Film crew voiced complaints before fatal on-set shooting
The disputes began soon after filming began in early October, said the crew member, who requested anonymity because he feared speaking up would hurt his prospects for future jobs. The crew was initially housed at the Courtyard Marriot in Santa Fe, according to the crew member. Only minimal COVID-19 precautions were taken even though crew and cast members often worked in small enclosed spaces on the ranch, the crew member who spoke to the AP said. “We packed our gear and left that morning,” the crew member said of the Thursday walkout. A crew member who was alarmed by the misfires told a unit production manager in a text massage, “We’ve now had 3 accidental discharges.
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