Nathan Fillion Does Not Want Any "Tom Cruise stuff” in The Rookie: Years of Pain Are the Reason

As a long-time admirer of these two exceptional actors, I find myself constantly in awe of their dedication and passion for their craft. However, while Tom Cruise continues to astound us with his daring feats, Nathan Fillion‘s wisdom and caution serve as a testament to the reality of the industry.


Tom Cruise isn’t just famous for his iconic acting roles, but also for performing his own death-defying stunts. We’ve watched him leap off cliffs, scale skyscrapers, and grasp moving airplanes. Remarkably, even at 62 years of age, this actor has no intention of easing up or abandoning such thrilling feats.

Nathan Fillion, star of “The Rookie”, previously took part in scenes that could’ve been handled by a stunt double. However, these days, he tends to steer clear of such action-packed sequences.

Despite the fact that “The Rookie” has numerous action sequences, Nathan Fillion is no longer enthusiastic about performing stunts due to injuries he suffered during filming similar scenes. These past accidents have caused him persistent pain, preventing the actor from taking on roles like Tom Cruise’s. (This information was reported by Stuff).

I’ve never had a desire for the kind of daring feats like those Tom Cruise performs. Initially, I was quite enthusiastic about performing my own stunts, but after injuring my back and knee, the appeal gradually fades away.

The actor’s hesitancy to perform stunts isn’t solely due to discomfort, but rather he takes on a sense of responsibility towards everyone associated with the show’s production. (Nathan Fillion)

I must go to work tomorrow because I can’t afford to miss it. If something were to happen to me today, such as spraining my ankle, it could affect many people’s jobs. Essentially, we function like a well-oiled machine and need to keep going.

Therefore, Nathan Fillion prefers to let the experts handle daring stunts, as they are willing and capable of filming risky scenes.

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2024-08-21 15:01