A terrifying moment unfolded for the cast of “Ready or Not 2” after a fire broke out at their hotel in Paris, forcing a large-scale evacuation during a promotional event, according to TMZ.
Stars including Sarah Michelle Gellar, Kathryn Newton and Elijah Wood were staying at the Le Bristol Paris when the incident occurred on Wednesday morning.
What We Know About the Scary Incident
According to the outlet, the fire started in the hotel’s kitchen at approximately 11:30 a.m., just as a press junket for the highly anticipated sequel was underway.
The situation quickly escalated, prompting hotel staff and emergency responders to clear the building.
Around 400 people were evacuated from the luxury property as crews rushed to contain the blaze.
The sudden disruption sent guests and event attendees scrambling outside, cutting short what had been a routine media day for the cast.
Despite the alarming circumstances, everyone involved is reported to be safe.
Sources close to the situation say the fire was brought under control, and there were no injuries among the cast, crew, or hotel guests.
While the moment was undoubtedly frightening, some cast members appeared to recover quickly from the ordeal.
Kathryn Newton took to Instagram just hours later, sharing a smiling photo that appeared to be taken inside the hotel, signaling that the situation had stabilized and that she was in good spirits.
“Press day 1,075,790 of #ReadyOrNot2 in PARIS!!!! Get tickets now! In cinemas April 8 in Europe!” Newton wrote.
The Film Is Already Out in the U.S.
The incident comes as the cast is actively promoting “Ready or Not 2,” the follow-up to the cult-favorite horror film that gained a strong fanbase upon its initial release.
With anticipation building for the sequel, the Paris press tour was expected to be a key stop ahead of the film’s European debut.
Despite the unexpected disruption, the promotional schedule does not appear to be significantly impacted.
The film is still set to hit theaters across Europe on April 8, and the cast is expected to continue their press commitments as planned.
“Ready or Not 2: Here I Come” picks up immediately after the events of the 2019 hit, with Samara Weaving returning as Grace MacCaullay.
This time, Grace is pulled into an even deadlier game as she fights to protect her estranged sister while being hunted by powerful elite families competing in a sinister ritual for ultimate control.
