Peter Quill, also known as Star-Lord, has been in the hearts of MCU fans since the first film of the Guardians of the Galaxy and if we all know its interpreter Chris Pratt, his stunt double unfortunately died and the actor returns to him today hui tribute.
Star-lord's shadow is gone forever
The bonds that actors and their understudies can forge are often unknown to the general public. There are certain films that have paid tribute to this noble profession of stuntman, like the excellent Once Upon a Time… in Hollywoodby the legendary Quentin Tarantino, where the relationship between Rick Dalton (played by Leonardo DiCaprio) and his stunt double Cliff Booth (played by Brad Pitt) is at the heart of the story, but also more recently, withThe Fall Guy, the film adaptation of the television series The Man Who Falls At pic, whereù Ryan Gosling lends his features to the character of Colt Seavers, the stunt double of a certain Tom Ryder, whose disappearance will take our hero on an adventure that he had in no way anticipated.
Today, we let's look at a real stuntman, without whomGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 and Jurassic Worldwould not have been the films they are: Tony McFarr, Chris Pratt's stunt double.The stuntman, only 47 years old, was unfortunately killed. found died in his Florida home on May 14, the cause of his death being unknown. However, the Star-Lord actor, particularly affected by by the death of his colleague on set and friend, shared his these words as a tribute on his Instagram account, reported by Variety:
I am devastated; by the loss of my friend and stuntman Tony McFarr.We filmed on several films together. We played golfed, drank whiskeys, smoked cigars and we spent some time endless hours on film sets. I will never forget his tenacity. I remember the nasty blow to his hand. the head he had taken (during the opening sequence of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2) and after a few staples, he was back, ready to go. turn. He was a real tough guy. cook.
He was a true gentleman, very professional. I'm really going to miss him. My prayers go out to you his family, his friends and especially to him. his daughter.
A very beautiful tribute that offers us Chris Pratt at; his friend Tony McFarr.We don't necessarily realize, but in many films, the iconic characters we love so much are often played by an actor and one, or stunt doubles. Essential teamwork to bring life to life our favorite films.
May stuntman Tony McFarr rest in peace. We have thoughts for his family and friends and we leave you to pay tribute to him at this time. your way in the comments. Don't miss also discovering Dave Bautista's statements on the MCU.