Crew Member Fatally Injured on Set of Marvel Series Wonder Man

A crew member working on the Marvel Studios series Wonder Man tragically lost his life after an accident on set. The incident occurred on Tuesday morning at CBS Radford Studios in Studio City, Los Angeles. The crew member, identified as Juan Carlos Osorio, a rigger from Temple City, California, fell from a catwalk onto a stage, as reported by the Los Angeles Police Department.

Marvel expressed their condolences and stated that they are fully supporting the investigation into the accident. The Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner confirmed Juan Carlos Osorio’s identity. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) will be conducting a thorough investigation into the incident.

Matthew D Loeb, the president of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, expressed shock and sadness over the tragedy. He emphasized the union’s commitment to supporting the victim’s family and colleagues during this difficult time. Loeb highlighted that safety on set is their topmost priority, and they will assist Cal/OSHA in any way possible.

Wonder Man is an upcoming Disney+ series featuring Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as Simon Williams, a stuntman turned superhero. Filming was not taking place at the time of the accident, and production was halted for the day. The series is set to start filming in March, following delays caused by last year’s writers’ and actors’ strikes in Hollywood.

Tragic accidents on film and TV sets are infrequent, but there have been instances in recent years that have sparked calls for industry reforms and resulted in lawsuits. Notable cases include the unfortunate incident on the set of the movie Rust, where cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was fatally shot during a rehearsal. Another incident involved the death of camera assistant Sarah Jones in a train accident on the set of the movie Midnight Rider.

A 2016 report by the Associated Press stated that between 1990 and 2014, there were at least 43 fatalities and over 150 severe injuries on sets in the United States. These numbers were compiled from workplace and aviation safety investigations, court records, and news accounts.