Production of Maze Runner: The Death Touch has been postponed after the film’s lead role suffered an injury on set.
Dylan O’Brien, 24, was injured during production of the film on a set near Kamloops.
WorkSafe BC spokesperson Trish Knight Chernecki says prevention officers have been sent to the set near Kamloops. She also confirmed that the incident took place on Thursday, March 17th.
Preliminary media reports say O’Brien received serious injuries after falling off a set-piece and being run over by a car.
The author of the Maze Runner series, James Dashner, addressed the injuries on Twitter.
I just want to let everyone know that yes, Dylan was hurt, but that he’s going to be okay. Not life threatening in any way.
— James Dashner (@jamesdashner) March 18, 2016
Production is postponed but certainly not cancelled. All that matters now is that Dylan recovers. We love you, Dylan!!!
— James Dashner (@jamesdashner) March 18, 2016
The majority of the film was scheduled to be shot in the Vancouver area.
Thompson-Nicola Film Commissioner Victoria Weller said crews would be in the Ashcroft, Cache Creek and Kamloops area to shoot second-unit work, which would consist primarily of stunt scenes.
The film was set to release in theatres on February 17th, 2017.
