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Ask a stunt actor

WAMU 88.5 | By Avery Jessa Chapnick

Published May 20, 2024 at 8:08 AM CDT

Stunt actor Victor Rodriguez performs during a show for tourists at Fort Bravo/Texas Hollywood in Almeria, Spain.

Action and adventure films are big business. Last year, they accounted for more than half of box office earnings.

And what’s a great action flick without some bad-ass stunts. The car chases, thefight scenes,and epic super-hero showdownsare all thanks to Hollywood’s most daring: stunt performers.

Forthe latest in our “Ask A” Series,we’re talkingto the professionals behind the danger and excitement on set.

Avery Jessa Chapnick