Movies of Tuesday, 21 November 2017
Source: bbc.com
A British camera operator has died while shooting a stunt sequence for a BBC drama in Ghana.
Mark Milsome, whose credits include Saving Private Ryan and Sherlock, was working on upcoming drama The Forgiving Earth when the incident occurred.
The BBC said it was "deeply shocked and saddened" by the news, calling Milsome "a much respected colleague".
His agent said he would be "greatly missed" and that an investigation into Saturday's incident was under way.
"We all need answers to this dreadful tragedy," said Sarah Prince of PrinceStone.
It has been reported that Milsome was taking part in a night shoot for a car stunt scene.
'Incredibly talented'
Milsome's many credits include Game of Thrones, The Theory of Everything and Bond film Quantum of Solace.
His agent said he was "an incredibly talented cameraman... a gentle gentleman [and a] genuinely loved member of the film industry family".
Cinematographer Seamus McGarvey was among those to remember Milsome on Twitter, calling him "one of the loveliest people [he had] ever met".
So shocked and saddened to hear of the death of Mark Milsome. He was such a great cameraman and one of the loveliest people I have ever met
— Seamus McGarvey (@mcseamus) November 20, 2017