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Keanu Reeves is a very dedicated and veteran entertainer in the Hollywood industry and consistently performs most of his stunts. He is also dedicated to his craft and his willingness to put himself in danger for the sake of a good performance. In theJohn WickandThe Matrixfranchise movies, he did most of his stunts, including the ones that were physically demanding and dangerous.
Following in Reeves’ footsteps, hisThe Matrixco-star Carrie-Anne Moss also performed many tough and dangerous stunts in the movie. But unlike the lead actor, she was displeased by the responsibility of performing her stunts and even keeping another cast member safe simultaneously. Since then, the actress has been vocal about her problems against the director for issuing such a risky stunt.
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Carrie-Anne Moss Was Distressed in Dangerous Stunt Scene
Carrie-Anne Moss is a Canadian actress best known for playing Trinity inThe Matrixmovie trilogy and Jeri Hogarth in theJessica JonesandIron Fisttelevision series from the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Moss is a skilled actress who has been in several popular films and TV shows. She has also spoken out against sexual harassment in the film business and is a passionate supporter of gender equality.
However, the actress has always been an active performer in the Hollywood industry and has been very keen on performing her stunts ever since her early days. She is known for her action roles, such as inTheMatrix trilogy, and she is committed to doing as much of her stunts as possible. Moss has said that she enjoys the challenge of learning new skills and pushing herself physically.
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ButCarrie-Anne Mosswas distressed by her dangerous motorcycle stunt scene inThe Matrix. The scene involved her riding a motorcycle through a busy intersection and being chased by Agent Smith. Moss had never ridden a motorcycle before, and she was terrified of doing the stunt. She even had nightmares about it leading up to the shoot. However, she received training and proper guidance before the stunt.
“A passenger who’s life depended on me being impeccable and perfect because I knew that if I allowed my mind one moment of doubt that I could hurt another human being. And I held that for all of those days. It was exhausting holding that mental absolute knowing that I was going to keep him alive.”
During an interview withEntertainment Weekly,Moss shared that she had to learn how to ride a motorcycle slowly and she was very calm as she performed the dangerous-no-helmet-passenger stunt. She added that she even had to keep the passenger safe as they both had no helmet and even a second of doubt or error could cost them and the movie dearly. The scene was perfectly shot and all the crew members including the actress had a moment of relief.
Keanu Reeves’ Rise in the Entertainment Industry
Early in the 1980s,Keanu Reevesmade his acting debut in a handful of television programs and low-budget films. His major break came with the critically acclaimed and financially successful comedy-dramaBill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure. Reeves later starred in several other well-known films, such asSpeed, The Matrix,andJohn Wick.
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Reeves is known for being a straightforward, dedicated actor who is prepared to perform his own stunts. He has claimed that the challenge of pulling off his own stunts is something he likes, and it makes him feel more like the character he is portraying. Reeves has steadily and consistently risen in the field. He has acted in a range of films, including comedies, dramas, and action flicks. He is well-known for his charm, acting prowess, and readiness to perform his own stunts.
Source:Entertainment Weekly
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