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In this episode of "Minutes With" stuntman, Andreas Petrides, is in the studio. Andreas has been in some of the biggest films of all time including Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace, Goldeneye, Gladiator and Braveheart.

He takes us through his career and discusses topics such as:
- The time he almost died while filming Judge Dredd with Sylvester Stallone
- His experience as the body double for Obi Wan Kenobi
- His opinion on which actors are the best at doing their own stunts (no surprise that Tom Cruise gets a mention)
- How he taught Russel Crowe and Joaquin Phoenix how to sword fight for Gladiator

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[MrDJM]

If you met him in a pub you’d think he was the biggest bullshitter around. What a guy though! Fair play to him!

[rahulpanicker]

It's crazy that there's no Oscar for best stunt. I really hope the academy introduces a category next Oscars onwards.

[beit]

For fuck sakes, I was actually stressed just by listening to him. Imagine doing all that. The man has
balls of steel.

[maceyjohnson]

in conclusion: stunt men and women deserve way more credit than they get

[felix]

Too bad this was only 8mins. I could've listened to this fascinating guy for hours.

[crazymonkey]

In conclusion, being a stuntman is like being hit on the head with a sledgehammer

[sidsat]

8 minutes went by so quickly, could have listened to him for so much longer! Top video, thanks!

[ppcoryes]

That head he's holding in the thumbnail looks like a dead Eminem...

[srevans]

you can always tell when someones telling the truth and recalling a specific event by the way their eyes will focus on an object away from the main focus like this chap... he's literally reliving it all in his minds eye...

[Oakhen]

Hats off to him. Truly passionate and professional.

[lolly]

These guys don’t get anywhere near the recognition they deserve, considering we all know the big names - the actors, the film titles etc - these get hyped up, praised and talked about, but it’s rare anyone mentions the stunt performers... and in many cases they’re the ones putting it all on the line.

This guy has definitely made me more aware of what goes into those impressive stunts on screen, and I have a feeling I’ll be paying a lot more attention in future to the actors that do the stunts. In a way, without them, some of those big films may not have been as memorable as they were without guys like this putting their lives on the line with each job. Crazy impressive stuff!

[megadethfan-hxoj]

He wakes up and death gives him a good morning kiss and cooks him breakfast.

[RealSteff]

The best part is hearing all these stories in person. He knows his stuff and I respect him wholeheartedly. Knowledge dispels fear.

[kersabk]

I could listen to this bloke all day long

[neilwhitehouse]

Obviously highly skilled and trained.
Absolutely fucking wired and still hasn't come off his mcat from 1996.

[AngelicusImmortus]

Stunt crews deserve better pay, better insurance and a lot more credit

[TheMattyPlant]

That wasn't long enough, would love to hear more of his stories! Thanks for the interview none the less.

[plaigeous]

Worked with Andreas a couple of times many years ago. An absolutely top bloke and super professional. 
Here's a fun fact for you... his uncle is Brandon Block. Being cool must run in the family!

[nebulousisgod]

He talks so fast, but not mumbly like a tweaker. He’s just smart.

[littlebylittle]

I love the guy's focus and dedication to his work.