Probably an example of starting from the bottom in Hollywood is David Leitch, who got his start in the industry as a stunt double for actors like Brad Pitt and Jean-Claude Van Damme. However, he later went on to direct well-known films such as “Dead Pool 2” for Marvel. Now, he returns to demonstrate his talent in “Bullet Train” where he is reunited with an old friend.
The first film he directed was Atomic, starring Charlize Theron. Later, he was in charge of “Hobbs & Shaw”, the spin-off of the “Fast and Furious” franchise. Meanwhile, his latest work involves a wide cast of actors, including Joey King, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Brian Tyree Henry and even Bad Bunny.
For “Bullet Train”, as it is known in Spanish, Brad Pitt he performed 95% of his action scenes. However, in other films he has required specialized actors for moments of risk.
Now the roles have been reversed, as David Leitch, director of the film, played the role of a stunt double for the protagonist and well-known Hollywood actor.
THE FILMS IN WHICH DAVID LEITCH WAS A DOUBLE OF BRAD PITT
In an interview with “The Hollywood Reporter”, Brad Pitt said that it was David Leitch who trained him for the scenes involving fightsblows and risky maneuvers in his famous movie “Fight Club”. Perhaps one of the roles that made the actor stand out was that of Tyler Durden.
As his name mentions, many fights and punches were involved, so he now director helped him forge his character.
In addition, he was also his stunt double in movies like “The Great Swindle”, “Mr. and Mrs. Smith” and “Troy”all packed with intense battles, movement, and shooting.
“Now he is a director with his own voice and I am serving him. He’s the boss so there was a beautiful symmetry for two old friends”, he said about his reunion with Leitch.
TRAILER FOR “BULLET TRAIN”
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The movies in which the director of “Bullet Train” was the action double of Brad Pitt