After year’s of trouble for the cast and crew of the Harry Potter movies, another even occurred on the set of the “Deathly Hallows: Part 1“: Daniel Radcliffe’s stunt double fell while rehearsing, due to an explosion on-set.
Via Comingsoon.net:
The 25-year-old was rehearsing a flying sequence using a harness when he was sent plummeting by the blast, which was part of the stunt. He was conscious after smashing to the ground but told horrified colleagues: “I can’t feel my legs.”
“He told crew members who went to help him he couldn’t feel anything from the waist down. Everyone is just hoping he makes a good recovery. It has come as a terrible shock,” said a source.
After this, I would seriously reconsider being part of the magical world of Harry Potter, considering what has happened to others who have worked with the movie. Let’s look at the evidence: In May 2008 Rob Knox was stabbed to death in Sidcup. He plays the role of Marcus Belby in the “Half Blood Prince”. As well in March 2008, Daniel Radcliffe had to have 4 bodyguards with him because a stalker sent him death threats. Charming. And then on October 2002 the original Dumbledore, Richard Harris, died from cancer.
As if that were not enough, 2008 also marked issues on-set for the “Half Blood Prince”, which eventually lead to filming being halted altogether. Apparently in Farnham, Surrey the set was battered by storms, streakers (!) and so many special-effects issues that filming was actually stopped.
I find all of this rather creepy. Isn’t it only supposed to movies like “The Omen” and “Polergeist” that have curses? Why my beloved Harry Potter??
The Dame – The man injured is said to be David Holmes. His family issued this statement today:
We would like to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers. We are trusting in the expertise of the medical staff who are caring for David and would ask the media to please respect the privacy of our family while we concentrate on helping each other through this difficult time.
Currently his scans are being looked at back doctors. Our hopes here at Hollywood Dame are for a full and speedy recovery.
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