“Fast and Furious 9” will pay millionaire fine for stuntman accident
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FF9 Pictures, affiliated with Universal Pictures, faces a fine of one million dollars after an accident during the filming of “Fast and Furious 9”
The production company FF9 Pictures, affiliated with Universal Pictures, will have to pay a fine of one million dollars as a result of an accident during the filming of “Fast and Furious 9”, which left a stuntman dead with permanent brain damage. Luton Magistrates' Court received an admission of health and safety failings from the production company.
The incident took place during the making of a scene fight starring Joe Watts, who suffered a skull fracture when he was thrown from a balcony, due to the breakage of his safety line, causing a fall of 8 meters. The allegation came from an executive at the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) in the United Kingdom, who said the filmmakers modified the stunt for the scene at the last minute, failed to properly adjust Watts' safety vest, and provided scant cushions to mitigate the impact. impact of the fall.
District Judge Talwinder Buttar criticized the decision to make sudden changes to the scene, and expressed surprise at the lack of change in the location of the mats. “Watts” injuries changed his life and could have easily killed him. “In stunt work, it is not about preventing a fall but minimizing the risk of injury,” said HSE inspector Roxanne Barker.
It is relevant to note that Watts, with experience as a stuntman, risk in productions such as “Game of Thrones,” “Kingsman: The Golden Circle” and “Star Wars: Episode VIII: The Last Jedi,” was affected by this incident which occurred in July 2019 at the Warner Brothers studios in Leavesden, Hertfordshire. The fine imposed reflects the seriousness of the violations of safety regulations that compromised the integrity of the workers on the filming set of this successful film saga.
Why did Dwayne Johnson return to Fast and Furious after differences with Vin Diesel?
Dwayne Johnson, known as The Rock, had apparently closed his participation in the saga “Fast and Furious” after his performance in the eighth installment and in the spin-off “Hobbs and Shaw”. However, there was speculation about certain differences between Johnson and Vin Diesel, which led to public statements by The Rock announcing his retirement from the franchise.
The tensions between Johnson and Diesel were evident, and although Diesel suggested on Instagram, a possible return of The Rock seemed unlikely. However, after the conclusion of “Fast and Fast and Furious”.
The key question is why Johnson decided to return, despite his previous statements. It turns out that the success of “Fast and Furious 5ncontrol” boosted Johnson's career, leading him to aspire to be a mainstay in the DC Extended Universe (DCU) with the role of Black Adam. However, the Black Adam film did not meet expectations, receiving negative reviews and disappointing at the box office.
Return to the “Fast and Furious” offers Johnson a new chance at success in Hollywood. It's not surprising, given that even Gal Gadot, despite dying in the sixth installment, had a cameo in “Fast X”. Johnson seeks to revitalize his career in a saga that has proven to be a significant boost for other actors, as it was for him in the beginning.