The John Wick franchise has been known for its breathtaking action sequences since it charged into theaters with its first chapter in 2014. With the first three installments, the Wick films have already been cemented as one of cinema’s best action movie series. From the subway fight in Chapter 2, the motorcycle chase of Parabellum, to the first film’s Red Circle shootout, the series knows how to deliver the action. However, director Chad Stahelski teased the fourth movie would raise the bar even higher, and it seems to have done just that. Now, the team behind the film is calling for the Oscars to add a new category for stunts and did so with a must-see behind-the-scenes video.
The clip, which was shared on the film’s official Twitter account, features footage from the set of John Wick: Chapter 4 during the filming of a particularly nasty escalator stunt. The post was accompanied by a simple message, “It’s time to add a stunts category to the Oscars.” The video gives viewers a raw behind-the-scenes view of a performer taking a severe tumble down escalator stairs and having to play dead while the cast moves through the setup to finish the scene. You may need to check your pulse if watching this clip doesn’t hurt your neck via osmosis. You can see the it for yourself below:
