The first part of the film was produced in 2000, and it achieved unparalleled success and won a number of Academy Awards
A number of the crew in the second part of the movie “The Gladiator” (Gladiator) were injured in a sudden accident that occurred on the set in Morocco.
Paramount Pictures said the injuries were not life-threatening and that the accident occurred during the filming of a number of pre-agreed stunt scenes that were performed by understudies.
The company’s statement added that the crew members are “in stable condition and are continuing treatment.”
Earlier this week, The Sun newspaper reported that there was an explosion at the filming location, and six people were taken to hospital.
The newspaper report added, “The explosion shook everyone on the set, without exception, from the support workers to the big stars.”
“Security, ambulance and medical services teams at the scene were able to take swift action to provide immediate necessary care to those affected by the accident,” said the statement – made by a Paramount Pictures spokesperson.
“We take strict health and safety measures on the job across all of our productions, and will take all necessary measures once filming resumes,” the statement added.
And Variety confirmed that none of the actors were hurt at work, but six people from the crew are receiving treatment for burns, while four others are still in hospital for treatment.
Ridley Scott, director of the original 2000 historical drama “The Gladiator,” is directing the sequel, which is expected to be released in November 2024.
The name of this part of the important film, which stars Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington and Connie Nelson, has not yet been revealed.
The original film won five Academy Awards, including Best Actor for Russell Crowe, who plays Roman general Maximus Decimus Meridius alongside Joaquin Phoenix as Emperor Commodus.
The film, set at the height of the Roman Empire’s glory, shows Maximus who begins as a war hero before being forced to transform into a gladiator.
The film generated revenues of $ 457 million at the box office, and revived the historical epic drama after the production of this type of cinematic work had been suspended for decades.
