While filming her TV show Santa Clarita Diet, actress Drew Barrymore told US Weekly she "almost died" when she suffered a concussion on the set in July of last year. During a scene, Drew (who plays a cannibal with a sensitive stomach) was supposed to jump on the back of another actor to kill him, but failed to get a good grip and fell, hitting her head on the pavement.
The Netflix show's creator, Victor Fresco, commented to the magazine that he thought, "That's it. We've killed Drew Barrymore." Victor went on to explain exactly what happened, saying, "He held onto her legs as she slipped off, and just hit her head.” Victor says it seems that she failed to get a proper grip on her first jump.
For the mother of two who began her film career at an early age in E.T. The Extra Terrestrial, it was a jarring experience: "It was f--king terrifying. It was very serious. I've never had a feeling like that in my life." Drew goes on to describe her subsequent hospital visit: "I had MRIs and CAT scans for two days in the hospital." Production of the show shut down for a week until the actress was cleared to return.
Drew was still required to film the scene and was, understandably, very nervous: "Coming back, it was scary," she continued. "Everyone was really tense." But the crew rallied around her and she filmed the scene again, without injury.
For Drew, seeing her fellow cast and crew come together to offer support gave her the most comfort: "It was a nice moment where you see the good in people."
All 10 episodes of Santa Clarita Diet are currently streaming on Netflix. ~Alexa Caruso
Good thing she's OK - I don't wish on my worst enemy to have people remember forever that she/he died while filming such a piece of garbage as "The Santa Clarita Diet" show. That would be too cruel.
Well, I'm also glad Drew is okay, but unlike 'R', I actually really love Santa Clarita Diet! It's fun, fresh, and unique!
I am glad that she is okay. I know that many actors like to use stunt doubles to avoid injuries like this. It puzzles me why after she was already injured and subsequently still 'healing' and very nervous, why they didn't insist on a stunt double for her. Very relieved to learn that she is okay. 💞 Nurse Kathy
Hahaha... there always has to be one in the bunch. I'm so glad Drew is ok! My little world would crumble if I didn't get my fill of Santa Clarita Diet. I love it!
I loved the show too! It's very clever and sarcastic. I binge watched the show over a couple of days.
Glad she's OK. The show is hilarious and sure hope there's going to be more seasons!
I love the show and all the actors!! You kind of need a warped sense of humour that i have to really enjoy it...looking forward to and hoping for a Season Two
liked the show as well Drew does well and is very funny
Sounds like a good show to watch gonna have to check it out I'm so relieved to hear your going to be ok as we dont need to lose anymore good entertaining Icelebrities I look forward to watching the series, thanks Negative ppl should keep Negative thoughts to themselves or not comment at all Have a good day!! :)