Unscriptify - Unscripted With Chris Brewster

Unscripted With Chris Brewster

06/21/23 • 85 min

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And action! In this action-packed episode, we delve into the adrenaline-fueled world of Hollywood stunts and fight choreography with one of the best stunt performers in the film industry, famous for his work in the superhero genre particularly Netflix’s Daredevil, Captain America, and Guardians of the Galaxy movies, Chris Brewster. From serving as the stunt double for Captain America to the Daredevil series, Chris Brewster's expertise has left an indelible mark on some of our favorite superhero franchises. During an enjoyable talk, we unraveled his early beginnings to becoming a sought-after stuntman and fight choreographer. Through his captivating anecdotes and insider knowledge, we get to know his craft mentors, how important to him was meeting J.J. Perry & how his colleagues David Leitch and Chad Stahelski inspire him. Chris explained how some of our most cherished on-screen moments are made, from Captain America's shield-slinging sequences to Daredevil's gravity-defying acrobatics; his phenomenal work on Daredevil and how iconic, intense, and realistic Hallway Fight was constructed and shot, what makes Charlie Cox amazing Daredevil, why he is disappointed by Daredevil's adaptation in She-Hulk, and get to hear his insights and thoughts on Disney’s upcoming series Born Again. Behind his passionate talk about characters, actors, and fight scenes, Chris hinted at his potential future in a more directorial role and told us how he sees the evolution of action cinema, going from the days of Jackie Chan to taking inspiration from anime. Enjoy!

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