Star copies: stand-ins reveal the secrets of their difficult profession
When famous actors and actresses do not want to participate in bed scenes, they come to the rescue – understudies. Despite the fact that their work in films takes place in the truest sense of the word unnoticed, it requires a lot of effort and talent. To play so that the audience does not notice the substitution is a real art. Two understudies from the UK, who copied many Hollywood stars, shared the secrets of their difficult profession.
Welcome to the world of stand-ins, without which no film is complete. Their work is both dangerous and difficult, and, at first glance, as if it is not visible, but the participation of understudies in the shooting sometimes decides the fate of the picture. They replace the actors in the brightest and most difficult episodes.
36-year-old Kerry Parker replaced actress Jessica Raine in the film "Robin Hood" during the filming of intimate scenes. Previously, the understudy worked as a military doctor, but decided to radically change the profession. She talked about the secrets and tricks that star doubles use on film sets.
In most cases, the British woman replaces the actresses in the bed scenes. She puts on skin-tight underwear and uses a special pad for intimate places, so that contact with her partner is not too close. The shooting lasts for six hours, and then the director selects the most successful shots. Kerry admits that portraying sexual pleasure in front of a large film crew is quite difficult.
The understudy also replaced Cate Blanchett, who played the Virgin Marian. Although she only appeared in a few final episodes, the role required months of preparation. Kerry trained hard, dieted, and studied the actress ' facial expressions and movements to look as much like her as possible.
The last work of the actress was the replacement of Liz Hurley in the American TV series "Members of the Royal Family".
In 2008, Kerry replaced Megan Fox in the comedy How to Lose Friends and Make Everyone Hate You.
The British woman made a sharp turn in her career, moving to Hollywood 16 years ago. At first, she worked as a model and lived in the famous mansion of Playboy owner Hugh Hefner. In 2005, Kerry saw an ad for a casting call for understudies with army training to participate in the filming of the film "The Bourne Ultimatum". So the brunette managed to get an interesting job.
Despite the glamorous appearance, the actress has excellent physical fitness and can perform various tricks, climb rocks, scuba dive and shoot from any weapon. She also has a black belt in karate.
It's hard to believe, but Kerry continued to act in films even after she was diagnosed with an incurable brain tumor in 2013. A serious diagnosis did not stop her on the way to achieving success in her acting career. The understudy says that it is very important to constantly keep fit, train daily and eat right. The girl must remain slim, like the actresses she replaces. Unfortunately, such work sometimes interferes with your personal life. Guys are often jealous of Kerry's partners when she is filmed in intimate scenes.
Another understudy and stuntwoman from the UK, 35-year-old Georgina Armstrong, replaced Gal Gadot in the film "Wonder Woman". To prepare for the role, the girl attended an 8‑hour training camp every day, where she honed her acting skills and tried on costumes. She even changed her makeup to a brunette to exactly copy the image of the main character.
Georgina studied Gadot's gestures and facial expressions carefully. Filming took place in the woods of Surrey in November 2015, when it was already very cold. The understudy had to shoot half-naked — in a corset, short skirt and high boots, trying to look menacing and sexy.
The British woman participated in combat scenes on horseback. She tore several suits and fell out of the saddle more than once. Fortunately, thanks to the experience of working as a stuntman, the girl knows how to fall properly to stay safe and sound.
Georgina has worked with many Hollywood actresses. The blonde starred in the films "Thor", "Outlander", "Maleficent" and in other famous films. She was born into a family of stunt doubles. Her grandmother was a stuntman, and her parents starred in the 1978 film Superman.
Despite the fact that the British woman has been working in the world of cinema for many years, she is forbidden to talk about most of the stars she copied. Georgina even made friends with some actors and actresses. The woman does not regret that she chose such a profession, because it brings her real pleasure.
Almost all Hollywood actors have understudies. Photos of stars with their doppelgangers on the set just blow your mind!
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