Actor Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, known for Candyman (2021), Aquaman (2018) in The Matrix: Resurrections (2021)was injured on Thursday during the filming of the Netflix series Man on Fire. The recordings were temporarily halted due to the incident.
With or without Abdul-Mateen II?
The recordings of Man on Fire are currently taking place in Mexico City, where Abdul-Mateen II reportedly suffered a hand injury. Filming is expected to resume on Monday, but it is still unclear whether Abdul-Mateen II will return then. However, he would be back on set before December 20, when shooting stops for a short break.
PTSD
In the series, the actor plays John Creasy, a former Special Forces mercenary who, after years of heroic missions, is intensely plagued by PTSD. He is determined to overcome his mental struggles, but before he can fulfill his good intentions, he finds himself in another threatening and traumatic situation.
The release date of Man on Fire has not yet been announced.
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