Ghanaian actor Van Vicker has weighed in on the recent on-set incident where actor Godwin Nnadiekwe reportedly suffered internal bleeding after being kicked in the chest by colleague, Zubby Michael, during a movie scene. Read the story here
In a post shared on Instagram, Van Vicker described the headline as “extremely disquieting,” noting that he is yet to authenticate the claim.
He emphasised the importance of rehearsals for scenes that involve physical contact or violent actions, especially in the Nigerian film industry, where there are no insurance policies, stunt doubles, or protective rigging.
He stated that while some filmmakers believe rehearsals take away surprise elements or instinctive reactions, the safety of actors should come first.
According to him, proper rehearsals indicate that the production team is not being negligent, even if an accident still occurs.
He also called on industry stakeholders, media, and fans to treat the incident as a red flag and push for better safety measures on set.
Van Vicker concluded by stressing that actor safety is just as important as good sound, acting, or cinematography.
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