On June 20, streaming platform Netflix and the production company of The Chosen One released their statements addressing the deadly car crash to Deadline.
The official statement arrives three days after The Chosen One actors Raymundo Garduño Cruz, and Juan Francisco González Aguilar lost their lives when their van flipped on the way to the airport in Mexico. Four crew members were also injured in the crash.
In their broad statement, Netflix called the fatal incident “deeply saddening” and “unfortunate.”
“We are deeply saddened by the tragic accident that took the lives of Ray Garduño and Juan Francisco González. Our thoughts are with their loved ones and with those injured during this unfortunate accident.”
Redrum, the production company, detailed the events and used similar phrasing in their statement. They mentioned that they are supporting the people affected by the loss.
“All of us on the production of The Chosen One are shocked by the tragic accident that occurred last Thursday, while on transit from Santa Rosalía, Baja California, to the local airport. We are deeply saddened by the passing of our colleagues Ray Garduño and Juan Francisco González and are closely supporting all those affected by this unspeakable tragedy.”
The two actors and the team were on their way to the airport in a van when it flipped over in a desert area near Mulegé after running off a road.
The production company also added that they are cooperating with investigations, emphasizing that their safety protocols were in place.
However, friends of the actors believe otherwise. On June 19, writer Rick Zazueta alleged that the cast had repeatedly complained about the logistics and transportation issues. In the post, he mentioned that the van was unfit for transportation and had “worn out tires, noisy brakes” among other issues.
Another friend, Paco Mufote, spoke with Daily Beast and demanded a thorough investigation of the accident.
Meanwhile, filming for The Chosen One has been halted until further notice.
About The Chosen One
The Chosen One is an upcoming American movie based on American Jesus, a comic book series by Mark Millar and Peter Gross. The Netflix series is about a young 12-year-old boy who is a reincarnation of Jesus Christ. After discovering his powers, the young kid is tasked with an ultimate goal – to save humankind.
Netflix reported that the filming began in April 2022 in Mexico. It was halted months later in June when a fatal accident killed two actors.
News Source: Deadline
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