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Hollywood Stunts: Actors Face Serious Injuries On Set

3/30/2025

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Filming action scenes can be perilous, with actors frequently sustaining serious injuries. Viggo Mortensen shattered two toes in "The Lord of the Rings," Tom Cruise fractured his ankle during a daring stunt in "Mission: Impossible," and George Clooney endured a severe head injury while filming "Syriana." These incidents highlight the dangerous reality behind the glitz of Hollywood.

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Filming action scenes can be perilous, with actors frequently sustaining serious injuries. Viggo Mortensen shattered two toes in "The Lord of the Rings," Tom Cruise fractured his ankle during a daring stunt in "Mission: Impossible," and George Clooney endured a severe head injury while filming "Syriana." These incidents highlight the dangerous reality behind the glitz of Hollywood.