Dylan O’Brien reveals safety concerns were ignored before ‘The Death Cure’ near miss

Dylan O’Brien recently shared alarming details about the near-fatal accident he had on the set of Maze Runner: The Cure of Death in an interview with Men’s Health. The actor admitted that his concerns about safety protocols were not taken seriously during filming, which ultimately led to the tragic incident in which he suffered serious injuries. O’Brien suffered a concussion, facial fractures and brain trauma after a two-moving vehicle stunt went terribly wrong.

Production on the film was halted indefinitely following the accident and O’Brien spent six months in physical and mental recovery. Reflecting on how the accident became a life-changing moment, he said: “It was a life-changing incident. You could say I approached everything differently, especially when it came to my steadfastness on set.”

O’Brien highlighted the challenges young actors face when discussing their safety on set, often described as “difficult” or “annoying.” He explained that caring for yourself on set should never be viewed as a negative quality. “It’s very common in the culture for young actors to be controlled,” O’Brien said, adding that concerns like his are often dismissed.

In his Men’s Health In the interview, the actor emphasized the importance of self-reliance when it comes to safety in the film industry. “At the end of the day, in these spaces, you have your own back, and that’s the best thing you can count on,” O’Brien said. “I tried to protect myself that day and I just never succeeded.” I forgot that.”

The accident reportedly occurred when O’Brien was pulled from a moving vehicle and struck by another vehicle. The actor confessed that the incident left him in a dark place and he even wondered if he would return to acting. “There was a time when I didn’t know if I would ever do it again,” O’Brien said vulture in a previous interview.

O’Brien has since returned to acting and is currently promoting his latest role as Dan Aykroyd in Jason Reitman’s Saturday evening. His candid thoughts about the accident serve as a reminder of the importance of prioritizing safety on film sets, regardless of industry pressures.