stuntwomen
Female daredevil performers
Stuntwomen are female performers who execute dangerous or physically demanding actions in film, television, and live entertainment, typically standing in for actresses during scenes involving falls, fights, car crashes, or other hazardous sequences.
The profession requires extensive training in combat choreography, driving, and athletic skills, along with the ability to match the movements and body type of the performers they double.
The stuntwomen rehearsed the rooftop chase for three days before filming.
Quickness and ease
- coordinationOrganized cooperative movement
- acrobaticsSkilled physical feats
- gymnasticsAthletic discipline of controlled movement
- flexibilityAbility to adapt easily
strength · endurance · balance · dexterity · training · conditioning · precision · tumbling
Performer replacing the star
- stand-inTemporary human placeholder
- matchingIdentical in appearance
- wigArtificial head covering
- lookalikeOne who closely resembles another
substitute · silhouette · over-the-shoulder · wide shot · anonymous · uncredited · background
Adventurous courage
- braveShowing courage despite fear
- courageousShowing bravery under threat
- boldCourageous and daring
- intrepidResolutely without fear
audacious · fearless · gutsy · risk-taker · thrill-seeker · undaunted · valiant · heroic
Process of doing
- second unitAuxiliary film production team
- film setMovie production location
- blockbusterEnormously successful entertainment property
- choreographyDesigning performance movement sequences
harness · camera angle · take · rehearsal · production · director · cinematography · green screen
Entertainment industry labor union
- insuranceContractual risk coverage
- hazard payCompensation for dangerous duties
- unionJoining into one
- demo reelSample compilation of work
agility
Quickness and ease
- coordinationOrganized cooperative movement
- acrobaticsSkilled physical feats
- gymnasticsAthletic discipline of controlled movement
flexibility · strength · endurance · balance · dexterity · training · conditioning · precision · tumbling · wirework
body double
Performer replacing the star
lookalike · substitute · silhouette · over-the-shoulder · wide shot · anonymous · uncredited · background
daring
Adventurous courage
- braveShowing courage despite fear
- courageousShowing bravery under threat
- boldCourageous and daring
intrepid · audacious · fearless · gutsy · risk-taker · thrill-seeker · undaunted · valiant · heroic · plucky
action
Process of doing
- second unitAuxiliary film production team
- film setMovie production location
- blockbusterEnormously successful entertainment property
choreography · harness · camera angle · take · rehearsal · production · director · cinematography · green screen · practical effects
SAG-AFTRA
Entertainment industry labor union
- insuranceContractual risk coverage
- hazard payCompensation for dangerous duties
- unionJoining into one
demo reel · career · recognition · representation · trailblazer
stuntwomenleading ladies
Female principal performers
stars · headliners · actresses · movie stars · starlets