Production on Season 8 of AMC’s The Walking Dead has been halted temporarily in the wake of a stuntman suffering life-threatening injuries in an on-set fall.
“We are saddened to report that John Bernecker, a talented stuntman for The Walking Dead and numerous other television shows and films, suffered serious injuries from a tragic accident on set,” AMC said in a statement today. “He was immediately transported to an Atlanta hospital, and we have temporarily shut down production. We are keeping John and his family in our thoughts and prayers.”
Source and more: Deadline
UPDATE: Following the tragic death of Bernecker, production on The Walking Dead Season 8 has resumed, to premiere October 22, 2017 on AMC. The Walking Dead is currently chasing an expected 9th season renewal.
Stay tuned as we continue to monitor the renew/cancel status of The Walking Dead Season 9 and beyond…
Karen says
Sending thoughts and prayers to family of John Bernecker whom was tragically injured during a scene on TWD.