Tom Holland suffered a mild concussion on Friday while filming Spider-Man: Brand New Day in Scotland, an incident that stopped production. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Holland was injured in a stunt that went wrong.Holland's injury is relatively minor. He even attended a charity event with fiancée Zendaya over the weekend, per Parade. But this is a reminder that every time we watch Spidey swing, real humans are putting themselves in danger.Just this past April, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences finally announced it is establishing an Achievement Award for Stunt Design. The award won't be presented until the 100th Academy Awards in 2028.There was a big push for this recognition throughout the industry, including film critic circles. One leading voice was director and producer David Leitch, who started as a stunt performer and transitioned to directing. In a statement to Variety, he said stunt professionals "have played a crucial role in shaping the cinematic experience, often putting their bodies on the line to bring unforgettable moments to the screen."According to the Associated Press, there were almost 200 serious accidents on U.S. television and movie sets between 1990 and 2014, including at least 43 fatalities. From 1980 to 1990, there were 37 deaths tied to stunt accidents, and 24 of them involved the use of helicopters. But stunt work is artistry, along with just being straight-up dangerous. A great action sequence can reveal character and motivation just as well as dialogue. As IndieWire notes, the new stunt Oscar...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Monday, 22 September