Real-life stunts on television and in film leave actors in danger, showing that fiction sometimes surpasses reality.
Thousands of viewers suffer from nerves, anxiety and adrenaline when they see on television and in the cinema some scenes that generate immediate realism. However, behind some of these shocking images there are stories of real risk for the actors, where the line between fiction and real danger is blurred.
Thousands of actors in Hollywood have to face extreme situations during the filming of scenes thatalthough they seem perfectly orchestrated, may be one step away from becoming a tragedyIn this note we will remember some of the most dangerous scenes that put the lives of renowned artists.
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These were the most dangerous scenes in Hollywood
From controlled falls to fights that get out of hand, many of the scenes seen in the movies Hollywood carry enormous risk. Despite having security protocols, sometimes things do not go as expected and the actors end up facing situations that endanger their lives.
Ellen Burstyn in The Exorcist
In the iconic film, Ellen Burstyn suffered an injury that left lifelong consequences. During the filming of a scene in which her character was violently thrown by her possessed daughter, the actress was tied to a harness that was supposed to pull her back to simulate the supernatural blow. However, the pull was so strong that the protagonist fell to the ground with such force that she seriously injured his tailboneThe scene, though realistic, left Burstyn with a lingering pain that she has endured ever since.
Isla Fisher in The Illusionists
Isla Fisher experienced a terrifying moment during the filming of “The Illusionists: Nothing is what it seems.” In one scene, her character had to escape from a tank full of water while chained, but something went wrong and she was left trapped underwater. Although the chains were supposed to be easy to release, one got stuck, and the actress spent agonizing seconds trying to free herself. What the crew interpreted as a convincing performance was, in fact, a desperate plea for help.
Sylvester Stallone in Rocky IV
In this legendary film, Sylvester Stallone wanted to take realism to the maximum during the boxing scenes and asked for the punches to be real. However, in one of the most intense sequences, his scene partner, Dolph Lundgrenhit him with such force that Stallone suffered a inflammation of the heart. His blood pressure rose dangerously and he had to be hospitalized in emergencyThis incident nearly cost him his life, and demonstrates how the search for authenticity in cinema can have serious consequences.
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I am an author and journalist who has worked in the entertainment industry for over a decade. I currently work as a news editor at a major news website, and my focus is on covering the latest trends in entertainment. I also write occasional pieces for other outlets, and have authored two books about the entertainment industry.
