The Art of Action - Chad Stahelski - Episode 9

In episode 9, Scott Adkins talks to Chad Stahelski, director of the John Wick franchise, longtime stuntman, stunt co-ordinator and 2nd Unit director and one of the founding members of Hollywood Fight Stunt Team 87eleven.

0:00 Martial Arts Background
5:11 Getting into stunts
6:42 Bloodsport
11:17 Brandon Lee
16:28 The Matrix
21:38 Injuries
22:50 Editing
24:27 The infamous rant
28:23 The systemic problem
30:20 Ninja Assassin
33:14 Play to strengths of the lead
38:09 Changing the game
39:20 Rehearsing with cameramen
43:30 Training cast
45:17 Dog Fu
47:29 John Wick 3 Knife Fight
51:21 Subvert the genre
55:35 Fan expectation
58:53 Curse of the sequel

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[mariorodriguezjunior]

RIP Brandon Lee. That was a tough segment for Chad, but thanks for doing it, appreciate it, the martial arts community lost another legend prematurely.

[nigelcox-hagan]

Jesus this is the greatest channel in the world.

[mrmalaysia]

Scott Adkins is an absolute legend for just doing this brilliant interviews❤ Unlike the big tv and youtube channels that does highly advertised but low quality interviews, Scott Adkins asks proper questions that provide an insight inside the artist's life and work, in addition to giving us a glimpse of another side these artists.
Amazing work and hope he keeps doing it.

[StueyMonster]

Came back to rewatch this after seeing the buzz around Scott in JW4. Watching, I get a feeling that at that point he had no idea he'd be in it!

[jonelsorel]

This is the best and most revealing Chad Stahelski interview out there. Huge props for making it possible, Scott!

[Eduseveneight]

It's amazing to see Scott speak so passionately about The Matrix, Keanu, etc ... that's why he's so great, because he's humble and he's still a fan. he is one of us.

[cosmicwarriors]

This series is incredible. Scott is incredible, what a blessing he is to this world. I am grateful.

[astrumopes]

Blown away! What an interview. Amazing. Training with Brando Lee. The Crow made him a star in his own right. We salute you for all your hard work and passions.

[mnkykungfu]

Thanks to Scott for asking about Brandon Lee... I didn't know Chad had so much experience with him, and it was great to hear his perspective.

[jizmm]

I'm a big fan of Scott's movies. He is definitely one of the best on screen to do it today ! I want to see a JCVD interview and also Wesley Snipes interview.

[takoshihitsamaru]

I love how a lot of his start is such an ecclectic mix of being in the right place at the right time, knowing the right people and then just working hard and being hungry to learn.

Right time period definitely helped too.

[FilmFightFanatic]

E Gringo is enough proof that Scott Adkins can and should appear in a future John Wick film.

[justinfalzon]

I loved Chad before watching this, but now I love him 100% more.

[bimmyfrizzo]

I was watching this to hear his story about brandon lee. And I want to give kudos to chad stahelski for helping to finish the movie. It was a great movie and brandon lee would be proud of it (RIP)

[ChrisSmithBass]

Scott Adkins needs a tv show or a full on web series with real production for these. Scott you are great at these interviews and you do a great job letting them speak but keeping it flowing at the same time. This is GREAT stuff!!

[sarahhanyu]

Wow, I did not know much about this guy, but through these interviews I got to learn so much about his influence. Looking forward to it.

[DonPandemoniac]

Chad really made his mark and is confident enough to defend his ideas, can't wait to see what he'll come up with next.
Sure hope he and Scott will team up for a movie.

[LUIZ.]

Scott, all you need to do is make a movie with Chad Stahelski and a big promotion, so you will have a box office above 100 million and finally get the fame you deserve, the mainstream

[shanksingh]

Chad stahelski is legend only few who became famous director from stuntman

[cliffordcopeland]

Scott, thank you. These interviews make me feel more appreciative about the movies I love to watch.