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

Examples of stunt double in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web 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 Tony Hawk has revealed one of his earliest career faceplants: a short stint as David Spade's stunt double in 1987's Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol. Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 23 Aug. 2023

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“Stunt double.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stunt%20double. Accessed 27 Apr. 2024.

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