At the highly anticipated New York City premiere of Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, Dominique Fishback, 32, shared an adrenaline-filled incident from the movie’s set. The talented actress revealed that she eagerly took on as many stunts as she could during production.
Reflecting on one particular scene, Fishback recounted a close call that left her heart racing. In this sequence, her character ventures into a treacherous cave, and she was determined to make it as authentic as possible. Equipped with a harness and supported by a skilled crew member, Fishback followed director Steven Caple Jr.’s instructions to descend without looking, allowing the camera to capture a more intense close-up before she ventured further into the cave. However, fate had other plans.
In her vivid reenactment, Fishback animatedly described the heart-stopping moment when she missed a step and began to fall backward. Her co-star, Anthony Ramos, immediately rushed to her aid, concerned for her well-being.
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Transformers: Rise Of The Beasts Have Dangerous Stunts
Anthony Ramos and Dominique Fishback, the dynamic leads of the recently released blockbuster Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, opened up about their dedication to performing grueling action sequences themselves.
In the film, Anthony Ramos takes on the role of Noah, and he revealed his unwavering commitment to authenticity by opting out of using a stunt double for the intense action scenes. Ramos said-
“We shot that scene for days! I was getting thrown 30 feet in the air, then I’d land and get thrown again. They had to add extra shooting days because I wanted to do it all myself and not use a double. It was hard, but the truth is, I wouldn’t have it any other way.”
Dominique Fishback, who brilliantly portrays anthropologist Elena Wallace, echoed Ramos’ sentiment and shared her own excitement about tackling thrilling stunts.
“Like Anthony, I got to do some really cool stunts of my own, like hanging from a bridge by one arm!”, Fishback exclaimed.
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While acknowledging the discomfort of the harnesses required for these stunts, Fishback embraced the physical demands, drawing on her athleticism to contribute as much as possible to the action.
“The harnesses you have to wear for the stunts are very uncomfortable, but I’ve always been an athletic person, so I tried to do as much of the action as I could. The whole experience was fun, but a lot of work too.”
Their shared dedication and enthusiasm for performing their own stunts demonstrate their commitment to bringing an authentic and exhilarating experience to Transformers: Rise of the Beasts.
How Is Transformers: Rise of the Beasts Performing At The Box Office?
Transformers: Rise of the Beasts rolled into the game scoring $8.8 million in Thursday previews at the domestic box office, setting the stage for a heated showdown with last week’s top film, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, during its opening weekend.
The action-packed film by Paramount and Skydance Pictures ha a projection to gather approximately $50 million to $60 million over the weekend. However, its box office performance may face stiff competition from Across the Spider-Verse, which is aiming for $45 million to $55 million in its second weekend. The Spider-Man sequel made a colossal splash in its debut, amassing a remarkable $120 million.
As the seventh installment in the Transformers franchise, Rise of the Beasts is aiming to regain its momentum following the release of the rebooted Bumblebee movie in 2018. The Hailee Steinfeld-led film garnered $2.85 million in Thursday previews and went on to open with a franchise-low of $21.6 million.
Comparatively, the 2017 film Transformers: The Last Knight accumulated $8.1 million in previews and a notable $44.68 million in its opening weekend. The fact that Rise of the Beasts has outperformed its predecessor in previews indicates a promising turnaround for the franchise.
Transformers: Rise of the Beasts is currently running in theaters.
Source: COSMOPOLITAN
