It looks like "Maze Runner 3" could be delayed even further due to Dylan O'Brien's injury on the set last March. Will "Maze Runner: The Death Cure" be completed in time for its 2018 release date?
Dylan O'Brien Gets Injured On The Set Of "Maze Runner 3" - What We Know So Far
On March 17, Dylan O'Brien was filming an action sequence for "Maze Runner 3" involving two vehicles. There are reports that the actor fell out of the first vehicle before being run over by the second one. O'Brien was immediately rushed to a British Columbia hospital where his injuries were treated.
And then ... SILENCE. There were no updates about the extent of Dylan O'Brien's injuries or his condition. "Maze Runner 3" fans immediately feared that the actor might be suffering from injuries that were too serious to report.
Where Is Dylan O'Brien? And Why Is "Maze Runner 3" Keeping Quiet About His Condition?
It has yet to be confirmed if Dylan O'Brien remained in the same hospital in Canada or if he has been moved after the "Maze Runner 3" set accident. In addition to that, Fox Productions has not released an update on the actor's condition.
According to Movie News Guide, the reports from WorkSafeBC and Fox Productions actually contradict each other. The work safety agency insists that Dylan O'Brien's stunt was changed last minute while Fox maintains that there were no changes.
There are speculations that the silence about Dylan O'Brien's condition might not be about the actor's injuries. Some believe that O'Brien and his representatives are keeping quiet because legal matters are being pursued.
Will "Maze Runner 3" Be Delayed Further Due To Dylan O'Brien's Injuries?
As of writing, "Maze Runner: The Death Cure" is still set for release on January 12, 2018. Hopefully, Dylan O'Brien will recover soon so he can return to filming the highly anticipated sequel.