Crew member dies at Edinburgh film studio during Dept Q production

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 13 Nov, 18:32 · Archive

A crew member working on Netflix series Dept Q has died after being found injured at FirstStage Studios in Edinburgh on Thursday.

A crew member working on Netflix series Dept Q died after being found injured at FirstStage Studios in the Leith area of Edinburgh around 3pm on Thursday. The man was pronounced dead at the scene shortly after emergency services were called.

Left Bank Pictures, the film production company behind the series, said they were 'deeply shocked and saddened' by the death. A spokesperson stated: 'Our thoughts are with their family, friends and colleagues at this incredibly difficult time, and we are offering support for those affected.' The man's name and age are not yet known.

A Police Scotland spokesman said: 'The death is not being treated as suspicious, however, inquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances.' FirstStage Studios has hosted multiple productions including Netflix and Amazon Prime series, as well as the Bafta-nominated film The Outrun.

How it is being reported

• Crew member for Netflix series Dept Q dies after being found injured at Edinburgh film studioA spokesperson for the film production company said they were "shocked and saddened" by the man's death.Daily Record · 13 Nov, 18:05
• Dept Q producers issue statement after crew member dies at film studioThe producers behind the Netflix series Dept Q have said they are “deeply shocked and saddened” after a crew member died at a film studio in Edinburgh ...The National · 13 Nov, 17:45

In this story: Dept Q · Netflix · Left Bank Pictures · FirstStage Studios · Edinburgh · Police Scotland

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