Unnamed crew member dies on Dept Q set in Edinburgh
Filming concluded on Season 2 of the Netflix show Dept Q at FirstStage Studios in Edinburgh when a crew member employed on the series passed away.
Police called to studio site
Scottish police were called to FirstStage Studios on Thursday afternoon following reports of a serious injury. Emergency services responded immediately to the scene but the man ultimately died before help arrived. The incident occurred after cameras stopped rolling for the production. Left Bank Pictures confirmed the death in a statement released later that day.
Investigation into circumstances ongoing
Police stated the death is not being treated as suspicious while inquiries continue to establish full details. The specific cause of the fatal injury has yet to be reported by any official source. Representatives for Netflix did not immediately respond to requests for comment regarding the tragedy. A spokesperson for Left Bank Pictures expressed deep shock and sadness over the loss.
Support offered to affected families
The production company is offering support to family members friends and colleagues of the deceased worker. This popular crime series stars Matthew Goode as detective Carl Morck in a traumatizing story arc. The first season aired on Netflix in May 2025 before being renewed for this second season.
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