Indiana Jones 5 crew member dies on set

A crew member on the upcoming Indiana Jones has died in Morocco, where filming for the sequel is currently taking place. The latest entry in the acclaimed adventure franchise was met with mixed reactions from fans when it was first announced.

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So far, the film's progress has met with setbacks after setbacks. Initially planned for a 2021 release, the film was delayed until summer 2023.

Fans of the series had a long wait after the release of 1989's Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. In fact, the wait for more adventures was so long that many people didn't even think that there might be more to come.

After all, Ford – who has played the eponymous, indomitable archaeologist since the franchise's inception isn't getting any younger, and the physical demands have always been one of the films' biggest appeals.

In 2008, however, Steven Spielberg and Ford surprised and delighted fans with a fourth film - Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of God. Crystal Skull - an effort that lacked the acclaim of previous films and made some wary of the possibility of more films from the saga.

Whatever caution some fans might have about a fifth Indiana Jones has so far proven to be somewhat accurate. The production was repeatedly hit with delays and setbacks, leaving countless questions as to whether or not the end result was worth it.

The latest news from the production is tragic, with the NY Post reporting that 54-year-old Nic Cupac has been found dead in his hotel room in the Moroccan city of Fez.

News reports indicate that Cupac died of natural causes. He was an industry veteran whose work was pivotal on major franchises like Jurassic Park, Harry Potter and Star Wars. A representative for Indiana Jones 5 stated:

“Our hearts go out to the family and friends of Nic Cupac, an incredibly talented colleague and member of the film community who will be greatly missed. His sudden death was not production related.”