On June 16, actors Juan Francisco González Aguilar and Raymundo Garduño Cruz were killed when a van they were riding in flipped and crashed. The actors were in the region filming the Netflix series The Chosen One. According to Netflix, they were being driven from Santa Rosalía to the local airport. Four members of the crew and two other cast members were also injured in the accident and are in stable condition. “We are deeply saddened by the tragic accident that took the lives of Ray Garduño and Juan Francisco González,” Netflix said in a statement to Deadline. “Our thoughts are with their loved ones and with those injured during this unfortunate accident.” Friends of the actors have raised concerns about the working conditions and transport issues in Mexico. Novelist Rick Zazueta claims in a lengthy June 18 Facebook post that The Chosen One’s cast had “been complaining openly” about logistical and transport issues. Read the full Facebook post here. Zazueta called his post a “plea for justice” for the regional actors who died in the crash. “This was no ordinary accident, the cast had been complaining openly about the logistical and transport issues faced in this production. The conditions of the van were completely unfit for the purpose of transporting people…But, the show must go on, and the actors get wrapped up in the artform and want to work, and don’t get as many opportunities to work, so they take these gigs with big dreams of NETFLIX and the promise of a small paycheck.” Redrum, the independent production company that worked on the series, said all safety precautions were followed. “All of us on the production of The Chosen One are shocked by the tragic accident that occurred last Thursday, while on transit from Santa Rosalía, Baja California, to the local airport,” a statement to Deadline reads. “We are deeply saddened by the passing of our colleagues Ray Garduño and Juan Francisco González and are closely supporting all those affected by this unspeakable tragedy. Redrum has been cooperating with local authorities and initial reports and accounts from witnesses indicate that all safety protocols were in place and this was an unfortunate accident.” Original story from June 19 “From the State Government we deeply regret the deaths of Raymundo Garduño Cruz and Juan Francisco González Aguilar, [also known as] Paco Mufote. Our condolences to their family, friends and the Baja California arts community. May they rest in peace,” said a statement from the State Government of Baja California in its Facebook page. Here’s what we know about the fatal crash so far.
Who died in the Netflix cast Mexico crash?
Raymundo Garduño Cruz
Juan Francisco González Aguilar
The two actors are Raymundo Garduño Cruz and Juan Francisco González Aguilar, known professionally as Paco Mufote, were killed in the accident. Writer Faisal Lutchmedial who worked with Cruz tweeted “I am absolutely devastated. Paco Mufote, brilliant actor and musician was killed in an accident while going to a @netflix set in Tijuana, Mexico. He was fantastic in my short @beneathusmovie.”
When did the Netflix cast Mexico crash happen?
The crash occurred on Thursday, June 16, 2022. The van the actors were riding in was in a desert locale when it ran off the road and flipped over.
Where did the Netflix cast Mexico crash happen?
The car crash occurred in Mulege on the Baja California Sur peninsula.
What caused the Netflix cast Mexico crash happen?
No official cause has been released in the Baja California crash that killed two cast members in Netflix series The Chosen One.
What is Netflix’s The Chosen One about?
The Netflix series The Chosen One centers upon a 12-year-old boy who discovers he is Jesus Christ who has returned. His mission is to save humanity. The show is based on the comic book series American Jesus.
Is The Chosen One still filming?
According to Netflix, The Chosen One has suspended filming right now.
Has The Chosen One been canceled?
As of press time, Netflix has not commented on whether The Chosen One has been canceled. However, filming has been halted right now.
