British actor sues Disney, seeks permanent damages after ‘Willow’ infringement

British actor Ralph Ineson is suing Disney over claims he suffered injuries while filming a scene in a fantasy TV show pasture.

The of Great Britain Sun The paper reports that Ineson, 54, claims he suffered permanent shoulder damage during nighttime filming during the production of the Disney+ TV sequel to the 1988 hit movie in the UK.

His lawsuit at London’s High Court points out that in July 2021 in South Wales, Ineson was dressed as a knight in armor and fighting a three-metre-tall ogre called “The Scourge” when he fell awkwardly and dislocated his shoulder.

Ineson is now suing the Walt Disney Company Ltd for damages of up to £150,000 ($190,500), claiming his injuries prevented him from taking on subsequent physical roles, thereby permanently impairing his ability to play roles involving combat . His lawsuit specifically states that producers were responsible for pressuring filming to the deadline and for not cleaning the stairs where Ineson fell.

In 2001, Ineson got his television break when he appeared as Finchy, David Brent’s nemesis, in Ricky Gervais’ hit British sitcom. The office. He then appeared in the last two Harry Potter films and as Cleftjaw game of thrones.

The sun reports that Disney’s defense to the lawsuit has not yet been released.

The film pastureStarring Val Kilmer and Joanne Whalley, it was released in theaters in May 1988. With a production budget of $35 million, the film earned £137.6 million at the international box office.