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Is it necessary for actors to do dangerous stunts themselves?

For

It makes action scenes more realistic.

Against

It puts lives at risk unnecessarily.

Anonymous excerpts, translated where noted.

For

  • “Our goal is always to help make the best product possible - which may mean that the actor does their own stunt”
    RedditOriginal language: English
  • “Jackie Chan is such a unique actor that he could pull off both the acting and incredible stunts.”
    RedditOriginal language: English

Against

  • “Never put yourself in danger for a film.”
    RedditOriginal language: English
  • “Stunt doubles exist for a reason.”
    RedditOriginal language: English
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