**Kate Beckinsale Sues Producers of Thriller ‘Canary Black’ Over ‘Unsafe Conditions’**
*June 10, 2025 — Los Angeles, CA*
British actress Kate Beckinsale has filed a lawsuit against the producers of the upcoming spy thriller **“Canary Black,”** citing multiple safety violations and alleged negligence on set that she claims endangered her well-being during production.
Filed in Los Angeles Superior Court, the suit names the film’s production companies, including Anton Corp and Shadowplay Films, as well as several unnamed crew members and executives. Beckinsale, who stars in the lead role as covert operative Avery Graves, alleges that she sustained physical and emotional injuries due to what she describes as “a sustained pattern of unsafe working conditions.”
According to court documents, the actress claims she was pressured to perform dangerous stunts without adequate safety measures, was denied necessary medical attention following an on-set injury, and was subjected to grueling hours that violated labor agreements.
“This production repeatedly prioritized schedule and budget over the basic safety of its cast and crew,” the lawsuit states. “Ms. Beckinsale endured conditions that no actor—no worker—should ever face in the course of doing their job.”
Representatives for Beckinsale added that her concerns were “dismissed or ignored” throughout filming, which wrapped earlier this year. The complaint also alleges retaliatory behavior after she raised safety issues, including reduced screen time and exclusion from promotional planning.
Neither Anton Corp nor Shadowplay Films has issued a public statement as of this writing. Insiders familiar with the production dispute the claims, describing the set as professionally run and compliant with safety protocols.
“Canary Black” was expected to debut later this year, but this legal battle may now cast uncertainty over its release timeline.
Beckinsale is seeking damages for lost wages, emotional distress, and punitive compensation, though the full amount remains unspecified. Her legal team is also calling for a broader industry reckoning around on-set safety, particularly in action-heavy productions.
More updates to follow as the case develops.
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