stunt double

noun

: a person who takes an actor's place during the filming of stunts and dangerous scenes for a movie or TV show

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The new project sees Brad Pitt reprise his Oscar-winning role as stunt double Booth, and is set in 1977, eight years after the events of Once Upon a Time. — Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2026 In Stark’s case, we’re told the mechanics of the stunt were adjusted after the stunt double was injured. — Katie Campione, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2026 At one point, Debicki’s character asks Booth about his work as Dalton’s stunt double. — Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 21 Sep. 2026 Another suggested Quast might have a future as Lopez's stunt double. — Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for stunt double

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“Stunt double.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stunt%20double. Accessed 2 Nov. 2026.

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