A tragic accident has claimed the life of 64-year-old James “Trapper” McEvoy, a veteran grip in the New Orleans film industry, who was electrocuted while working on the set of the upcoming horror movie Kill Me Now.
According to Deadline, McEvoy was on the job Monday, Nov. 3, preparing for the film’s first week of production when the fatal incident occurred. Authorities told Variety and CBS affiliate WWL that he was working inside a truck when he came into contact with a live power line.
Lynn Gilman Williams, a lead producer on the film, released a statement expressing the team’s sorrow. “We are devastated by the tragic loss of James ‘Trapper’ McEvoy, a beloved member of the New Orleans film community,” Williams said. “Our hearts go out to his family, friends, and all who knew him and worked alongside him during this difficult time.”…