As a fan who has witnessed the evolution of action-packed cinema through the years, I can’t help but appreciate the grit and determination that goes into making a James Bond movie, especially when it comes to the stunts. The story of Olga Kurylenko and her experiences on Quantum of Solace is a testament to this fact.
One key aspect you can always expect in James Bond films is the thrilling stunts. For Daniel Craig, his role as 007 during the latest era required numerous close calls with injury and intense physical training to ensure Bond remained battle-ready. Reflecting on Olga Kurylenko’s account of advice she received from a stunt coordinator while filming Quantum of Solace, I now understand even more the hard work and dedication that goes into crafting a James Bond movie.
Previously, TopMob had a conversation with Kurylenko about her process of portraying the vengeful character Camille. During this discussion, the accomplished action star imparted advice that many professionals would likely relate to. Here’s what Olga Kurylenko shared with us:
Instead of having to figure out the choreography on your own, you spend months training with a stunt team. This way, they make it second nature for you, so you don’t have to worry about what comes next. The rigorous training has left me capable of performing even in my sleep. I believe the stunt coordinator said something like this: ‘The moves should be ingrained in you to such an extent that if I wake you up in the middle of the night and ask you to perform a scene, you’d automatically know exactly what to do.’
I must give credit to Gary Powell and his team, the stunt coordinators for Quantum of Solace, as Olga Kurylenko delivered an impressive performance in this often overlooked James Bond film. Her skills from that movie proved beneficial later on in her career. Although her role as Taskmaster needed Black Widow’s stunt doubles at times, it’s evident that Olga Kurylenko’s presence on screen radiates the confidence of a fighter.
Not to mention, the Max Payne star’s resume throughout the years has included even more opportunities for combat. Thanks to films such as The Courier, Extraction 2 and, of course, through her role in the upcoming Marvel movie Thunderbolts*, Kurylenko has become an action genre mainstay over the years. That’s a happy fact to reflect on when you consider how a Quantum of Solace stunt almost killed Olga Kurylenko on the day.
In my interview with her for Shudder’s “The Room,” I got the chance to personally hear her story, and now with this additional tale I’ve stumbled upon, it underscores the faith she had in the experts who guided her on remaining combat-ready. It’s not just about how far you can leap, but how tightly you can grip. Knowing when to apply those skills is as crucial as actually doing so.
Around the same period when Gal Gadot was nearly chosen as a Bond Girl, Olga Kurylenko seems like an actress who could perform a stunt spontaneously if needed, given sufficient training time. It’s comforting to know that the advice she received during that production, which is almost two decades old, has remained beneficial for her. There’s ample proof demonstrating this fact quite effectively.
Armed with this information, you can now stream back the movie “Quantum of Solace” using your Prime Video subscription. Meanwhile, if you’re eagerly anticipating “Thunderbolts”, you’ll have to wait a bit longer as its theatrical release is scheduled for April 30, 2025.
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2024-09-23 01:37