Marvel crew member dies after ‘falling from rafters’ on Wonder Man set

Marvel crew member dies after ‘falling from rafters’ on Wonder Man set. A tragic accident has resulted in the death of a crew member working on the Marvel’s Wonder Man TV series set.

On Tuesday morning (February 6), a rigger working on the show fell from a rafter, succumbing to their injuries. The fatality has led to a temporary suspension of production on the series, currently filming at Radford Studios in Los Angeles.

Marvel’s spokesperson, in a statement to Deadline, confirmed the incident, expressing condolences: “Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with his family and friends, and our support is behind the investigation into the circumstances of this accident.” Reportedly, there was no ongoing filming at the time of the tragic event.

The identity and cause of death of the staff member remain undisclosed. The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health has initiated an investigation.

IATSE, the union representing the crew on the set, issued a statement in response to the heartbreaking news. President Matthew D. Loeb stated, “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.” Emphasizing safety, Loeb pledged cooperation with the Cal/OSHA investigation and urged members to use the IATSE Safety Hotline or safety info app if feeling unsafe on set.

Riggers typically handle ropes, lifts, and other equipment on film or TV sets, often contributing to stunts and special effects, including the flying of actors on harnesses.