Behind most movie stars, there are the unsung heroes who perform some of Hollywood’s most dangerous scenes.
While Tom Cruise is renowned for doing his own stunts from climbing skyscrapers to hanging on to the outside of a plane – others opt for a trained professional.
Stunt doubles’ work can typically involve car crash, high falls, fire stunts and dramatic fight scenes.
A British actress’ stunt double was pictured filming on set of upcoming Netflix drama, The Woods this week.
She looked the mirror image of a Hollywood star with her bouncy brunette locks and natural beauty.
So, can you guess the famous faces they were standing in for?
Behind most movie stars, there are the unsung heroes who perform some of Hollywood’s most dangerous scenes… can you guess who this stunt double was standing in for this week?
It’s Michelle Keegan! The actress’ stunt double was seen for the first time on set of her new drama, The Woods
It’s Michelle Keegan! The actress’ stunt double was seen for the first time on set of her new drama.
She was seen filming with James Buckley for the new Harlan Coben drama earlier this week.
The Coronation Street actress, 38, and her stunt double. got to work on a 4am shoot with The Inbetweeners star, also 38.
Michelle, who plays Lucy Silverfield in the dark drama, was clad in a pink blazer while filming a dramatic car crash while James was dramatically thrust alongside the vehicle and Michelle’s body double was spotted nearby.
Stumbling out of a townhouse, James, who plays Lonnie Berger, was sporting a dressing gown and slogan tee alongside trainers as he fell upon the car crash featuring Michelle who looked in distress during the scene.
The duo are joined on the show by comedian Tom Allen, After Life’s Mandeep Dhillon, Small Prophets’ Pearce Quigley, Tracy-Ann Oberman, Rade Sherbedgia, Christopher Harper, Dean Fagan, Charlotte Beaumont and Roger Barclay.
Tanoai Redd
Tanoai Redd is the stunt double for his older cousin who is a very famous Hollywood star… can you guess who?
That’s right! It’s Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson
Tanoai Redd is widely recognized as the stunt double for his cousin Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.
The stuntman has been standing in for the Hollywood star for over 20 years on a range of different movies from Moana to Fast & Furious and Jumanji.
With two decades of experience and a number of Hollywood hits under his belt, Tanoia has broken multiple bones, severed tendons and torn a lot of ligaments.
He often shares tributes for Dwayne on his Instagram, most recently sharing throwback snaps to celebrate his birthday.
He wrote: ‘Wishing my uso and mentor @therock a very happy and blessed birthday!! We’ve had a lot of great celebrations in the past and we’ve got a lot more to celebrate in the future! Keep loving, leading, growing, and never stop making da happy!’
He was awarded Stunt Double Of The Year by Seven Bucks Productions back in 2021.
Bobby Holland
Do you know who Bobby Holland stands in for in films?
That’s right… It’s Chris Hemsworth double!
That’s right… It’s Chris Hemsworth double!
Bobby Holland, 41, built up 22 pounds of muscle to be like his celebrity twin and it landed him a spot on the throne.
He has also been a stunt double for Chris Evans and Chris Pine.
Just a year apart, Bobby and Chris, 42, appear to have formed a close relationship over the years.
Sharing snaps of the pair after the success of a movie project, Bobby wrote: ‘Another epic gig with the big dog and the team.
‘Just a shame he’s not better looking ..but you can’t have it all.’
Laura Butler
Laura Butler (pictured) from Ireland, worked as a Hollywood actress’ stand-in on the set of acclaimed series Game of Thrones
With her long red hair and blue eyes, Laura Butler was regularly confused for Sophie Turner on set – and even the actress herself said their visual similarities were ‘weird’
A student, who is a dead ringer for Sansa Stark, worked as Sophie Turner’s stand-in for Game of Thrones.
With her long red hair and blue eyes, Laura Butler from County Laois, Ireland, was regularly confused for Sophie on set – and even the actress herself said their visual similarities were ‘weird’.
