Gladiator II stuntman sues over injuries from on-set explosion
Summary
Stuntman and actor Edward Sarsfield is suing August Street Films over injuries he says he suffered when a gas line exploded during filming of Gladiator II in Morocco in 2023. The company admits liability for the accident but disputes the claimed injuries and has not agreed to his request for £200,000 in damages.Key Facts
- Sarsfield says he was playing a dead soldier on a ship when a gas line used for special effects exploded.
- His legal claim says flames set his costume on fire and he suffered burns across about 15% of his body, as well as injuries to his knees and wrist.
- Sarsfield says he was taken by helicopter to a hospital in Marrakesh and transferred to a UK hospital four days later.
- His claim says he has permanent, sensitive scars and ongoing physical and psychological effects.
- August Street Films admits liability for the accident but has not admitted the alleged injuries or agreed to the requested damages.
- Paramount said in 2023 that several crew members suffered non-life-threatening injuries and received medical care.
- Gladiator II was released in 2024 and was directed by Ridley Scott.
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