Production on TNT’s “Snowpiercer” has been stopped due to safety concerns involving extremely high temperatures on set (via Deadline).
The series was filming in British Columbia, where temperatures frequently reached the mid-90s.
Multiple cast and crew members experienced cases of heat exhaustion, and 14 people were reportedly taken to the local hospital for treatment.
Soon after, producers made the decision to suspend filming until temperatures became more manageable.“Out of an abundance of caution, production of ‘Snowpiercer’ wrapped early yesterday and was suspended for today due to extreme heat on location,” said a spokesperson for Tomorrow Studios, which produces the show.
“The health and well-being of show cast and crew remains top priority.”Many were quick to point out the irony of a show about people affected by extreme climate change being shut down over extreme climate change.
“Snowpiercer” takes place in a future Ice Age, and the heavy
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