stunt double
Actor's risky replacement
A stunt double is a performer who substitutes for an actor during dangerous or physically demanding scenes in film or television.
The double is typically chosen for physical resemblance to the actor they replace, though camera angles and editing help conceal any differences.
Stunt doubles perform falls, fights, car chases, and other risky actions that could injure the principal actor or that require specialized skills.
The star's stunt double handled all the motorcycle sequences.
Process of doing
- sceneDramatic unit or locale
- movieRecorded visual narrative
- blockbusterEnormously successful entertainment property
- HollywoodAmerican film industry center
stand-in · choreography · rehearsal · cinematography · director · special effects · pyrotechnics · rigging
What takes another's place
- stand-inTemporary human placeholder
- fill-inTemporary substitute person
- backupStored duplicate for recovery
- surrogateOne acting for another
proxy · alternate · understudy · anonymous · uncredited · behind-the-scenes · invisible · unsung
Skilled physical feats
- gymnasticsAthletic discipline of controlled movement
- parkourMovement discipline over obstacles
- agilityQuickness and ease
- coordinationOrganized cooperative movement
tumbling · flexibility · strength · endurance · balance · training · precision · fighting
One who closely resembles another
- matchGame between opponents
- similarityState of being alike
- physiqueBodily structure and form
- buildCreate a structure
height · complexion · silhouette · profile · wig · makeup · costume · transformation
action
Process of doing
- sceneDramatic unit or locale
- movieRecorded visual narrative
- blockbusterEnormously successful entertainment property
Hollywood · stand-in · choreography · rehearsal · cinematography · director · special effects · pyrotechnics · rigging · wirework
replacement
What takes another's place
- stand-inTemporary human placeholder
- fill-inTemporary substitute person
- backupStored duplicate for recovery
surrogate · proxy · alternate · understudy · anonymous · uncredited · behind-the-scenes · invisible · unsung · faceless
acrobatics
Skilled physical feats
- gymnasticsAthletic discipline of controlled movement
- parkourMovement discipline over obstacles
- agilityQuickness and ease
coordination · tumbling · flexibility · strength · endurance · balance · training · precision · fighting · falling
lookalike
One who closely resembles another
- matchGame between opponents
- similarityState of being alike
- physiqueBodily structure and form
build · height · complexion · silhouette · profile · wig · makeup · costume · transformation · disguise
danger
Exposure to harm
- hazardSource of potential harm
- injuryPhysical or psychological harm
- adrenalineEmergency response hormone
bravery · courage · fearless · explosion · fire · heights · speed · crash · safety · precaution
- movie mistakesblooper, continuity error, flub, gaffe, plot hole
- Film Productiondirector, producer, editor, cameraman, crew
- HollywoodHollywood, Tinseltown, Hollywood Sign, silver screen, movie stars
- showbizHollywood, Bollywood, Tinseltown, backstage, behind the scenes
- action filmschase scene, car chase, explosion, shootout, gunfight
- fakesfake, fakes, counterfeit, counterfeits, imitation
stunt doublelead actor
star · headliner · leading lady · leading man · marquee name
stunt doubledramatic actor
Performer of serious roles
method actor · character actor · voice actor · stage actor · thespian
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