"Over the course of more than a decade, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has always sought new ways to amp up the action and thrills from movie to movie. But no matter how life-threatening the action setpieces may become, actor safety remains a top priority. A recent injury on the set of Spider-Man: Brand New Day proves that while Peter Parker may be in danger, Tom Holland's wellness is crucial to production."
"Spider-Man is especially liable for issues and injuries, since portraying his web-slinging powers can put performers in danger. During a preview of the infamous Broadway musical flop Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark, a stunt double's failed safety harness caused a 30-foot fall that fractured his skull. Brand New Day, of course, has the benefit of CGI, but injuries still happen."
"This isn't the only major film to recently be delayed by an actor's injury. Henry Cavill was gearing up to begin filming the new Highlander movie, but suffered a leg injury while training for the sword-fighting sequences. Filming is now delayed until 2026, a lengthy wait that Brand New Day will likely avoid. Injuries are an unfortunate part of the movie business, but at least we live in an era where they're taken seriously."
Tom Holland suffered a mild concussion on the Spider-Man: Brand New Day set and will pause filming for several days. Concussions can become serious without proper rest, so medical downtime is necessary to protect health. Marvel productions prioritize actor safety and accommodate breaks when injuries occur. Spider-Man stunt work poses particular risk because web-slinging scenes and physical stunts can endanger performers despite CGI assistance. Past incidents include a 30-foot fall during a preview of Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark that fractured a stunt double's skull. Other productions have faced delays for actor injuries, such as Henry Cavill's Highlander leg injury postponing filming until 2026.
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