Local Crewman Dies On GI Joe 2 Set

Tragedy on the set of the sequel G.I. Joe 2: Retaliation says THR

Mike Huber, a locally hired crew member working on the set died Tues Nov. 22 while working on the production in New Orleans.

Paramount said the safety of its cast and crew is a top priority and it is "fully cooperating with all investigating agencies as they examine the circumstances surrounding this unusual accident."

The studio issued the following statement: “Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with the Huber family at this time."

TMZ reported Wednesday that Huber died while working on a high-powered scissor lift that tipped over.

Channing Tatum reprises his role as Duke in the sequel, and Byung-hun Lee returns as well. French actress Elodie Yung will play a ninja member of the Joe squad named Jinx Adrianne Palicki will play the female lead in the film as Lady Jaye/Alison R. Hart-Burnett. She is the Joe Team’s covert operations specialist Ray Stevenson will play the villain. Dwayne Johnson is Roadblock Joe Mazzello is set to play the role of Mouse Rapper/actor RZA AKA Robert Diggs amd D.J. Cotrona are cicling roles as well. While Bruce Willis is in talks to play General Joseph Colton, the man who in 1980s comic books starts the G.I. Joe strike team, and got the handle G.I. Joe. Walton Goggins will play Warden Nigel James in the film.

Jon Chu calls the shots on the film from a Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick script .

The film is being produced by Lorenzo di Bonaventura.

The film has a June 29th 2012 release date.