Following the death of The Walking Dead stuntman John Bernecker in July and the serious injury to MacGyver stuntman Justin Sundquist in August, The Hollywood Reporter looked at the effect of Peak TV on the stuntperson profession. As the trade publication explains, "it’s the dark side of Peak TV: With seasoned pros stretched thin, productions are hiring haphazardly and cutting corners as stunt performers go public with complaints that union regulations have 'no teeth' and new oversight may not go nearly far enough."
TOPICS: Peak TV, John Bernecker, Justin Sundquist, TV Stunts