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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What is 'The Fall Guy' based on? Colt Severs (Gosling) is the stunt double for Tom Ryder (Aaron Taylor-Johnson), a movie star whose fame is matched only by his arrogance and vapidity.
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Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 1 May 2024
In his previous life as a stunt double, David Leitch had a simple job: to make the star look invincible.
—Josh Rottenberg, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2024
Craig's stunt double was none other than Calvin Tenner, who played warehouse worker Glenn in the sitcom.
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 17 Apr. 2024
The film was ultimately completed with the assistance of digital face replacement and Lee's stunt double Chad Stahelski (who would go on to direct all four John Wick films).
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 18 Mar. 2024
Hardy posted a black and white photo of himself with director and writer Kelly Marcel and actor and stunt double Jacob Tomuri.
—Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 25 Nov. 2023
But before the stunt double could get too comfortable, a bullet flew in from the window and struck her in the chest.
—Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 15 Feb. 2024
Gosling is Colt Seavers, the longtime stunt double for the world’s biggest action star/diva Tom Ryder (Aaron Taylor-Johnson).
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 13 Mar. 2024
Colt has been a stunt double for Tom Ryder (Aaron Taylor-Johnson), an international superstar with a lethal combo of arrogance and insecurity, for six years.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Mar. 2024
Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 1 May 2024
In his previous life as a stunt double, David Leitch had a simple job: to make the star look invincible.
—Josh Rottenberg, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2024
Craig's stunt double was none other than Calvin Tenner, who played warehouse worker Glenn in the sitcom.
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 17 Apr. 2024
The film was ultimately completed with the assistance of digital face replacement and Lee's stunt double Chad Stahelski (who would go on to direct all four John Wick films).
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 18 Mar. 2024
Hardy posted a black and white photo of himself with director and writer Kelly Marcel and actor and stunt double Jacob Tomuri.
—Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 25 Nov. 2023
But before the stunt double could get too comfortable, a bullet flew in from the window and struck her in the chest.
—Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 15 Feb. 2024
Gosling is Colt Seavers, the longtime stunt double for the world’s biggest action star/diva Tom Ryder (Aaron Taylor-Johnson).
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 13 Mar. 2024
Colt has been a stunt double for Tom Ryder (Aaron Taylor-Johnson), an international superstar with a lethal combo of arrogance and insecurity, for six years.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Mar. 2024
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“Stunt double.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stunt%20double. Accessed 6 May. 2024.
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