11 Actors Who Can Do Action Scenes By Themselves
The importance of cascadeurs or substitute actors in the movie is beyond doubt. Because in several scenes, characters need to take menacing actions or do some artistic talents like playing an instrument, not all of the actors can meet those criteria and it’s such an uphill task for the director to seek an impeccable actor like that to fit the role.
But in the list below, we will show you some actors who have actual abilities to take the scenes themselves with neither need of substitute ones nor cinematic effects. Even based on their skills, the directors have changed scripts to fit their talents. Now take a look at these 11 actors and how they have done the scenes independently.
McQueen, a former professional motorcycle racer, was excited at the possibility of showing off his skills onscreen. He performed all of the stunts seen in the film himself, save for the one 6-foot jump over a barbed-wire fence, which was performed by stuntperson Bud Etkins.
But in the list below, we will show you some actors who have actual abilities to take the scenes themselves with neither need of substitute ones nor cinematic effects. Even based on their skills, the directors have changed scripts to fit their talents. Now take a look at these 11 actors and how they have done the scenes independently.
1. Bill Murray Actually Bowled Three Straight Strikes
Source: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
2. Tom Holland Really Can Do Whatever A Spider Can
Source: Marvel Studio
3. Keanu Reeves Got His Big Break Because Of His Hockey Goaltending Skills
Source: Youngblood / MGM/UA Entertainment Company
4. Daryl Hannah Was A Trained Gymnast, So They Rewrote The ‘Blade Runner’ Fight Scene To Show Off Her Skills
Source: Warner Bros.
5. Captain America: Civil War’ Has A Scene In Bucharest Where Romanian-Born Sebastian Stan Got To Show Off His Native Language
Source: Marvel Studio
6. Tom Cruise Hanging from the Outside of a Plane
Source: Paramount Pictures
- High-Speed Helicopter Chase – Mission: Impossible – Fallout
- Knife to the Eye – Mission: Impossible 2
- Holding His Breath – Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation
- Climbing Burj Khalifa – Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol
- Hanging from the Outside of a Plane – Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation
7. Denzel Washington Actually Scored On Ray Allen During ‘He Got Game’ Even Though He Wasn’t Supposed To
Source: Buena Vista Pictures
8. Steve McQueen Suggested They Add The Motorcycle Chase To ‘The Great Escape’ So He Could Show Off His Biking Skills
Source: United Artists
McQueen, a former professional motorcycle racer, was excited at the possibility of showing off his skills onscreen. He performed all of the stunts seen in the film himself, save for the one 6-foot jump over a barbed-wire fence, which was performed by stuntperson Bud Etkins.
9. Lance Henriksen Can Really Do The 'Knife Trick' From ‘Aliens’
Source: 20th Century Fox
10. Mandy Patinkin Was A Trained Fencer But Still Worked With A Fencing Coach Eight Hours A Day For Two Months To Master The ‘Princess Bride’ Swordfight
Source: 20th Century Fox
11. Dustin Hoffman Is A Talented Pianist Who Wrote The Song He Performs In ‘Last Chance Harvey’
Source: Overture Films
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