stunt doubles
Actors' dangerous substitutes
Stunt doubles are performers who substitute for actors during dangerous or physically demanding scenes in film and television.
They're typically chosen to match the actor's build and coloring so the substitution isn't noticeable on screen.
The job requires specialized skills—falls, fights, car crashes, fire work—and carries real physical risk.
She worked as a stunt double for action films for fifteen years.
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