The Sofia News Agency reports that the stuntman, who was working on a scene with a fake bomb explosion in a rubber boat, died in an accident that also injured two other performers working in a reservoir in the town of Elin Pelin. No further details as to the exact nature of the accident were provided. One of the injured performers is reportedly in critical condition.
Producers NuImage/Millenium Films confirmed the death in a statement released to the press: “It is with great regret that we confirm this unfortunate accident. Our hearts go out to the families and those on the production affected by this tragedy. The filmmakers are working closely with the authorities in responding to and investigating this accident.”
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