Netflix Says Lac-Megantic Footage Will Be Removed From ‘Bird Box’ Movie

Sandra Bullock in a scene from the film, "Bird Box." Saeed Adyani/Netflix via AP

OTTAWA—After initially refusing, Netflix has agreed to remove images of the 2013 Lac-Megantic disaster from its blockbuster film, “Bird Box.'’

“Netflix and the filmmakers of ‘Bird Box’ have decided to replace the clip,'‘ a spokesman for the streaming company said in an email to The Canadian Press. ”We’re sorry for any pain caused to the Lac-Megantic community.’’