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[TwoDurans]

Per Deadline.

Seeing a lot of stunt injuries lately and even deaths. I hope they circle back to picking up production on MI:6, but hopefully much safer.

Interesting tidbit from the article about the Cruise Missile:

When I asked him how he can strap on a harness and swing around the outside of a skyscraper 120 floors up, Cruise reasoned that he wasn’t bothered by the height; and if he was doing the same shot 20 floors up and fell, he would die from a mishap. So what difference should another 100 floors make?

 

[JCHandsom]

Hope he gets better.

 

[NealMcCauley]

While it looked like Cruise’s torso took the brunt of the damage, word has been circulating that he suffered a broken foot or ankle. The star was supposed to be seeing a doctor today for a final verdict, but rumors are rampant that the picture is halting.

Info on the injury.

 

[dave is ok]

Relevant Danny Trejo quote:

We have professionals, just like I’m a professional artist. What I do is, “To be or not to be in the barrio,” that’s what I do. A stunt guy pads up and goes through a wall. That’s his profession. Every time the profession’s mixed, I don’t want to risk 80 people’s jobs just so I can say I have big nuts. I don’t want to say that. Norm Mora is my stunt man, that’s his profession.

 

[Sir Abacus]

This is why actors shouldn't do their own stunts. While production is shut down there's a whole heap of support crew who aren't going to get paid. Just for an actor's ego.

 

[ReAxion]

he's 55 years old

 

[SpaceWolf]

Hopefully this won't lead to them putting Ted Danson's brain in Tom Cruise's body two films down the line.

 

[Glix]

This is why actors shouldn't do their own stunts. While production is shut down there's a whole heap of support crew who aren't going to get paid. Just for an actor's ego.

In fairness, it has some value. It allows certain angles and cuts that wouldn't be possible with a double.

 

[MisterShine]

Relevant Danny Trejo quote:

Cruise spends a significant amount of time preparing for these stunts and is certainly well trained for it, the insurance agencies for the movie definitely wouldn't let it be done otherwise.

Maybe it's ego, maybe it's dedication to his art. He's got chutzpah either way.

 

[firelogic]

When I asked him how he can strap on a harness and swing around the outside of a skyscraper 120 floors up, Cruise reasoned that he wasn't bothered by the height; and if he was doing the same shot 20 floors up and fell, he would die from a mishap. So what difference should another 100 floors make?

I love this guy and knowing that he does most of his own stunts makes the movie watching experience better for me because when something crazy happens I'm thinking, "My GOD! I can't believe he did that!" instead of "That was cool but it wasn't him."

While I feel sorry for the massive crew that has to make do for 2 months while Cruise recovers, actors doing their own stunts is highly beneficial in my opinion. It's always noticeable when the person's face is covered up or turning the other way or has hair covering their faces during stunts or you see their faces outright blurred out.

Edit:
How many times has a production shut down because an actor wanted to do their own stunts? I haven't really followed that aspect but I don't think there have been that many. Some people here make it sound like it happens all the time and actors are screwing stunt workers and other crew members out of jobs. Outside of guys like Cruise and Keanu Reeves, who else insists on doing their own stunts and risks shutting down movie sets in case of injury?

 

[crimzonflame]

They should make Jeremy Renner the main character.

 

[Bobo Dakes]

They should make Jeremy Renner the main character.

He's not gonna be in this one because he's filming Infinity War.

This is why actors shouldn't do their own stunts. While production is shut down there's a whole heap of support crew who aren't going to get paid. Just for an actor's ego.

On one hand you raise a point, but on the other hand I'm thinking back to those standout stunts from the last three Mission Impossibles. I think he just wants to put in the work, but yeah there are consequences.

 

[jayu26]

This is why actors shouldn't do their own stunts. While production is shut down there's a whole heap of support crew who aren't going to get paid. Just for an actor's ego.

In fairness, it has some value. It allows certain angles and cuts that wouldn't be possible with a double.

Both are valid points.

I just wish they could shoot dialogue heavy scenes instead of shutting down, but them's the break.

 

[Fallout-NL]

Relevant Danny Trejo quote:

Many things amazing about that quote (in a good way).

 

[ItIsOkBro]

They should make Jeremy Renner the main character.

the real mission impossible: make jeremy renner likeable

 

[AndyVirus]

So what's happening with Cavill's moustache now?

 

[Litan]

Cruise spends a significant amount of time preparing for these stunts and is certainly well trained for it, the insurance agencies for the movie definitely wouldn't let it be done otherwise.

Maybe it's ego, maybe it's dedication to his art. He's got chutzpah either way.

Its his fucking ego. The same ego that has people referring to him as a 'young man' in The Mummy.

 

[Caboose]

the real mission impossible: make jeremy renner likeable

Breh he was GREAT in Rogue Nation.

 

[Spiritual_Chaos]

In fairness, it has some value. It allows certain angles and cuts that wouldn't be possible with a double.

 

[kswiston]

In fairness, it has some value. It allows certain angles and cuts that wouldn't be possible with a double.

They are getting better at that by faking it with CGI touchups.

 

[Branduil]

In fairness, it has some value. It allows certain angles and cuts that wouldn't be possible with a double.

That's not as relevant now with modern FX technology.

 

[kirblar]

One thing I can say about Renner: He must have the best agent on the planet.

 

[Count of Monte Sawed-Off]

Relevant Danny Trejo quote:

Danny Trejo is so fucking awesome.

 

[Draconian]

Its his fucking ego. The same ego that has people referring to him as a 'young man' in The Mummy.

You can take Tom Cruise to task for a lot of things, but on this? Give me a break.

