- Candace Cameron Bure nearly suffered a fatal injury during a “Fuller House” stunt rehearsal when a zipline malfunctioned, missing her head by just an inch.
- The incident occurred during a rehearsal for an “American Ninja Warrior”-like stunt, with the zipline’s safety stop not being set up correctly.
- Bure’s costars, including Jodie Sweetin and Andrea Barber, discussed the incident on the “How Rude, Tanneritos!” podcast, highlighting the severity of the situation.
- Following the incident, the episode director, Mark Cendrowski, decided to abandon the zipline stunt and redesign the set to ensure the safety of the cast and crew.
Candace Cameron Bure, a beloved actress known for her role as D.J. Tanner on the iconic sitcom “Full House” and its reboot “Fuller House,” has shared a harrowing experience from the set of “Fuller House.” During a rehearsal for a stunt inspired by “American Ninja Warrior,” Bure almost suffered a fatal injury when the zipline she was using malfunctioned. The incident occurred during the filming of season four, where Bure’s character, D.J. Tanner, was supposed to ride a zipline across the living room set.
Bure described the incident in detail during an episode of the “How Rude, Tanneritos!” podcast, where she shared that the zipline rig was not set up correctly, lacking a safety stop at the end.
As she landed off the zipline and stopped, the heavy metal mechanism slid off the track and came perilously close to her head, within an inch. The weight of the equipment and the sudden movement could have easily resulted in a catastrophic injury, potentially breaking her neck or causing severe head trauma.
The incident was witnessed by her costars Jodie Sweetin and Andrea Barber, who were horrified by the near-miss. Sweetin noted that the machinery dented the floor and broke the set’s stairs, highlighting the severity of the situation. Bure herself acknowledged the gravity of the moment, stating that even a slight shift in her weight could have led to a fatal outcome.
In response to the incident, the episode’s director, Mark Cendrowski, took immediate action. He halted production and dismissed the stunt coordinator responsible for the malfunction. Cendrowski insisted on rebuilding the set and discontinuing the dangerous stunt altogether, emphasizing the importance of safety and the need to prevent such incidents from happening again.
Bure’s experience underscores the risks involved in filming stunts, especially when safety measures are not properly implemented. The incident has left a lasting impact on the cast and crew of “Fuller House,” serving as a stark reminder of the importance of safety in the film industry. Despite the traumatic experience, Bure has shown remarkable resilience, sharing her story to raise awareness about the dangers of stunt malfunctions and the importance of ensuring the safety of all involved in the production process.
