The creator of the hit series "Squid Game," Hwang Dong-hyuk, commented on the safety measures implemented during the filming of the widely popular show. Hwang stated that the "Squid Game" team ensured that no bullets were present during scenes involving firearms, to prevent any incidents like the recent tragedy on the American film "Rust," where the director of photography was accidentally shot and killed.
Hwang added, "Firearms in Korean productions are not loaded with bullets, unlike in American cinema." He continued, saying, "Despite all precautions, there are still possibilities of accidents during filming, so we emphasize safety measures on set and exclude any live ammunition," as reported by the British newspaper "Daily Mail."
Hwang's comments came in response to a journalist's question about the "Rust" incident, where a weapon being handled by actor Alec Baldwin resulted in the death of the film's director of photography. On Wednesday, a negligence lawsuit was filed in Los Angeles Superior Court against Baldwin and more than ten others by chief lighting technician Serge Svetnoy regarding the incident on October 21. The lawsuit stated that the incident nearly resulted in Svetnoy's death and that he has suffered significant emotional and psychological distress due to what happened on set. According to court documents, Svetnoy had previously warned the responsible parties that he saw firearms left unattended on the set where the incident occurred.
