Episode #1995
Chad Stahelski
Books mentioned
Chaos
Mentioned by Joe Rogan (host) · at 01:32:34 · ▶︎ Watch this moment on YouTube (approximate)
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Chad Stahelski is a director, producer, and former stuntman who created and helmed the John Wick film franchise. He discusses its assassin mythology, action choreography, practical stunts, animal performances, editing, visual effects, and the involvement of Keanu Reeves and Halle Berry, before turning to AI, immersive technology, copyright, and upcoming projects.
What they talked about
- Smelling salts and their effects
- John Wick franchise body count and Keanu's dialogue
- Origin of the John Wick script and title
- Stunt work and second unit directing
- Gun safety and plug guns on set
- Fight choreography and stance switching
- Training dogs for action scenes
- Upcoming film adaptation of Ghost of Tsushima
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