Gladiator II actor who suffered ‘excruciating’ burns sues for £200k
British stuntman Edward Sarsfield is suing August Street Films for £200,000 following a severe gas explosion on the set of Gladiator II in Morocco. The accident left him with significant burns and psychological trauma, and the production company has admitted liability for the incident.
Why it matters
This case highlights ongoing concerns regarding safety standards and liability for stunt performers in high-budget film productions.
Edward Sarsfield played a dead soldier in the movie, Gladiator II - Eddie Sarsfield A British stuntman and actor who suffered "excruciating" burns on the set of Gladiator II is suing for £200,000, it was reported.
Edward Sarsfield, 47, from Liverpool, is suing August Street Films at the High Court after he said he suffered burns and permanent scarring from a gas explosion on set in Morocco.
The lawsuit is pursuing compensation for damages after the company's defence admitted liability for the accident but did not make an admission about the alleged injuries or agree to pay Mr Sarsfield.
Gladiator II was released in 2024 as a sequel to the critically acclaimed 2000 film starring Russell Crowe. The follow-up, which starred Paul Mescal and Denzel Washington, was less well received, with Crowe openly criticising the film as a "failure".
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