Frightened Jodie is given a bodyguard on set of new f ilm after security scares
SECURITY on the set of Jodie Comer’s latest movie has been increased following a series of incidents which left the star frightened.
The Mail on Sunday can reveal that the actress has been given a bodyguard who once worked for Benedict Cumberbatch – her co-star and executive producer of the film.
Sources working on the apocalyptic thriller, The End We Start From, say ‘a situation’ occurred in recent weeks involving someone connected with the movie.
This prompted bosses to strengthen Ms Comer’s safety and Cumberbatch appears to have recommended a bodyguard previously assigned to him.
A source said: ‘The film’s producers want to ensure that everyone is as safe as possible and, with Jodie’s unpleasant experiences, they didn’t want to take any risks, no matter how small.
‘A bodyguard who has previously looked after Benedict was drafted in and other measures have been implemented. Jodie’s safety is paramount. She has had some nasty experiences lately.’
In April, 29-year-ol d Ms Comer, who played psychotic assassin Villanelle in the award-winning BBC thriller Killing Eve, was the victim of a stalking incident.
A fan is understood to have arrived at the Harold Pinter Theatre for her one-woman show, Prima Facie, trying to present a bouquet of flowers.
Just a month later, the smartly dressed admirer was spotted
again ‘behaving oddly’ and was pointed out to security staff.
In August 2021, Ms Comer was left terrified after a crazed fan based in France sent threats to kill her, including one chilling message which read: ‘I am coming to England to create carnage.’