The actor who plays the Merc with a Mouth is seen leading his colleagues to pay tribute to Joi 'SJ' Harris on their first day of back on set.
- Aug 17, 2017
AceShowbiz - The cast and crew members of "Deadpool 2" paid tribute to the stuntwomen named Joi "SJ" Harris who died on the set on Monday, August 14. Led by the lead actor Ryan Reynolds, they remembered the late stuntwoman in a moment of silence on Wednesday, August 16.
The crew returned to the set in Vancouver, only two days after the fatal accident. Reynolds who plays the Merc with a Mouth and Zazie Beetz who portrays Domino were spotted on the set. Beetz looked upbeat, flashing smile to paparazzi as she was bundled up in a blanket.
Joi "SJ" Harris was a pro motorcycle racer who served as a stunt double for Beetz. She died when doing a dangerous motorcycle stunt for the "Deadpool" sequel. She reportedly had practiced the scene four times, but on the fifth attempt she ended up crashing through glass and hitting a nearby building as she lost control of the motorcycle she was riding.
"We are deeply saddened by the accident that occurred on the set of 'Deadpool 2' this morning. Our hearts and prayers are with the family, friends and colleagues of our crew member during this difficult time," 20th Century Fox responded to the accident.
Reynolds also sent prayer and condolence to the family, "Today, we tragically lost a member of our crew while filming 'Deadpool'. We're heartbroken, shocked and devastated... but recognize nothing can come close to the grief and inexplicable pain her family and loved ones must feel in this moment. My heart pours out to them -- along with each and every person she touched in this world."
"Deadpool 2" due June 1, 2018 stateside is helmed by David Leitch. Morena Baccarin is back as Wade Wilson's love interest, T.J. Miller as his friend Weasel, Brianna Hildebrand as Negasonic Teenage Warhead, and Stefan Kapicic as Colossus. Meanwhile, Josh Brolin is added as the main baddie, Nathan Summers or better known as Cable.
