Cobra & VelvetGrip
Cobra Cobra
VelvetGrip VelvetGrip
Cobra Cobra
You’ve got a brutal fight scene in the new film—how do you train the cast to keep it raw but safe? I’m all about disciplined movement, so I’d love to hear how you balance authenticity with the actors’ physical limits.
VelvetGrip VelvetGrip
Keep the choreography tight and the rehearsal count high. Break each move into clean steps, then weave them back together so the actors feel the momentum without risking a bruise. Use a stunt double for the hardest bits, but have the actors rehearse those frames so they own the danger in their own body. Trust the crew, set clear boundaries, and remember the worst fight in a film is one that leaves someone on the floor.
Cobra Cobra
Sounds solid. Keep the focus on precision and let the actors own the moves—no excuses. If they’re confident in the setup, the energy will come through naturally. Stay tight, stay safe.
VelvetGrip VelvetGrip
Exactly. Let them feel the weight of each strike, but never let the weight tip over. Precision is the safety net. Keep the energy high and the limits respected. That’s how you get a fight that hurts the audience, not the cast.
Cobra Cobra
Spot on. Precision keeps the impact real but safe. Keep pushing them just beyond their comfort—then pull them back—so the audience feels the hit without anyone getting hurt. That’s the only way to make a scene that really hits.