“Hollywood Hurt: Glen Powell and the Wildest On-Set Injuries”
Okay, buckle up, folks! We all know that making a movie is no walk in the park—unless that park is filled with sharp objects and potential accidents—and actors are just one misstep away from serious injury. BuzzFeed recently dropped some jaw-dropping anecdotes about actors getting hurt while trying to look cool on screen, and let me tell you, the stories are as wild as they sound!
For instance, Glen Powell, the charming guy who stole hearts in “Top Gun: Maverick,” had a little mishap of his own while flipping around on set. Instead of giving us smooth sailing, he ended up having to make a pit stop in the medical tent after an intense scene. Talk about taking method acting too far! You know the drill—when the adrenaline’s pumping and the cameras are rolling, things can get dicey.
But Powell isn’t alone. Many A-listers have faced their share of physical pain too. Did you know that during the filming of “The Crow,” Brandon Lee tragically lost his life due to an on-set accident involving a prop gun? It’s a stark reminder of how high the stakes can be in Hollywood. Or think about that time Hugh Jackman injured his hand while performing a stunt for “The Greatest Showman.” He had to push through the pain, and bewitch us all with those killer dance moves, despite knowing his hand resembled an elephant’s foot!
And then there’s the legendary Harrison Ford, who faced grief on the set of “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” after being crushed by a door thanks to some faulty equipment. Let’s just say, if you’re in a galaxy far, far away, watch your back!
One thing is for sure, the risk of injury is an ugly flip side to the glitzy realm of cinema. Actors are constantly pushing their limits, proving they’re not just pretty faces but also quite tenacious. Next time you watch an action scene that’s got your heart racing, just remember the real-life dramas that unfold behind the scenes. Those moments can be as brutal as they are riveting.
Sources: Celebrity Storm Wire and BuzzFeed, People Magazine, Entertainment Weekly
