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Stuntman sues over injuries during Gladiator II filming

Entertainment · First reported 7 Nov, 01:38 · Updated 02:07

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Edward Sarsfield says he was injured while filming a scene involving a burning ship. A separate report says he is seeking £200,000 from the film’s makers.

  • Edward Sarsfield says he suffered burns while filming a scene on a burning ship.
  • The Daily Mail reports that Sarsfield is suing the makers of Gladiator II for £200,000.
  • The Daily Mail says a gas line on the boat exploded and set Sarsfield alight; it reports that he was playing a dead soldier.
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Person
Edward Sarsfield
Production
Gladiator II
Reported claim amount
£200,000
Reported incident
A gas line on the boat exploded and set Sarsfield alight, according to the Daily Mail.

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