Ryan Reynolds took advantage of the furor to Deadpool and Wolverine I join the lawsuit that has been gaining momentum in Hollywood for some time now: that the Academy awards the work of stunt doubles with an Oscaralso known as stuntmen.
Via X (Twitter), the Canadian actor shared several photos of the stunt doubles who worked with him and Hugh Jackman in the film. Deadpool and Wolverine. He thus took the opportunity to highlight the importance of these professionals, who play a key role in major film and television productions.
“Work of doubles [de riesgo] “It doesn’t have a category at the Oscars, and I hope that changes one day. There were a lot of movies made this year. Buster Keaton, Harold Lloyd and Chaplin were stuntmen and directors. They told stories with their whole bodies,” Ryan Reynolds says in his post.
Star Deadpool and Wolverine took the opportunity to highlight the work Alex Kishkovichwho has been his stunt double since the first Deadpool film. He also admitted Daniel Stevenswho has historically collaborated with Hugh Jackman during his performances as Wolverine, despite many of his fight scenes usually being filmed by the Australian.
“If you want the Academy to recognize the incredible work of stuntmen across the industry, let them know!” Reynolds added. Of course, the actor’s request quickly went viral, and it wouldn’t be surprising if he supported the cause. come into forceas he positions himself as one of the most influential figures in modern superhero cinema and the film industry as a whole.
Do stuntmen have a chance at an Oscar?
We said it at the beginning: Oscar claims for stunt doubles or action scenes are nothing new. The industry has been clamoring for more recognition of these performers for years. Not only because they literally risk their lives filming difficult and dangerous scenes, but also because many spend much of their careers in the shade. With a few exceptions, such as Ray Park and Darth Maul in Star wars or Toad in X-Men– their faces and names are usually not known publicly.
That began to change last year thanks to the buzz generated by some of Hollywood’s biggest stars. Ryan Goslingfor example, took a very tough stance on this issue thanks to Autumn guywhere his character was played by a stunt double. During the film’s promotional tour, the actor made headlines by arriving on the red carpet accompanied by his stunt doubles.
With Ryan Reynolds joining the request, there is hope that the Academy accelerate any possible plans in this regardThat same year, Oscar officials admitted they were considering awarding the awards to stand-ins. “We’re talking to members of the community who are members of the Academy about that,” said Bill Kramer, the organization’s executive director.
Janet Young, the Academy’s president, said they are open to it if there is genuine interest and support. Either way, the Oscars are for understudies. It won’t happen overnight.By comparison, the casting director award was announced last February, although it won’t be presented until 2026.
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