DEADPOOL 2 Resumes Production After Tragic On-Set Death
Deadpool 2 has begun shooting again in Vancouver two days after stuntwoman S.J. Harris was killed during a motorcycle stunt on set.
The Hollywood Reporter confirms that main unit production had restarted. David Leitch is back directing the Ryan Reynolds and Josh Brolin starring superhero movie, easily one of the most anticipated Marvel sequels.
Witnesses say that Harris had performed a scene four times in practice, but on the fifth attempt appeared to lose control of the motorcycle she was riding and drove into a nearby building, her body launching through glass.
Deadpool 2 has been shooting in Vancouver since late June. On Monday, Ryan Reynolds and the studio 20th Century Fox expressed its condolences over the loss.
— Ryan Reynolds (@VancityReynolds) August 14, 2017
Deadpool 2 director David Leitch later released the statement:
"I'm deeply saddened by the loss of one of our stunt performers today. No words can express how I and the rest of the Deadpool 2 crew feel about this tragedy. Our thoughts are with her family, friends and loved ones in this difficult time."
20th Century Fox also issued the following statement:
"We are deeply saddened by the accident that occurred on the set of Deadpool 2 this morning. Our hearts and prayers are with the family, friends, and colleagues of our crew member during this difficult time."