported Variety.
Filming of ‘The Pickup,’ which was taking place at Shadowbox Studios, reportedly had its second-unit production suspended following the accident.