Indiana Jones 5 crew member discovered dead on location in Morocco

The body of Nic Cupac, an Indiana Jones 5 crew member, was recently found on location in Morocco. He had been working as a grip on the second unit of the film when he died suddenly. He was 54.

Cupac’s family has not disclosed the nature of his death, though it’s been confirmed that it was not a production-related death. Reports indicate that Cupac’s body was found in his hotel room in Fes.

“Our hearts go out to the family and friends of Nic Cupac, an incredibly talented colleague and member of the film community who will be greatly missed,” a Lucasfilm spokesperson said in a statement.

In addition to working on Indiana Jones 5, Cupac has contributed to several film productions as a valued member of both the camera and electrical departments. Films he’s worked on include Disney’s Star Wars epics The Last Jedi and Solo: A Star Wars Story as well as Cruella, WB’s Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, Assassin’s Creed, Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, and Venom: Let There Be Carnage.

Indiana Jones 5 will once again find Harrison Ford reprising his iconic role, and he’ll be joined by Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Mads Mikkelsen, Thomas Kretschmann, Boyd Holbrook, and Shaunette Renée Wilson. James Mangold is directing from a script he co-wrote with Jez and John-Henry Butterworth. Disney recently moved their Indiana Jones 5 release date back amidst a series of changes to their upcoming slate of films. The change comes on the heels of Marvel rescheduling six of its upcoming film projects. The film is now slated to hit theaters on July 30, 2023.

We here at JoBlo would like to offer our condolences to Mr. Cupac’s family and friends. We wish Nic safe passage to the Hereafter and thank him for his contributions to so many wonderful films that have entertained us throughout the years.