"Gladiator 2" Stunt Accident Injures Multiple Crew Members

Several crew members were injured after a stunt went wrong on the Morocco set of the sequel to “Gladiator“.

“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 spokesperson for Paramount Pictures, the studio behind the film, said in a statement.

“The safety and full medical services teams on-site were able to act quickly so that those who were impacted immediately received necessary care. They are all in stable condition and continue to receive treatment.”

An individual with knowledge of the production added that a total of six people received treatment, four of whom remain in the hospital.

All of the impacted crew members were treated for burn injuries. Two other crew members were treated locally and then discharged. The accident occurred towards the end of the shooting day on June 7. No cast members were harmed.

The sequel to the 2000 epic was announced in 2018 and sees Filmmaker Ridley Scott returning as director to the follow-up of his war movie.

"Gladiator 2" stars Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington, Pedro Pascal, Lior Raz, Peter Mensah, Matt Lucas, May Calamawy, Barry Keoghan, and Joseph Quinn.

The sequel sees Connie Nielsen reprising her role as Lucilla and Derek Jacobi as Gracchus from the 2000 blockbuster.

Scott is also set to produce the project along with Scott Free President Michael Pruss and Red Wagon Entertainment’s Doug Wick and Lucy Fisher. David Scarpa wrote the screenplay. Paramount will produce the movie.

Universal, which backed the first movie along with DreamWorks, has the right to co-produce the movie once it has been set up.

"Gladiator 2" is described by producers as a “legitimate” follow-up. It is scripted by Peter Craig and will take place in a 25-30 year time jump.

The sequel follows Lucius, the son of Lucilla (Nielsen) in the original. The role was played by Spencer Treat Clark in the 2000 movie.

"Gladiator" starred Russell Crowe as a former Roman General who was sent into slavery before seeking revenge against the emperor who murdered his family.

The blockbuster was a critical and commercial hit, earning $460m globally, and also won five Academy Awards, including the coveted best picture gong and best actor for Crowe, while also scooping a string of other accolades including Baftas and Golden Globes.

"Gladiator 2" is set to premiere on November 22, 2024.