These Actors Didn't Want To Do Their Stunts Themselves

Reynolds made the tough decision to stop doing stunts due to health concerns. He found out he had a fractured vertebra in his neck while filming 'Safe House' in 2012. He recalled his doctor handing him a prescription that simply said 'Stuntman,' and that was a clear message. Following his doctor's advice, Reynolds hasn't done stunts since. Instead, he relies on a team of four stuntmen to handle the action-heavy scenes in movies like 'The Hitman's Bodyguard' and 'Deadpool 2.'

Jackie Chan, the famous stuntman and martial artist, has done many risky stunts in his career. He's been injured badly a few times, including a near-death experience in 1986. As he got older, he decided to stop doing dangerous stunts after his movie 'Chinese Zodiac' in 2012. He realized he wasn't young anymore and didn't want to get hurt and end up in a wheelchair. Instead, he would use special effects and trained stunt people for those dangerous scenes.

Kirsten Dunst is best known for her role in the 'Spider-Man' movies, even though they were quite different from her usual work. These big-budget superhero films involved demanding stunts, which were not her comfort zone. There was a moment during one of the 'Spider-Man' movies that left Dunst with a reluctance to do stunts... but not shy about standing up for herself. "I remember once with 'Spider-Man', they kept at me with this one stunt where they strung me to the top of the ceiling and basically I bungee jumped," Dunst told Australia's News.com. "I didn't really want to do it, and when I tried it I said, 'Well, you should've shot that because I'm never doing it again. You'll have to find another way.'" And that's what happened.

Sandra Bullock, known for her toughness, used to insist on doing her own stunts. However, in 2013, she had a change of heart after adopting her son in 2010. She started thinking about the risks involved, wondering if it was a smart move to do dangerous stunts. This change in perspective led to a different approach. While filming 'The Heat' in 2013, she and co-star Melissa McCarthy would casually get coffee while stunt professionals handled the dangerous explosions.

Samuel L. Jackson chooses not to do dangerous stunts in movies to protect his long-term career. He believes stunts can lead to injuries, and he prefers to stay safe. Instead, he lets trained stunt doubles handle the risky stuff while he acts. This decision has helped him become a very successful actor.

Drew Barrymore, who plays "Sheila Hammond" in a horror-comedy series, had a scary accident while rehearsing a scene. She was supposed to jump on a man's back for a stunt, but it went terribly wrong. She fell from a height of six feet and hit her head hard on the floor. It was so bad that the show's creator, Victor Fresco, was really worried, thinking she might be seriously hurt.Luckily, it turned out to be a bad concussion, but it was still a big deal. They had to stop filming for a while, and Drew spent two days in the hospital. Even though she came back to work a week later, she decided she wouldn't do her own stunts anymore. She realized that now that she has kids, she's more concerned about her safety and wants to be careful.

Caity Lotz isn't afraid of doing stunts because she's tough and athletic. She's trained in martial arts and does things like parkour and tricking, which are like gymnastics mixed with breakdancing. But even though she's capable, she knows that stunts can be dangerous. Jumping through glass, even if it's supposed to be safe, can still go wrong and cause injuries. Early in her career, she thought about becoming a professional stunt person, but she didn't want to take too many risks. While she's had some cuts and bruises, she hasn't had any serious injuries. Now, she's all about taking care of her body and being grateful for what it can do.

Nathan Fillion was incredibly dedicated during 'Serenity,' willingly smashing his face into a glass floor for a perfect shot. However, after suffering a knee injury while filming 'Castle,' he changed his stance on doing stunts. He realized that by doing his own stunts, he was taking job opportunities away from stunt professionals who rely on these roles to earn a living. In his own words, "If you do it [the stunt], he doesn't get paid. He gets paid by the stunt. Somebody's job—I don't want to mess with that."

Danny Trejo has a practical perspective on stunts. He says it's not worth risking the jobs of many people or causing delays in making movies just to prove you're tough. He points out that when stunt professionals get hurt, they can find another person with similar looks to take over. But if a famous actor like him gets hurt, it can mean everyone loses their job. So, he wisely lets his stunt double, Norm Mora, handle the dangerous scenes in movies.

Liam Neeson surprised a few people when he revealed that he doesn't perform his own stunts. However, that doesn't mean he shies away from action. In an interview about filming 'Taken 3' in 2012, he clarified, "No injuries whatsoever. I do my own fights, I don't do my own stunts, and there is a difference." So, he's still very much involved in the action scenes, just not the really risky stunts.