Joi Harris, the stuntwoman of Deadpool 2 was killed yesterday in an accident in Vancouver. The victim was performing a motorcycle stunt in Shaw Tower, on the set of the movie. “Deadpool 2” began filming in June, and the production had been coming along at a brisk clip, but now everything has stopped.
When the incident took place, all emergency services rushed to the scene, and the following was reported over social media,
“Vancouver Police can confirm that a female stunt driver has died on the set of Deadpool during a stunt on a motorcycle.”
There are investigations underway, but it is not clear whether it was the driver’s error or a technical fault.
The Studio has issued an official statement on the issue, and Ryan Reynolds has stepped up to speak up on the incident. He also tweeted that everyone in the project is “heartbroken, shocked and devastated.”
Stay tuned for further updates on you the sequel of your favorite super hero movie. Our condolences and wishes go out to the kin of the victim.
