Key Points
- About 400 people evacuated during a kitchen fire at the Bristol Hotel amid a press junket.
- Sarah Michelle Gellar, Elijah Wood and Kathryn Newton were reported safe; emergency crews quickly controlled the blaze.
- Ready or Not 2’s European release April 8 remains on schedule; promotional tour appears unaffected.
Why They're In The News
A SCARY moment unfolded in Paris for the cast of Ready or Not 2 when a fire reportedly broke out at the Bristol Hotel during the film’s promotional events.
Stars including Sarah Michelle Gellar, Elijah Wood, and Kathryn Newton were at the hotel when the incident began in the kitchen around 11:30 a.m. Wednesday.
The hotel was evacuated as emergency crews responded, with about 400 people reportedly cleared from the building while a press junket was underway.
Despite the disruption, everyone involved — including the cast and hotel guests — was reported safe, and the situation was quickly brought under control, according to TMZ.
Kathryn Newton appeared to reassure fans soon after, sharing a smiling Instagram post following the incident. With Ready or Not 2 still set to arrive in Europe on April 8, the unsettling moment does not appear to have derailed the film’s promotional tour.
Why This Matters
The incident underscores risks during high-profile promotional events, highlights quick emergency response and the cast’s safety, reassures fans that the Ready or Not 2 publicity remains intact, and reminds organizers to prioritize guest and crew safety.