A British cameraman, Mark Milsome (54) has died over the weekend in Ghana on the set of the Netflix miniseries, The Forgiving Earth, when a night time car stunt went horribly wrong, with production in the show that has completely shut down.
Agent Sarah Prince on Monday told the Associated Press (AP) that Mark Milsome died in Ghana when a night time stunt sequence for the thriller series The Forgiving Earth went horribly wrong.
An investigation is now underway into what happened.
The Forgiving Earth is set to be broadcast in the United Kingdom by the BBC, and on Netflix in the rest of the world.
Previously called Black Earth Rising, the miniseries is a thriller about the prosecution of international war crimes and the personal, legal and political turmoil it ignites. It's written by Hugo Blick as writer-director, with Drama Republic producing.
Mark Milsome started out in the 1990s as a clapper loader, working his way up the camera department to focus puller, camera operator and director of photography.
Sarah Prince said Mark Milsone "was an incredibly humble and talented man. We are all devastated by his loss".
"We have very little information at present. The production company have confirmed that an investigation is underway. It occurred on a night shoot during a stunt sequence".
"We all need answers to this dreadful tragedy".
Mark Milsome previously worked on TV series like Sherlock, Game of Thrones and Call the Midwife as well as films like Saving Private Ryan and Quantum of Solace.
In a statement the BBC says "We are deeply shocked and saddened to hear this terrible news. Mark Milsome was hugely talented and a much respected colleague. Our thoughts are with Mark's family and friends at this incredibly difficult time".
Hugo Blick and Drama Republic in a statement say "It is with huge sadness that we confirm the death of Mark Milsome, a camera operator who was working with us on the Netflix/BBC production The Forgiving Earth."
"We are all completely devastated. Mark was such a wonderful, kind and generous person. All our thoughts and condolences are with Mark’s family and his close friends at this tragic time. Giving them our support and focus is our number one priority."
The Guild of British Camera Technicians in a statement says "The GBCT Board and its membership are absolutely devastated by this tragic news".
"Mark Milsome was not only an incredibly talented camera operator, he was also one of the kindest and sweetest of human beings. He will be greatly missed. Thoughts and prayers are with Mark's family at this awful time".
Netflix in a statement says "Our deepest condolences go out to Mark’s family and friends. We were shocked to hear of this tragic loss, and our hearts go out to all those that knew him and worked alongside him."
