Todd played William Bloodworth again in what was his last performance before he died in November 2024 at age 69.
The director of Final destination: Blood ties He has revealed that Tony Todd He improvised his last lines in the film, his last performance before he died in November 2024, at 69.
Todd played William Bloodworth, an expert in death, in all films of Final destination less one. “Blood ties” was his last appearance on screen, since the actor suffered a terminal stomach cancer during filming. On the scene, a sick Bloodworth provides information to the characters, who try to escape the same death.
Ends with an emotional speech: “I intend to enjoy the time I have left. And I suggest you do the same. Life is beautiful. Enjoy every second. You never know when … Good luck! “
How was Tony Todd’s participation in the last final destination film
In statements to the Metro portal, the co -director Adam Stein He recalled: “I was sick, even when we were writing and starting to shoot this movie, and we didn’t know if you could participate. But Tony was very clear that I needed to be in this movieand that it was worth not rule out. “
Remembering the filming, he said: “He was so excited to arrive. He was overflowing with joy, he loved to work with the rest of the cast, he loved to bring Bludworth back after so many years. But at the same time, his mortality, his situation, weighed everything.”
He continued: “At that moment when he says goodbye to the characters on the scene, we ask him to put aside the script and talk to his heart about what all this has meant. What is life? What does death mean? (We said): ‘Talk to the heart, Tony, to the public. What do you want to convey to your fans? ‘”
Stein then revealed: “The film presents it speaking improvisedly and sharing its thoughts about life. I think that is why it has such an emotional impact.”
The film is on its way to becoming one of the most successful in the franchise, with a record of US $ 51 million at its premiere in the US.
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