nuSep 8, 2026, 06:47

Kees Stevens suffers head injury during Malta shoot, filming halted

Kees de Bever suffered an eyebrow injury on the set of the film De Bevers: Alles Voor de fans in Malta after walking into a sharp parasol. The production company confirmed that filming will continue as scheduled following his recovery, with the movie expected to hit theaters in early 2027.

Kees de Bever sustained a head injury during the filming of the musical comedy De Bevers: Alles Voor de fans in Malta. He hit his eyebrow on a sharp umbrella component while filming a scene, which required medical attention at a hospital and a private clinic. Despite the incident, he reported that his injury has been treated and he is recovering well.

Production company Splendid Film confirmed that the accident will not cause delays to the project's schedule. Although Kees is taking a rest day, this aligned with a scheduled break due to a national holiday in Malta. Filming is set to resume as planned this Wednesday. The movie, which features a wide cast of Dutch celebrities including John de Bever and Patty Brard, is currently slated for a theatrical release on February 25, 2027.

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Based on reporting by nu. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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