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British stuntman sues Gladiator II makers over burns sustained during filming

British stuntman George Sarsfield is suing the producers of Gladiator II after sustaining severe burns during a 2023 filming accident in Morocco. Sarsfield alleges that a faulty gas line caused an explosion that left him with significant injuries and that a lack of immediate medical care exacerbated his condition.

British stuntman George Sarsfield has filed a lawsuit against the production team behind the film Gladiator II following a serious accident during filming in 2023. While working on a ship off the coast of Morocco, a gas pipe exploded, causing Sarsfield's costume to ignite. The performer suffered burns covering 15 percent of his body and alleges that inadequate medical care at the scene caused him further unnecessary suffering. He was only able to return to the United Kingdom for treatment four days after the incident.

Sarsfield reports that he continues to deal with both physical and psychological trauma as a result of the fire. The production company, August Street Films, has acknowledged liability for the event but has not disclosed details regarding potential compensation or admission of guilt. Studio representative Paramount confirmed that the accident occurred and that multiple people sustained injuries during the filming of the scene, though they offered no further comment on the ongoing legal proceedings.

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