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The
man, a rigger, fell from a catwalk onto a stage at Radford
Studio Center just outside of Los Angeles, according to the Los
Angeles Police Department. Riggers set up scaffolding to hold
lights, cameras and other equipment at different angles.
The Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner identified
the man as 41-year-old Juan Carlos Osorio of Temple City,
California. Police had earlier estimated his age as 50.
Filming was not taking place at the time of the accident, and
production was halted for the day.
"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.
"Wonder Man" is an upcoming Disney+ series that stars Yahya
Abdul-Mateen II as Simon Williams, a stunt man turned superhero.
Deaths on movie and TV sets are rare. One of the most
high-profile instances occurred in October 2021 when
cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was shot by a gun held by actor
Alec Baldwin during a rehearsal.
Baldwin has pleaded not guilty to a charge of involuntary
manslaughter.
(Reporting by Lisa Richwine; Additional reporting by Steve
Gorman; Editing by David Ljunggren and Stephen Coates)
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