A crew member working on the Netflix series Dept Q has died after being seriously injured at a film studio in Edinburgh. The man was pronounced dead at the scene shortly after emergency services were called.
Police were called to FirstStage Studios in the Leith area of the city at around 3pm on Thursday following a report of a seriously injured man. The man was pronounced dead at the scene a short time later.
Death not treated as suspicious
A Police Scotland spokesman said: “The death is not being treated as suspicious, however, inquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances.”
The studios have been home to multiple series for Netflix and Amazon Prime, according to its website, as well as Bafta-nominated film The Outrun. It has also been used for shows including Dept Q and The Rig.
Production company response
Left Bank Pictures said they were “deeply shocked and saddened” by the man’s death on Thursday. A spokesperson for the company said: “We are deeply shocked and saddened by the tragic death of a member of our Dept Q crew.
“Our thoughts are with their family, friends and colleagues at this incredibly difficult time, and we are offering support for those affected.”
