Deadpool 2 resumes production after fatal stunt accident Following the tragic accident on the set of Deadpool 2 on Monday, and the revelation that work had halted on the upcoming sequel, Deadline reports that production has officially resumed on the movie this morning. Professional road racer-turned-stunt driver Joi “SJ” Harris tragically passed away while performing a stunt on the film earlier this week. “We tragically lost a member of our crew while filming Deadpool,” producer and star Ryan Reynolds said following the accident.