Netflix show 'Dept Q' crew member dies on set
What's the story
A crew member working on the Netflix series Dept Q has died after being seriously injured at a film studio in Edinburgh. The incident occurred at FirstStage studio in Leith on Thursday afternoon (local time). Emergency services were called to the scene around 3:00pm, and the individual was pronounced dead shortly thereafter. Left Bank Pictures, which is producing Dept Q, expressed its shock and sadness over the tragic incident.
Ongoing inquiries
Police and Health and Safety Executive know of the incident
Police Scotland has confirmed that the death is not being treated as suspicious, but investigations are still underway to determine the full circumstances of the incident.
The Health and Safety Executive has also said it is "aware" of what happened.
A spokesperson for Left Bank Pictures said, "We are deeply shocked and saddened by the tragic death of a member of our Dept Q crew."
"Our thoughts are with their family, friends and colleagues at this incredibly difficult time."
Production background
Details about the studio where the incident took place
The incident took place at FirstStage studio, a facility opened by Sean Connery's son Jason Connery in 2020.
The studio has five sound stages and production office space. Screen Scotland invested £1m into setting up the facility.
Apart from Dept Q, the studio has also hosted productions like Amazon's supernatural thriller The Rig.
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About 'Dept Q'
The hit thriller show already has one season out on Netflix, and the filming for the second season was underway in Edinburgh.
The show has been adapted from Jussi Adler-Olsen's novels.
It revolves around a guilt-ridden detective who is exiled to lead a newly formed cold-case unit.
The series stars Matthew Goode, Chloe Pirrie, Kelly Macdonald, Leah Byrne, Alexej Manvelov, Kate Dickie, and Shirley Henderson.