Wes Anderson and Luke Wilson Stuck in Elevator in LA

Famous director Wes Anderson and actor Luke Wilson found themselves in an awkward situation in Los Angeles. On Monday evening, they got stuck in an elevator at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, and they couldn't get out on their own — firefighters had to be called.

The video of the incident was posted by production specialist Carolyn Dunn. The footage shows rescuers freeing Wes, Luke, director James L. Brooks, and at least three other people from the stuck elevator car. Members of the Los Angeles Fire Department are bustling around.

When Wes asked what had happened, firefighters explained that the elevator was overloaded with too many people. Even Hollywood stars have such mishaps — and the good news is that everything ended well.

Anderson and Wilson are long-time colleagues and friends. They have worked together on films like "Rushmore," "The Royal Tenenbaums," "The Life Aquatic," and others. Their appearance at the museum was likely related to some event, but details are not disclosed.

The incident sparked a lively reaction on social media. Users joke that even such talented people sometimes need help and note that LA firefighters are heroes again. Some recall that this is not the first time celebrities have found themselves in funny elevator situations.

Fortunately, no one was hurt, and all participants quickly went about their business. Wes Anderson is probably already thinking about how to incorporate this incident into one of his future scripts — it fits his signature style with unexpected twists perfectly.