After a terrifying incident on the set of the Batgirl movie, Warner Bros. finds itself in an unfortunate legal bind. Cristina Stanovici, a film extra, has bravely spoken out about the horrific facts of the terrible injuries she suffered while working on the Glasgow set of the movie.
Her story raises significant concerns about industry safety standards by shedding light on the possible risks and effects of accidents on film sets.
Tragic Collision on Batgirl Set: Cristina Stanovici’s Terrifying Experience
The event took place during a late-night filming in Glasgow’s set, when Cristina Stanovici, an extra who stands at 5 feet 1 inch tall, was assigned to play a bystander. The disaster occurred at this point when she was cruelly hit by a motorbike carrying a camera, leaving her with a long list of wounds. She had major brain injuries as well as fractures in her leg, shin, hip, pelvis, and thumb.
She told in an interview with The Sun,
“It hit me from the right side and I went flying in the air. I started screaming to get the attention of the paramedics as I remembered seeing an ambulance on site in the previous days. I lay there for almost an hour while they checked me and stabilized me. Unfortunately, I didn’t lose my consciousness. The memory will forever traumatize me.”
Because of how severe the incident was, Stanovici subsequently admitted during the interview that she thought it would have been easier to pass out than to go through the horrific pain that followed.
Cristina Stanovici’s Grueling Wait for Medical Help
Stanovici shouted for help and made an effort to catch the paramedics’ notice, who were luckily there when the tragedy occurred. She remained on the ground for more than an hour as she received stabilizing medical attention.
Her journey to rehabilitation has been a difficult and lengthy one. Stanovici was in critical care for three torturous days and is still in agony more than 17 months later. A rod is still lodged in her leg as a somber reminder of the tragedy on the Batgirl movie set.
Stanovici has taken the risky step of bringing legal action against Warner Bros. to seek justice and responsibility. To seek compensation and raise awareness about safety procedures on film sets and the obligations of production companies in preventing tragedies of this kind, she has retained the services of a law firm.
Demanding Justice and Safety on Film Sets
The highly anticipated Batgirl movie’s future is still uncertain. The surprise decision to abandon the movie was taken by Warner Bros Discovery CEO David Zaslav, despite the production’s hefty $90 million budget and strong hopes.
Leslie Grace, Michael Keaton, and Brendan Fraser are among the cast, and the decision to shelve the project was supposedly the result of negative feedback from test screenings. As this legal dispute progresses, it serves as a sharp reminder of the need for safety precautions on set and the requirement for accountability when mishaps happen.
Source: The SUN
