Categories: Showbiz

Dylan O’Brien Revealed That His “Concerns” About The Safety Of That “Maze Runner” Stunt Were Ignored Before His Horrifying Accident

“I was a 24-year-old kid who was raising concerns about how we were approaching things, and they were not listened to, they were not respected. And then what happened happened. And by all accounts, it was all pretty gotten away with.”

The actor, who portrayed leading character Thomas in the dystopian sci-fi trilogy, was hit by a car in a stunt gone wrong. He suffered multiple injuries as a result, including a concussion, facial fracture, and brain trauma, and spent half a year in recovery.

Disney+

Dylan previously shared that the accident completely changed his outlook on life and how he felt about being on set.

Marc Piasecki / WireImage

“I really was in a dark place there for a while, and it wasn’t an easy journey back,” he told Vulture in 2017. “There was a time there where I didn’t know if I would ever [act] again…and that thought scared me, too.”

Now, Dylan has opened up further about the “life-changing incident” in a new interview with Men’s Health.

John Nacion / Getty Images

“I’ve approached everything differently, you could say, particularly with regards to standing my ground on set,” he began.

Dimitrios Kambouris / Getty Images for MTV/Paramount Global

“It’s very commonplace in the culture for young actors to be controlled, and the way they strive to do that is by always being like, ‘Oh, don’t become difficult. Don’t be a pain in the ass.’ Or, ‘Are you complaining, are you being difficult?’ Things like that,” he went on.

Debra L Rothenberg / WireImage

Dylan went on to say that he raised “concerns” about the safety of the stunt ahead of the incident, but was ignored.

David Livingston / Getty Images

“I can look at that day and know I was a 24-year-old kid who was raising concerns about how we were approaching things, and they were not listened to, they were not respected. And then what happened happened. And by all accounts, it was all pretty gotten away with, I would say, as well,” he said.

Monica Schipper / WireImage

“At the end of the day, in these spaces, you have your own back, and that’s the most you can rely on,” he said. “I know the person I am, and the character I bring to set, and the way I treat people and the way that I treat a workspace, and I know I’m not difficult. I know I’m not an asshole. I know I was trying to protect myself that day, and so I’ve just never forgotten that. That’s always rung true as being the thing to hold with me.”

gcommunitytv@gmail.com

Share
Published by
gcommunitytv@gmail.com

Recent Posts

Buckingham, Kengsington Palace’s 2024 Christmas takes a different turn with THIS update

Buckingham, Kengsington Palace's 2024 Christmas takes a different turn with THIS updateThe plans in both…

36 mins ago

JoJo Siwa sparks major relationship rumor with Kath Ebbs: Report

JoJo Siwa sparks major relationship rumor with Kath Ebbs: Report JoJo Siwa appeared to have…

36 mins ago

Princess Kate’s emotional confession about cancer one year later

Princess Kate’s emotional confession about cancer one year laterThe emotional confession Princess Kate’s made about…

36 mins ago

King Charles set to spend lonely Christmas without Queen Camilla

King Charles set to spend lonely Christmas without Queen Camilla King Charles will have a…

2 hours ago

Charles iii takes over a personal role from Prince Harry

Charles iii takes over a personal role from Prince HarryKing Charles’ royal traditions about joke…

2 hours ago

Justin Baldoni ‘downfall’ prediction resurfaces amid Blake Lively lawsuit

Justin Baldoni ‘downfall’ prediction resurfaces amid Blake Lively lawsuitJustin Baldoni’s alleged downfall prediction resurfaced amid…

2 hours ago