Luck Canceled after 3rd horse dies during production
It was announced earlier today that a third horse was injured on set and had to be euthanized Tuesday morning during production. The accident is currently being investigated. It is said that the horse was being led to its stable at the Santa Anita racetrack by a groom when it reared and fell back, injuring its head.
The humane group that oversees Hollywood and its use of animals demanded that all production involving horses be shut down, which has led to the cancellation of the series.
HBO sent the following statement.
"It is with heartbreak that executive producers David Milch and Michael Mann together with HBO have decided to cease all future production on the series Luck.
Safety is always of paramount concern. We maintained the highest safety standards throughout production, higher in fact than any protocols existing in horseracing anywhere with many fewer incidents than occur in racing or than befall horses normally in barns at night or pastures. While we maintained the highest safety standards possible, accidents unfortunately happen and it is impossible to guarantee they won't in the future. Accordingly, we have reached this difficult decision.
We are immensely proud of this series, the writing, the acting, the filmmaking, the celebration of the culture of horses, and everyone involved in its creation."
Safety is always of paramount concern. We maintained the highest safety standards throughout production, higher in fact than any protocols existing in horseracing anywhere with many fewer incidents than occur in racing or than befall horses normally in barns at night or pastures. While we maintained the highest safety standards possible, accidents unfortunately happen and it is impossible to guarantee they won't in the future. Accordingly, we have reached this difficult decision.
We are immensely proud of this series, the writing, the acting, the filmmaking, the celebration of the culture of horses, and everyone involved in its creation."
David Milch and Michael Mann released the following statement:
"The two of us loved this series, loved the cast, crew and writers. This has been a tremendous collaboration and one that we plan to continue in the future."
During the production of Luck Season 1, two horses were injured during production on a couple of different racing scenes, and had to be put down. Production was to be shut down at that time, but new protocols were put in place that proved affective, and shooting resumed.
It is not known at this time how much of Luck's second season was filmed, or if that footage will ever be seen.
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thedude-abides
@dan1 :(
1 year agoby @thedude-abidesFlag
theclassics
Too bad we don't care about people dying in this world as much as we do about animals...
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Dan
@thedude-abides I say we cancel you :P
Thumbs down for the horses dying... :(
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Bawnian©-Dexeus
Well, that sucks. Is it too late to use CGI horses? No? Bullocks
1 year agoby @bawnian-dexeusFlag
thedude-abides
I say cancel 'em all!!!
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Corey W.
Such an incredible series. Sad to see it end without an ending.
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ejk1
Yeah, time to shut down indeed. When animals are in fact injured during the making of a show or film, it's time to go. Glad I never saw this.
1 year agoby @ejk1Flag