The Israeli star was left “scarred” by repeated demonstrations on set, forcing the disruption of the production schedule, according to the Mail.
The report cited a Met Police spokesman as saying, “Protesters have repeatedly disrupted filming at locations across London, which has led to five arrests for various offences, including harassment. While we absolutely acknowledge the right to peaceful protests, we have a duty to intervene when this crosses the line into serious disruption or criminality.
“Officers have been deployed where needed to ensure the safety of all those involved in the filming and those legitimately protesting,” the spokesman added.
The report went on to say that production of the film had been “besieged” by activists over at least 20 days this year.
Footage shared on social media has previously shown demonstrators heckling the actress, as well as her stunt double, in relation to the Gaza War.
Gadot completed mandatory national service in the IDF as a gymnastics and calisthenics trainer and did not carry out any front-line roles.
The anti-Israel protesters would share information on social media regarding the filming’s location.
The Runner follows the story of a successful London-based lawyer, played by Gadot, who is forced to race through the capital to save her kidnapped son while obeying cryptic commands from a mysterious caller.
British actor Damian Lewis (Homeland) also stars in the film, which is directed by Kevin Macdonald and written by Mark Gibson.
