Tragedy has shaken the American audiovisual world this week after the death due to a workplace accident of a worker who was participating in the filming of the Marvel series ‘Wonder Man’ at the Radford Studio Center.
It was Juan Carlos Osorio, a 41-year-old surveyor who lived in Temple City and who, according to Variety magazine, was identified as such after he fell from the top of some beams on the set, even though it was not being filmed at that time. moment.
“Our thoughts and our deepest condolences are with his family and friends, and our support is behind the investigation of the circumstances of this accident,” Marvel reported, which has committed to collaborating in clarifying the facts.
Also from the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Moving Image Technicians, Artists and Related Trades (IATSE) they have lamented the loss: “We are shocked and deeply saddened by this tragic loss,” they explained.
“We are working to support our member’s family, as well as his teammates and colleagues. Safety on set is our top priority and we will assist in the investigation in any way we can,” he added.
The Wonder Man series is one of the latest projects in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and will star Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, although it is not yet known when it will be released.
