Chad Stahelski, director and talented orchestrator of the ongoing John Wick film franchise, has not been shy about his thoughts on stuntwork being noticeably left out of all major awards ceremonies year after year, even as the stunts themselves being performed on sets grow bigger and more dangerous. While all productions certainly can’t have iconic powerhouses Tom Cruise or Keanu Reeves at the helm, it doesn’t diminish the incredible amount of work done by stunt teams that has long gone without receiving official accolades. However, the conversation Stahelski and Reeves both started has gained traction to the point that now, change is potentially being made. Per a report by Variety, Stahelski claims that “incredibly positive” talks are happening at the Academy right now to create an official stunt category.
Director of the John Wick franchise Chad Stahelski announced that the Academy is in “incredibly positive” talks to make the change. Read More