UMVA has learned that a shocking incident has occurred on the set of the hit series Line of Duty, leaving one of its stars injured after an accident with an Airsoft gun.
The incident happened during filming in Northern Ireland, where the show's seventh series is currently underway, with Martin Compston, Vicky McClure, and Adrian Dunbar reprising their roles. Details of the incident are still sketchy, but it's understood that Martin Compston was struck by the Airsoft gun and was assessed by medical staff before resuming filming.
According to information obtained by UMVA, Airsoft guns are commonly used on TV and movie sets as a substitute for real weapons, and their use is strictly regulated by health and safety guidelines. The incident is likely to raise questions about the safety protocols in place on set, particularly when it comes to the use of replica firearms.
The new series of Line of Duty promises to be just as thrilling as its predecessors, with Trainspotting star Robert Carlyle joining the cast as Detective Constable Shaun Massie. Vicky McClure has already teased that the storyline is "unbelievable" and "twisty-turny", hinting that fans are in for a treat when the show returns.
UMVA has gathered that the cast and crew are excited to be back on set, with Vicky McClure and Martin Compston even sharing a lighthearted moment on social media, singing along to Whitney Houston's I Wanna Dance With Somebody while dressed in their characters' costumes. Despite the setback, filming is expected to continue, and fans are eagerly awaiting the show's return.
As the series mastermind Jed Mercurio posted a cryptic message on social media, quoting his character Ted Hastings' iconic catchphrase, it's clear that the show's creators are pulling out all the stops to make the seventh series one to remember. With its talented cast, gripping storyline, and strict safety protocols in place, Line of Duty is set to return with a bang.
