Some sobering news from the set of Titans today as we are saddened to report that a crew member has been killed during rehearsals for an upcoming stunt.
According to TMZ, the crew member was special effects coordinator Warren Appleby. The incident happened on Thursday morning as a stunt was being tested in the staging area. A car was supposed to flip on to its side but a piece of metal from a currently unknown source was thrown aside and hit Appleby in the head. He was taken away by ambulance but passed away before reaching hospital according to police reports.
Production is reported to be shut down for a minimum of two days.
TMZ has received the following statement from a Titans spokesman:
We are heartbroken and devastated by the passing of our treasured colleague, special effects coordinator Warren Appleby, after an accident which occurred at a special effects facility during the preparation and testing for an upcoming shoot. Warren is beloved by all who worked with him during an impressive 25-year career in television and motion pictures. The executive producers, along with everyone, in the TITANS family, Warner Bros. Television Group and DC UNIVERSE, wish to express our deepest condolences, and heartfelt love and support, to Warren’s family and friends at this most difficult time.
All of us here at GYCO send our condolences to Appleby’s friends and family.
Titans stars Brenton Thwaites as Dick Grayson/Robin, Anna Diop as Starfire, Teagan Croft as Raven, Ryan Potter as Beast Boy, Alan Ritchson as Hawk and Minka Kelly as Dove. Season 2 doesn’t yet have a release date.
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