Two people died and six were injured during the filming of the new drama El Elegido in the Mexican town of Mulegé. The incident occurred when a truck crashed and overturned on Thursday, June 16, while production was underway for the Netflix project. The event prompted immediate concern on set and drew attention to safety protocols followed during domestic productions in Mexico and by international platforms alike.
Deadline reported that the deceased include Raymundo Garduño Cruz, known for his work as an actor and producer, and Juan Francisco González Aguilar, an actor and musician. Among the injured were two other actors and four members of the filming crew; all individuals listed remain in stable condition as investigators assess the circumstances surrounding the crash and its impact on the shooting schedule.
Production company Redrum temporarily suspended filming in response to the accident, and the actors union of the United States stated it is maintaining contact with Netflix and the Mexican production team to investigate the incident and ensure safety on set. A spokesperson emphasized that safety on set is a top priority and that steps will continue to be taken to protect the wellbeing of cast and crew during filming, travel, and on-location logistics.
Following the incident, writer Rick Zazueta publicly addressed the event on his social media, suggesting the situation was serious and not a typical accident. He indicated concerns about logistics and transportation, noting that the conditions of the vehicle used for transporting people were inadequate. Netflix has not issued an official comment on the matter at this time. The review process by production partners and unions is expected to clarify responsibility, safety lapses, and potential corrective actions to prevent a recurrence on future shoots.