K.J. Apa Involved In Late Night Car Crash
K.J. Apa was involved in a car crash late last week after a grueling 16 hour work day on the set of Riverdale. K.J was on his way home a little after midnight when he fell asleep at the wheel.
K.J. was taken to the hospital after the incident, but was discharged with no serious injuries. This unfortunate event has now caused an uproar with the Riverdale cast and crew.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, “The show routinely requires shoots that last until the early morning hours, and the cast and crew are not provided transportation to and from the set.”
The site goes on to day “[Cole] Sprouse, a leader of sorts of the actors on the show, has asked that the Greg Berlanti-produced series provide transportation to castmembers working late hours. A call between representatives for the actors and Warner Bros. executives is being set for Friday to discuss the issue, according to three sources.”
WB’s current policy states, “that actors are responsible for their own transportation to and from set, particularly when production is shooting outside the U.S. The studio, which makes several shows in Vancouver, declined to comment, but a source notes that actors are told they can call a taxi or stay in a hotel near a set on the studio’s dime if they feel it is unsafe to drive.”
Hopefully, this policy changes for both cast and crew. The safety of everyone one set should always be a priority.