The upcoming Tomb Raider television series, starring Sophie Turner, has faced its share of challenges even before its release. Now, it appears the production has run afoul of UK safety regulations, raising concerns about working conditions on set.
Safety Concerns Plague High-Profile Production
According to a report obtained by bağlantı”>Deadline, the UK’s Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has found that the production of Amazon MGM’s Tomb Raider breached both the Health and Safety at Work Act of 1974 and the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations of 2002. The core issue? Inadequate protection for crew members when handling certain substances.
The HSE investigation revealed that crew members were not subjected to the necessary “biological monitoring” procedures when using isocyanate paints, a known trigger for asthma and other respiratory problems. Proper safety protocols mandate the use of protective equipment during spraying operations due to the potential for an “invisible mist” to linger in the air for up to 20 minutes. The production received an “improvement notice” from the HSE back in April, which was reportedly addressed within a month.
While HSE notices are not uncommon, they rarely target major television productions, especially those of this magnitude. Tomb Raider appears to be the most high-profile production to receive such a ruling in recent years.
Previous Setback: Injury Delays Production
This isn’t the first time the Tomb Raider production has encountered difficulties. In March, bağlantı”>star Sophie Turner suffered an injury that forced a temporary halt to filming. bağlantı”>Production reportedly resumed two weeks later after Turner recovered. While these safety issues appear unrelated to the previous injury, they collectively paint a less-than-ideal picture of working conditions on set.
What to Expect from Amazon’s Tomb Raider
bağlantı”>Created by Phoebe Waller-Bridge (Fleabag, Killing Eve), the Tomb Raider series boasts a stellar cast including Sigourney Weaver, Jason Isaacs, and Keeley Hawes – bağlantı”>the original voice actor for Lara Croft in the games. While a release date remains unconfirmed, given that principal photography only began in January, fans may have some time to wait before exploring this new take on the iconic franchise.
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