LOS ANGELES — A crew member working on the set of a Marvel television series in Los Angeles died after falling from the rafters on Tuesday, a spokesperson said.
The 41-year-old rigger was working on the set of Marvel Studios’ “Wonder Man,” the Los Angeles Times reported.
Crew member identified
Update 11:54 p.m. EST Feb. 6: The Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office identified the crew member as Juan Carlos Osorio, 41, of Temple City, Variety reported.
In a statement, International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees President Matthew D. Loeb called Osorio’s death a “tragic loss.”
“Everyone in the IA family is shocked and deeply saddened by this tragic loss. We are working to support our member’s family, and his fellow members and colleagues,” Loeb said. “Safety on set is our highest priority and we will assist Cal/OSHA in their investigation in any way that we can.
Original report: According to the Los Angeles Police Department, officers received a call that the crew member at Radford Studio Center had fallen from a catwalk onto a stage, according to the newspaper.
Deadline has learned that a rigger working at CBS Radford Studios fell off the rafters this morning and sadly passed away. While not filming at the time, the crew member was working on the set of Marvel Studios’ ‘Wonder Man’ TV show https://t.co/WF5W24i5vI
— Deadline Hollywood (@DEADLINE) February 6, 2024
“Wonder Man” was not filming at the time of the incident, People reported. It is set to begin production next month after the studio had to delay shooting due to the actors’ and writers’ guild strikes, Deadline reported.
“Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with his family and friends, and our support is behind the investigation into the circumstances of this accident,” a Marvel spokesperson said in a statement.
The name of the crew member has not been released.
“Wonder Man” will star Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as Simon Williams, a munitions heir who develops superpowers and antagonizes the Avengers superhero squad, Deadline reported.
The show is based on Stan Lee’s comics and was created by Andrew Guest and Destin Daniel Cretton for Marvel Studios, the Times reported.
A premiere date for “Wonder Man” has not been announced, but it will debut on Disney+, according to Variety.
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