Gladiator II stuntman sues over injuries from on-set explosion
Edward Sarsfield says he suffered "excruciating" burns while filming a scene on a burning ship.
Covered by 2 sources from United Kingdom. First reported by BBC News ·
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Gladiator II stuntman sues over injuries from on-set explosion
Edward Sarsfield says he suffered "excruciating" burns while filming a scene on a burning ship.
British stuntman sues Gladiator II makers for £200,000 after he caught fire in explosion on burning ship
Edward Sarsfield was playing a dead soldier in the sequel to the Ridley Scott epic, Gladiator, when a gas line on the boat exploded setting him alight.
Coverage details
2 outlets from United Kingdom are covering this story: BBC News and Daily Mail. BBC News published it first, on November 7, 2026; the last outlet to join was Daily Mail, 15 hours later.
Key names in the coverage: Gladiator II, Edward Sarsfield and Ridley Scott.