The then 22-year-old once claimed she never saw the resemblance until she met the actor herself – despite pals at college pointing out the similarities as Game of Thrones became more famous.
After signing up with an extras agency, Laura got a call inviting her to work as a stand-in for the show’s final series in October 2017.
She claims her costume measurements were so close to Sophie’s own that she even picked up extra work as her scene double – and is featured on screen in the season eight episode ‘The Long Night’.
Cast and crew regularly mistook her for her counterpart, with some getting as far as to congratulate her on her recent engagement before realising their mistake.
But it wasn’t until Sophie revealed in an interview in 2019 that Sophie’s ex Joe Jonas had ‘tried to kiss her body double’ that Laura realised even he had confused the pair for each other.
Laura, from Laois in Ireland, said: ‘I definitely take it as a compliment, it’s such a good compliment. In pictures I suppose I see the resemblance, but when I’m standing next to her or looking at her directly I don’t see it.
‘I think it’s more the character than Sophie herself, if that makes sense. I’m not sure if it’s the hair colour. But she even said herself, “oh, this is a bit weird”.
‘A few of my friends said things to me throughout school. I had seen pictures of her but I didn’t think I looked anything like her then. Personally I didn’t see it but they did.
‘I don’t think I ever actually saw it until I met her. But I don’t think it has really affected me. We’re obviously two different people living completely different lives.
‘The first day I met her was her first day back on set. It was just brief because there was a lot of work to do. It was a quick hello and saying how strange it was because of how alike we looked.
‘As we went on we chatted a bit more and I got to know her a bit more. She was always really friendly and really nice and chatty to me. At the start it was a quick hello and I think she was in shock a little bit as well.’
Marilee Lesley
Marilee has acted on five films including Water for Elephants, Just Like Heaven and Legally Blonde 2
Did you guess correctly? It’s Reese Witherspoon’s stunt double!
Did you guess correctly? It’s Reese Witherspoon’s stunt double!
The Hollywood actress shocked fans when she revealed her double back is Marilee Lesley in 2018.
‘Okay guys I want to introduce you to someone who has been working with me for years,’ she told her followers before showing her lookalike, Marilee Lesley.
‘This is Marilee and she’s my double. Don’t we look alike?!’
Marilee laughed with the star before adding: ‘We do. We totally look alike.’
Marilee has acted as Reese’s stunt double on five films including Water for Elephants, Just Like Heaven and Legally Blonde 2.
Anisha Gibbs
This one is a bit tricky – did you guess it correctly?
It’s Priyanka Chopra and Halle Berry’s stunt double Anisha Gibbs!
This one is a bit tricky – did you guess it correctly? It’s Priyanka Chopra and Halle Berry’s stunt double Anisha Gibbs!
Anisha trained alongside Halle for John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum and filming wrapped, she discussed what it was like.
‘Halle’s work ethic is absolutely incredible and I admire her so much’, she told PEOPLE. ‘Halle loves the craft as much as I do, which made training that much more intense, and her work ethic, drive and determination were impeccable.’
She continued: ‘She’s even said before the level of training she put into preparing for John Wick 3 was life changing, and I can totally see why!’
Reflecting on her latest mission with Priyanka, Anisha penned on Instagram: ‘This premiere was truly one for the books. We poured our hearts into The Bluff, and seeing it finally come to life felt nothing short of magical.
‘@priyankachopra thank you for always having my back, even when I’m not in the room. Working alongside you and learning from you has shaped me in more ways than you know. Your mentorship means everything.
‘To the cast, crew, and our incredible stunt team — especially our Australian stunt team — thank you for welcoming me in and making me family. The work, the grit, the collaboration… next level. So proud of what we built together.
‘This credit would not have happened if it wasn’t for – Samuel Le – Kyle Gardiner @damienbryson Thank you gentleman for believing in me and not limiting me into a box.’
