Batwoman PA seriously injured in on-set accident

LOS ANGELES (Variety.com) — A production assistant on The CW series Batwoman was seriously injured last week during an accident on the show's set in Vancouver.

Amanda Smith suffered severe spinal injuries on March 11 — ahead of the show suspending production due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic — when the bucket of a boom lift lowered onto her head. According to a crowd funding website set up in Smith's name, she "has a burst T-12, and a T-11 ASIA A. She underwent a T-11-T-12 Laminectomy, and is fused from T-10-L2. She is currently paralyzed and cannot feel anything from the waist down."

At the time of this publishing, the GoFundMe has already raised over US$56,272 (approx. $92,208) out of a goal of US$100,000(approx. $163,863). According to the Vancouver Sun, Smith was unable to hear the lift coming down above her due to the noise from traffic above where filming was taking place. In addition to her work as a PA, Smith also performs as a standup comedian.

"A valued member of the Batwoman production team was recently injured during the preparation of a filming location in Vancouver," series producer Warner Bros. Television said in a statement. "Our thoughts are with her for a speedy recovery. We are working closely with WorkSafeBC to provide any and all requested information. We continue to work to protect the health and safety of all our crews, casts and employees."

Batwoman is part of the so-called Arrow-verse at CW, an interconnected group of shows built around DC Comics characters. Batwoman, which stars Batwoman is part of the so-called Arrow-verse at CW, , having launched last year.

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