DISNEY was criticized last night for recreating the 7/7 bombings for a TV drama.
The scenes were shot in London, where a bus was blown up and three underground trains were hit in the July 2005 attack that killed 56 people.
Terrorism victim Daniel Biddle — the most seriously injured survivor of the attacks — branded Disney “disgraceful” for mocking the outrage for a television show.
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Disney recreated scenes from the 7/7 attacks in London, angering survivors still traumatized by the crimeCredit: Splash
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Bombings across London left 56 dead and changed the lives of those who survivedCredit: AFP – Getty
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Survivor Daniel Biddle says he was not contacted by Disney producers and branded the shoot ‘disgraceful’Credit: Ian Whittaker – The Sun
The 43-year-old lost both legs, an eye and a spleen when London was targeted, leaving 52 dead along with the four bombers.
It remains the worst terrorist crime ever on UK soil.
Daniel told The Sun on Sunday: “It’s absolutely disgraceful.
“I can never forget 7/7 or get over it.
“This is a lack of respect on Disney’s part.”
He said the producers had not even contacted him, adding: “It’s pretty sick not to consult those who were injured or the loved ones of those who lost their lives.”
The series, produced by Bafta winner Jeff Pope, tells the story of Jean Charles de Menezes — a Brazilian shot dead by police two weeks after the horror when he was mistaken for a suspect.
The drama includes bloody scenes after the bomb attack on a bus in London’s Tavistock Square, where 13 victims died.
Among them is a replica of the two-story building no. 30 whose roof was torn off by the explosion.
Driver George Psaradakis, 67, said: “It’s been years — why would they set it on fire?
“I’m not going to watch it.
“It’s tasteless.
“This will bring pain to everyone, especially those who have lost loved ones.”
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Bus driver George Psaradakis criticized the ‘tasteless’ decision to recreate scenes from the terror attacksCredit: Darren Fletcher
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Witnesses who saw the actors playing the scenes in London were left upset and in fear for the children nearbyCredit: Splash
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Angry survivors also say the events of the tragedy were distorted by DisneyCredit: Splash
Locals who saw the filming in Bermondsey, less than three miles from the Aldgate blast that killed seven people, feared children playing in a nearby park would be traumatised.
Mum Kathy Adu, 30, said: “It was terrifying.”
Student Tom Evans, 22, said: “I understand why people would be upset.
“It looked very real.”
Jack Nuzum, 30, added: “There was a sign warning us and then suddenly there was a huge bus crash in the middle of the park which looked like a disaster scene.”
Survivors are also angry that key events from the horror film appear to have been twisted.
The key image of the attack showed a young, barefoot woman wearing a burn mask.
The iconic photo was taken outside Edgware Road station after an explosion killed six people there.
But it seems that the filmed scenes were placed in Tavistock Square.
Likewise, the heavily bandaged man appears to have been moved into the bus explosion.
Survivor Daniel, who was in the Edgware Road blast, said: “To take a real-life event with so much loss of life and destruction and say, ‘It’s not interesting enough, we have to sort it out’ is just barbaric.
“It seems like they twisted the facts to fit their own story.”
Daniel, who now lives in Abergavenny, South Wales, continued: “It should reflect accurately.
“People died in horrible ways and it’s sickening to ignore that.”
An additional 26 people died in the explosion in Russell Square.
Show sources said that producers “have and will be talking” with a number of people connected to 7/7.
But Michael Henning, part of an online support group for survivors, was adamant that no one had come forward.
The 57-year-old broker, who was treated for cuts to his face and eye, added: “These things must be done with taste, decency and dignity.
“I would ask them to keep everyone informed because this is such a sensitive subject and it can cause deep distress.”
Tory Marco Longhi also criticized Disney, saying: “Not a day will go by when the survivors are not reminded of the 7/7 attacks.
“This drama will only make the situation worse.
“I am particularly concerned that many of those affected have not been consulted.
“To make matters worse, the footage appears to be riddled with factual errors that not only deceive the viewer, but disparage the survivors and victims.”
Last night Disney insisted the show was a “factual dramatization”.
A spokesperson said: “The team producing the series has significant experience of this type of programme.
“The in-depth research was approached with the greatest sensitivity. Everyone involved is aware of the responsibility that comes with telling this story.
“During filming, the production worked very closely with TFL, the police, the council, the community and businesses.”
Southwark Council, which was paid to allow filming, said: “We were assured that the entire production was handled with the utmost sensitivity.
“However, we apologize for any distress caused.”
Timeline
On July 7, 2005, four suicide bombers carrying backpacks full of explosives attacked central London, killing 52 people and injuring hundreds.
Their journey began at 4am when three of the group – Mohammad Sidique Khan, 30, Shehzad Tanweer, 22, and Hasib Hussain, 18 – left Leeds in a hire car en route to Luton, Beds.
There they met Germaine Lindsay (19) before taking the train to London.
In the capital, they detonated four devices – three in the subway and one in a double-decker bus.
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Four bombs were detonated on July 7 within a short time of each otherCredit: NewCast
Three bombs exploded shortly before 8.50am on Tube trains leaving King’s Cross.
Trackmaster Mohammad Sidique Khan detonated his device on a westbound Circle Line train.
A bomb exploded on Edgware Road in another carriage near the second set of double doors, killing six people.
Shehzad Tanweer detonated his device on an eastbound Circle Line train between Liverpool Street and Aldgate.
Seven people died in the explosion at the back of the second wagon.
The deadliest attack occurred on the Piccadilly line between King’s Cross and Russell Square.
Germaine Lindsay detonated his bomb next to the rear double doors in the front car of a crowded train, killing 26 people.
The fourth and final attack took place at 9.47am – about an hour after the other explosions.
Hasib Hussain detonated his device on a double-decker bus in Tavistock Square, not far from King’s Cross. He killed 13 people.
Bus number 30 was torn to pieces in front of the headquarters of the British Medical Association, where the conference was being held.
Dozens of doctors fled the event to offer life-saving expertise.
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Three bombs were detonated in the London Underground Credit: PA: Press Association
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