 

[Razzmatazzer]

This is why actors shouldn't do their own stunts. While production is shut down there's a whole heap of support crew who aren't going to get paid. Just for an actor's ego.

Never really thought about it like this but I guess you're right. Part of me thinks it's pretty cool when an actor wants to do their own stunts but when stuff like this happens that delays the production of a movie and messes with scheduling/money/etc for a lot of people it definitely doesn't seem to be worth it.

 

[ZeoVGM]

This is why actors shouldn't do their own stunts. While production is shut down there's a whole heap of support crew who aren't going to get paid. Just for an actor's ego.

This is a weird way to look at things I think.

He's simply trying to make the movie the best he thinks it can be. More importantly, he's been doing this for years and years and it's never been a problem until now.

I really doubt the crew is looking at him like, "What an asshole."

 

[commedieu]

Wasn't this the plot of karl pilkingtons body swap movie?

 

[jmdajr]

Be safe Tom.

 

[Spiritual_Chaos]

That's not as relevant now with modern FX technology.

It's obviously about Cruises ego and adrenaline rush. And also for marketing. M:I 4 and 5 got a lot of talk beforehand because of Cruises stunts.

 

[Dabanton]

In fairness, it has some value. It allows certain angles and cuts that wouldn't be possible with a double.

That's what digi doubles and face replacement are for. Just replace the actors face on a stunt double. Most of the big films this summer used that process for the more crazier scenes.

But since Tom Cruise is very hands on for his movies no one says no to him.

 

[Extra Sauce]

This is why actors shouldn't do their own stunts. While production is shut down there's a whole heap of support crew who aren't going to get paid. Just for an actor's ego.

It's objectively not just for an actor's ego because it adds to my and others's enjoyment of the movies.

 

[Sandoval]

Relevant Danny Trejo quote:

I just appreciate that he named his stunt guy.

 

[SpaceWolf]

He's not gonna be in this one because he's filming Infinity War.

Let's be honest, he's probably not going to be filming much for Infinity War.

 

[TheLostBigBoss]

...Wat

 

[PSqueak]

When I asked him how he can strap on a harness and swing around the outside of a skyscraper 120 floors up, Cruise reasoned that he wasn’t bothered by the height; and if he was doing the same shot 20 floors up and fell, he would die from a mishap. So what difference should another 100 floors make?

Well, he's got a point there.

 

[SargerusBR]

Sad for Cruise missile ;(

But now, does that mean Cavill can finally get rid of the moustache?

 

[jayu26]

I was wondering why movie with grounded action (for the most part) cost 90 million to make.

 

[ronaldthump]

This is

I hope tom recovers well.

 

[Inferno313]

Let's start asking the important questions: what does this mean for Henry's mustache?

 

[Bumblebeetuna]

That Trejo quote is dumb. Maybe Tom Cruise is an even better stuntman than Norm Mora? I respect that he does his own stunts. Sometimes shit happens.

 

[Slaythe]

Glad to see all you guys focusing on what matters :

How Warner just saved 20 million dollars in cgi to remove the mustache of Superman.

 

[itwasTuesday]

But now, does that mean Cavill can finally get rid of the mustache?

I can appreciate the optimistic outlook of this post.

 

[HomerSimpson-Man]

Hope he recovers fast. Cruise is so dedicated and hardcore to his craft can't wait for MI6.

 

[VeeP]

Glad to see all you guys focusing on what matters :

How Warner just saved 20 million dollars in cgi to remove the mustache of Superman.

That's what I was thinking lol. Henry Cavill is free. Go shoot those Justice League scenes.

 

[ElBoxyBrown]

...Wat

That's the beauty of advancing technology. A stuntman and woman can pass off as the real actor at quick glances. Not everyone needs to be Jackie Chan.

 

[FinalStageBoss]

With todays tech idk why they still let him do his own stunts, he's 55 years old.

 

[CosmicGroinPull]

Yeah but the first one looks fake and second one he's mostly not moving his head. I doubt people will be fooled in high speed and close up shots...

...Wat

Heheh. I think it was from a clip released shortly after the movie was out.

 

[v1lla21]

the real mission impossible: make jeremy renner likeable

Lmao Jeremy Renner is a cool dude. Met him at a comic con once and had a small convo with him.

 

[Inferno313]

I was wondering why movie with grounded action (for the most part) cost 90 million to make.

lol, the grounded action is what costs 90 million, not the face CGI.

 

[firelogic]

For me knowing the actor is doing most of the stunts adds to my enjoyment. If I see camera trickery to cover the double's face or wonky CGI, it takes me out of it. It doesn't matter if the movie is incredibly fantastical or grounded in reality. I think it aligns with people wanting more practical effects over CG. It's just nice to know that the scene is taking place in an actual location with actual props rather than completely generated in a computer.

Besides, how often does this kind of mishap occur? There have been cases where actors have gotten hurt but it wasn't because they insisted on doing their own stunts. I've also heard several instances of stunt workers getting hurt or killed. Also, it's not like this happens frequently to Cruise. If it was a pattern, it'd be an issue but after all the action movies he's made, this is probably the first time production had to be shut down because of him isn't it?

That's the beauty of advancing technology. A stuntman and woman can pass off as the real actor at quick glances. Not everyone needs to be Jackie Chan.

That's just it though, not everyone is trying to be Jackie Chan. It's one guy. Well a few more than one, but it's not like all the action stars in Hollywood are jumping to do their own stunts.

Who's a fan of Fury Road? They could have done a lot of the stunts without Hardy and without any stunt people either for that matter. They could have CG'd all of them. In fact, they could have digitally created all the vehicles. Would we still be raving about it to the same degree?