The Pickup: Crew Members Hospitalised After Rehearsal Incident on Eddie Murphy Film

Several crew members suffered injuries during the rehearsal of an action sequence on the set of the Amazon Studios feature film The Pickup in Georgia. The incident, which occurred on Saturday, prompted a response from both the studio and the entertainment industry's labour union. Confirming the unfortunate turn of events to Variety, a studio spokesperson stated, "Unfortunately, the sequence did not go as planned and several members of the crew were injured as a result." Reportedly, the mishap involved a truck malfunction that caused it to crash unexpectedly into a car, resulting in injuries ranging from bruises to broken bones. Two individuals were hospitalized as a consequence of the accident. Pink Panther Reboot: Eddie Murphy in Talks to Play Inspector Jacques Clouseau in Jeff Fowler’s Film.

Notably, the film stars Eddie Murphy, Keke Palmer, and Pete Davidson, though none of them were present on set at the time of the incident, as reported by the AP. Amazon Studios expressed its priority for the well-being of the cast and crew, emphasizing that safety precautions had been reviewed and monitored before and during filming. "We are still in the process of gathering facts on what happened and why, but first and foremost our thoughts are with those who are recovering," the studio spokesperson told in a statement obtained by Variety. Candy Cane Lane: Eddie Murphy's Film To Release On Amazon Prime Video On December 1.

The Pickup Stunt Rehearsal Goes Wrong: Multiple Crew Members Injured in Georgia

Meanwhile, the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE), representing crew members, initiated an inquiry into the situation. "IATSE is aware of an accident that took place on the Georgia set of The Pickup and have started an inquiry," the union stated in response to the incident, reported Variety. The Pickup, filming at Shadowbox Studios, reportedly had its second-unit production suspended following the accident.