The Set Almost Burned Down
The prison cell building was created on a set, and they used opaque plastic sheeting over windows to mimic daylight with lamps. Director Frank Darabont and extra Michael C. Poole decided to grab a cup of coffee during a break between scenes. They were on their way to grab coffee when they noticed a lamp that was too close to the plastic. It caught fire, and the two swiftly put it out, saving the set.
The Set Almost Burned Down
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