“Dylan O’Brien Discusses a Major Accident on Set and Offers Advice for Up-and-Coming Actors: Don’t Let Them Manipulate”
Dylan O’Brien has been captivating audiences with his action-packed films and compelling storylines. Recently, the actor shared some safety concerns he experienced on the set of a well-known movie.
In an interview with Men’s Health, the talented star discussed his time filming The Maze Runner: The Death Cure and how a serious accident on set resulted in significant injuries.
O’Brien also highlighted how his worries were dismissed and shed light on how young, inexperienced actors are treated on movie sets.
For those unfamiliar, back in 2016, Dylan O’Brien was filming the third installment of the Maze Runner series when he was unexpectedly pulled off the top of a moving vehicle while wearing a harness, and collided with another vehicle.
Since then, O’Brien has remained steadfast on film sets, speaking out about the treatment of young actors. He emphasized that concerns raised by newcomers are often met with dismissive responses such as “Don’t be difficult” or “Are you complaining?”
Reflecting on the incident, O’Brien expressed that it’s crucial for individuals to advocate for themselves on set and not let others manipulate them into thinking they are causing trouble.
The Love and Monsters actor revealed that his concerns were not taken seriously, ultimately leading to a life-altering injury.
In a subsequent interview, O’Brien emphasized the importance of self-reliance on movie sets, stating that individuals must look out for themselves as no one else will.
Following the accident on the set of Maze Runner: The Death Cure, O’Brien starred in American Assassin, marking his first project post-injury.
In a conversation with The Hollywood Reporter in 2017, O’Brien described the period following the accident as challenging and referred to his project with Michael Keaton as a personal endeavor.
The actor has collaborated with numerous Hollywood heavyweights, including Owen Wilson, Vince Vaughn, Rose Byrne, Mark Wahlberg, Kurt Russell, and Kate Hudson.
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