During the filming of the opening train rescue sequence—a scene that was —lead actor Dylan O'Brien was seriously injured. He was pulled off a moving vehicle and struck by another. This incident resulted in:
A significant feature of is its emphasis on practical stunts and effects , which famously led to a nearly year-long production delay. The "On-Set Injury" Trivia Maze Runner The Death Cure
: Director Wes Ball actually used the take that led to the injury in the final film (the shot where Thomas jumps from a moving car onto the WCKD train) after O'Brien requested it not go to waste. Key Cinematic Features During the filming of the opening train rescue
: Filming was halted from April 2016 until February 2017 to allow O'Brien time for facial reconstructive surgery and recovery. The "On-Set Injury" Trivia : Director Wes Ball
