Did you know that Arnold Schwarzenegger narrowly avoided death by falling from a 90-foot drop on the set of True Lies? Or that director James Cameron fought hard against studio opposition to cast comedian Tom Arnold as Arnold’s sidekick in the film? These are just a few of the juicy behind-the-scenes stories covered in this video deep dive into the making of the 1994 action blockbuster.
▬Contents of this video▬ 00:00 - Intro 00:34 - The Lead-Up to An Iconic Dance Scene 01:30 - The Fall - Accident or Intentional? 03:00 - Schwarzenegger's Dangerous Horse Stunt 03:48 - Cameron's Fight for Tom Arnold 04:58 - Curtis' Suggestions Enhanced Her Role 06:01 - Jamie Lee Curtis Performed Her Own Dangerous Stunts 06:59 - An Alternate Ending Was Filmed 07:52 - Outro
From dangerous stunts gone wrong to casting clashes to creative decisions that shaped iconic characters, this “Making Of”-style video essay will change how you see this classic Jamie Lee Curtis and Arnold Schwarzenegger comedy thriller.
Watch as we reveal how a runaway horse on set nearly caused series injury to star Arnold Schwarzenegger during filming of the climatic horse chase scene. Learn how an impassioned James Cameron threatened to quit the studio if they didn’t approve his first-choice casting of then-controversial actor Tom Arnold. Discover surprising insights from Curtis herself on how she deliberately shaped and enhanced her character beyond what was originally written.
You’ll also find out which iconic stunts Curtis voluntarily performed against Cameron's strong warnings, literally risking life and limb in the name of authentic action filmmaking. Plus, we’ll take you behind the scenes of the explosive (and expensive) climatic bridge scene with fascinating breakdowns of its logistical challenges.
Along the way you'll be treated to a wealth of surprising trivia, rare archival footage and interviews, and cool insider scoops on deleted scenes, alternate endings, onset mishaps, last-minute improvisations and more. Whether you're a casual fan of True Lies, a devout action movie buff, or simply love going behind the curtain of classic blockbuster films, this "Making Of"- video breakdown has something fresh and fascinating for you.
So if you’ve ever wondered how certain legendary movie moments came to be, or wanted the real backstories behind cinema's greatest stunts and characters, join us as we reveal the truth behind True Lies!
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