Daniel Craig jokes after James Bond fireball stunt went horribly wrong

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The stunt is said to have involved a fireball ripping through a laboratory
Pinewood Studios said damage was caused to the exterior of the 007 set
It said one crew member sustained a 'minor injury' in the three explosions
Daniel Craig joked 'It's not going to blow up on me is it?' when he returned to set

By Ed Riley and Andrew Bullock For Mailonline

Published: 03:03 EDT, 5 June 2019 | Updated: 11:23 EDT, 5 June 2019

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Daniel Craig joked about the set of the latest James Bond film blowing up again after a fireball stunt went wrong and sparked three huge explosions.

The production was put into 'total lockdown' and a crew member was injured after the incident at Pinewood Studios in Iver Heath, Buckinghamshire.

James Bond star Craig - who was on set at the time but away from the blasts - later inspected the damage and said: 'It's not going to blow up on me is it?'

The 51-year-old actor had only just returned to shooting the latest in the franchise at the studios after hospital treatment on an ankle injured during filming in Jamaica.

The explosion took part of the roof off and five wall panels of the huge complex and it was said to be 'utter chaos' in the moments after the blast.

It is unclear if filming for the as yet untitled movie is being suspended after the incident, and if so, for how long.

The official Twitter account for the 007 franchise confirmed the blasts, with a post that said: 'During the filming of a controlled explosion on the set of Bond 25 today at Pinewood Studios, damage was caused to the exterior of the 007 Stage.

Pictured: Damage to the Bond 25 set today after three explosions blew holes in the set at Pinewood Studios

A staff member was reportedly injured at Pinewood Studios in London today when three blasts blew holes in the 007 set

'There were no injuries on set, however one crew member outside the stage has sustained a minor injury.' MailOnline has contacted the studios for further comment.

The incident is the latest in a slew of hiccups to plague the currently untitled 25th Bond movie.

Director Danny Boyle has quit, the writing team has been constantly added to and star Daniel Craig suffering an ankle injury on location in Jamaica.

Original director Boyle left by mutual consent, after proposing to kill off 007.

The scene in question is said to have featured a fireball that rips through a laboratory.

Damage done: 'There were no injuries on set, however one crew member outside the stage has sustained a minor injury,' the official statement claimed

Pictured: The Bond 25 set at Pinewood Studios where a crew member received a minor injury after three explosions

Craig was seen for the first time since injuring his ankle as he stepped out at Pinewood in Buckinghamshire on Thursday.

The actor, 51, appeared in pain as he made his way out of his trailer - after it was revealed he will have to undergo surgery on his foot.

A source said that the explosion 'took part of the roof off and at least five wall panels of the multi-million pound complex'.

'It was utter chaos.

'A fireball was supposed to go through the set. That was the stunt but something has gone horribly wrong.

Clean-up operation: 'There were three loud explosions, one after another, and a member of the crew was lying on the floor outside the building injured. The place is now on total lockdown,' a source reported

Footnote: He was seen for the first time since injuring his ankle as he stepped out at Pinewood in Buckinghamshire on Thursday

The source added to The Sun: 'There were three loud explosions, one after another, and a member of the crew was lying on the floor outside the building injured.

The curse of Bond 25: String of bad luck that has hit filming

Today's blasts are the latest mishap in a string of bad luck for the 25th film chronicling 007's adventures.

The first blow came when director Danny Boyle (Trainspotting, Slumdog Millionaire) quit in August last year.

He argued with Daniel Craig over creative differences over casting for the lead villain.

Since then writing trouble has abounded as the screenplay is constantly re-written by director Cary Joji Fukunaga, Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Craig himself.

In April, producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson said at the film's launch that the blockbuster still doesn't have title.

And with less than a year until the release date, its leading man required surgery last month on his ankle after the star slipped while running.

The 51-year-old was filming on location in Jamaica at the time.

'The place is now on total lockdown.'

Craig's operation will be followed by two weeks of rehabilitation, causing further delays to filming the movie, which is set for a 3 April 2020 cinematic release.

The official Twitter account for Bond 25 released a statement concerning Craig's injuries: 'Daniel Craig will be undergoing minor ankle surgery resulting from an injury sustained during filming in Jamaica.

'Production will continue whilst Craig is rehabilitating for two weeks post-surgery. The film remains on track for the same release date in April 2020'.

The Hollywood hunk was reportedly flown to the US after the fall so he could be examined by the same surgeon who has treated England soccer star Harry Kane.

The actor is said to have tweaked his ankle ligaments after falling during filming for a high-octane scene for his fifth outing as the iconic Secret Service Agent.

The British star is said to have flown to New York City for treatment, but is thought to be 'furious' that he injured himself after months of gruelling preparation for the role.

Chaos: The production has reportedly been put into 'total lockdown' after the incident, which saw three explosions take place, injuring a crew member in the process

Update: The official Twitter account for the film franchise took to Twitter on Tuesday evening to confirm the reports in a statement

Best foot forward: Craig is said to be contributing to the Bond 25 script along with the ever-growing list of writers for the project [pictured during a photocall for the film in Oracabessa, Jamaica on April 25]

Bond 25 has been blighted by drama from the beginning, with Daniel's involvement in the film initially thrown into question when he claimed that he would rather 'slash his wrists than reprise the role', before making a complete U-turn and signing up for the movie.

Filming for the movie began several weeks ago, four years after the previous Bond film, Spectre, was released.

Yet it has been claimed the screenplay for the film is being endlessly re-written by a committee consisting of director Cary Joji Fukunaga, Phoebe Waller-Bridge and 007 himself, Daniel.

Official: The official Twitter account for Bond 25 released a statement concerning Craig's injuries

leading ladies: Bond 25 cast [L-R] Lea Seydoux, Ana de Armas, Craig, Naomie Harris and Lashana Lynch began filming the new movie in April

'She's writing a re-write of a re-write,' a source told the Daily Mail's Baz Bamigboye of Waller-Bridge's recent involvement in the project. 'Daniel's writing. Cary's writing. The crew reckon they're working on a well-polished s**t show.

'They have an outline of plot, but dialogue is all last-minute. It's not the way to make a movie. I would imagine they'll sort it out in the cutting room. That's where most movies get made anyway. But you'd think the Bond lot would be more together.'

The cast, led by Craig, Naomie Harris, Lea Seydoux, Lashana Lynch and Ana de Armas, began shooting on location in Jamaica but have returned to the UK and Europe to link up with fellow stars Rami Malek, Ralph Fiennes and Ben Whishaw.