'Maze Runner 3' Release Date, Trailer, News & Update: Production Shuts Down Following Dylan O'Brien's Injury

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By Catherine Martin , Parent Herald Mar 21, 01:35 am

The cast and crew of "Maze Runner 3" have started filming the third installment of the young adult franchise "Maze Runner" officially titled "The Maze Runner: The Death Cure". However, not long after they began the production, they have to cancel the shooting due to an accident.

According to reports, Dylan O'Brien was injured on the set of "The Maze Runner: The Death Cure" during their production in British Columbia. The actor was injured on Thursday and was transferred to the local hospital.

"Dylan O'Brien was injured yesterday while filming 'Maze Runner: The Death Cure' in Vancouver, Canada," 20th Century Fox confirmed the accident in a statement per Morning Ledger. "He was immediately transferred to a local hospital for observation and treatment. Production on the film will be shut down while he recovers. Our thoughts go out to Dylan for a full and speedy recovery."

Following the accident, the cast and crew had to pack up because filming was shut down, ABC 7 reported. "Production is postponed but certainly not cancelled. All that matters now is that Dylan recovers," said James Dashner, author of the "Maze Runner" book trilogy. "We love you, Dylan!!!"

Per Deadline, Dylan O'Brien fell on the back of a seat, which was supposed to look like the back of a train. As a result, he suffered fractures in his cheekbone and orbital socket. TMZ first reported that the actor had been run over by a car on set. At the time, the extent of Dylan O'Brien's injuries has not been officially confirmed.

For those who are concerned that Dylan O'Brien's injury might affect "Teen Wolf," where he plays Stiles, one of the main characters in the show, sources said that it is unlikely. "Teen Wolf is on hiatus right now. It looks like it won't impact shooting at all. We hope that he gets better as fast as possible," one source told Hollywood Life.

For Dylan O'Brien's fans, do not worry because the injuries he incurred are not life threatening in any way. They are positive that he will recover soon. "The Maze Runner: The Death Cure" premieres on Feb. 17, 2017.