Chinese actor Luo Yizhou was accidentally struck in the face with a prop sword by his co-star while filming a scene for the short film “My Fair Princess.”
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Chinese actor Luo Yizhou. Photo from Luo’s Weibo |
According to Theirthe incident took place on Thursday during Luo’s final filming day for the project.
His management company then confirmed that he was quickly taken to a hospital near the Zhejiang film set for treatment, and later transferred to a hospital in Shanghai. They assured fans that Luo would receive the best care for a swift recovery.
On social media, Luo also reassured his followers, saying his injury was not serious.
“The working environment on ‘My Fair Princess’ has been great, and I really enjoy working with everyone,” he wrote. “I feel supported and encouraged by all. Please don’t worry about me.”
This wasn’t Luo’s first on-set accident. He had previously suffered a horse-riding injury while filming, but due to his solid training, he emerged unscathed. Nonetheless, many fans criticized the film crew for their apparent lack of safety precautions.
Luo, 25, graduated from the Central Academy of Drama and began his acting career in 2019. He gained widespread recognition in 2021 after participating in the music reality show “Youth With You.”
His notable film projects include “The Future Handbook,” “Gen Z,” and “Genuine Heroes.”
