Two cast members of the Netflix show “The Chosen One” died in an accident on Thursday Six other cast members and crew were injured in Baja California Sur, Mexico, according to Netflix.
The accident happened during transportation from Santa Rosalia to a local airport, Netflix said. The company added that the accident was undecided and the injured (two casts and four crew members) were in a stable condition.
The company didn’t provide details about what happened, Associated Press reported The cast and crew were in the crashed van.
According to Netflix, the show’s production company, Redrum, has temporarily stopped production. On Sunday, I couldn’t immediately ask the Redrum representative for comment.
According to the “chosen one” Netflix description, About a 12-year-old boy who learned that he was Jesus Christ, who was destined to save humanity. The show is based on a cartoon series by Mark Millar and Peter Gross. Netflix said on Twitter Shooting began in Mexico that April.
of Facebook statement On Friday, the Baja California Government confirmed that the two actors killed were Raymundo Garduño Cruz and Juan Francisco González Aguilar.
“We would like to express our condolences to their family, friends, and the arts community in Baja California,” the government said.
SAG-AFTRA, a union representing film, television and radio workers, said in a statement that the accident had been in contact with Netflix and Asociación Nacional de Actores, representing Mexican actors.
“We are investigating the status of local production,” said SAG-AFTRA. “Safety on the set is always our number one priority. We will continue to take all necessary steps to ensure that our members and others are safe in the workplace.”
