The Actors Guild of Nigeria has declared Thursday as “No Shoot Day” for all Nollywood filmmakers.
This followed the death of John Paul Odonwodo, professionally known as Junior Pope, on Wednesday in Anambra State.
Junior Pope and three other crew members died in a boat mishap on Anam River in Anambra State as they returned from a movie location.
Emeka Rollas, National President of the AGN, in a statement on Thursday said that this happened on a movie set, titled: “The other side of Life,” produced by Adamma Luke.
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Rollas said: “Following the tragic incident of a boat mishap that claimed the life of Junior Pope and three other crew members at waterside of River Niger Cable point Asaba on 10th of April, all films that involve riverine areas and boat riding is hereby suspended indefinitely.
“No Shoot on all locations nationwide on Thursday, 11th April 2024 and the film titled ‘The other side of Life’ is suspended indefinitely.
“Also, no actor is allowed to work with Adamma Luke as a producer till further notice, while we keep searching for the bodies of the remaining persons.
“May their souls rest in peace.”