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Simu Liu Reveals On-Set Injuries: Why He Got 'Kicked in the Face' Multiple Times

Simu Liu got pretty banged up while filming his new series The Copenhagen Test. The actor revealed he got kicked in the face multiple times during stunt work. He explained that despite excellent safety coordination, injuries are inevitable in action scenes. Liu believes doing his own stunts provides better editing options and admits his competitive nature drives him to perform physically demanding scenes.

Key Points: Simu Liu Injured Filming Stunts for The Copenhagen Test Series

  • Actor suffered multiple facial injuries while performing fight scenes himself
  • Embraces stunt work despite safety measures by coordinators James and Chris Mark
  • Believes doing own stunts gives editors more creative options in post-production
  • Describes himself as highly competitive since childhood regarding physical challenges
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Simu Liu got 'kicked in the face' while filming his own stunts for new series

Shang-Chi star Simu Liu discusses getting kicked in the face during his own stunts for new espionage thriller The Copenhagen Test and why he insists on doing action scenes.

"I got kicked in the face. Yeah. Many, many, many times. - Simu Liu"

Los Angeles, Oct 26

Hollywood actor Simu Liu had a tough time working on the sets of the new series ‘The Copenhagen Test’.

The ‘Shang-Chi’ star, 36, revealed that he participated in his own stunts in the new espionage thriller series, in which he plays a Chinese-American intelligence analyst who is "caught between his shadowy agency and the unknown hackers,” reports People magazine.

He told People, “I got kicked in the face. Yeah. Many, many, many times.” The actor went on to say that despite the “phenomenal” stunt coordinators on the project, James and Chris Mark, working to make the set “as safe as” possible, there’s always a little “risk” when it comes to stunt work.

“When you're doing fight scenes or you are, you know, you're running full speed through a hallway and you gotta blast through three people or whatever it is, stuff's gonna happen. Stuff's gonna go wrong. I remember I got ... been kicked in the face, been thrown against things, and things like that (on the set),” he added.

As per People, he explained that while some actors avoid doing their own stunts to prevent injuries, and there’s “nothing inherently wrong with that,” it can create challenges in post-production since editors are limited to certain angles and some shots with a stunt double “just aren't gonna sell.”

Conversely, the ‘Barbie’ actor said that when actors handle their own stunts, as he said, “it gives the editor infinite more optionality in terms of where to cut and when.”

He admitted that he’s among those who embrace the challenge of action work. “Here's the thing, probably to my own detriment, I'm way too competitive of a guy. And I think ever since I was 4 years old, if I see someone doing something and I think I could do it just as good or better. I always, I'm like, ‘Great. Look, get me in there. I want in’,” he shared.

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Rohit P
Getting kicked in the face multiple times? That's some serious commitment! But honestly, I hope production companies provide proper insurance and medical care. Safety should always come first, no matter how competitive an actor is.
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Arjun K
As an action movie fan, I really appreciate when actors do their own stunts. The authenticity shows on screen. Looking forward to watching this series! Simu Liu is becoming one of my favorite action stars after Shang-Chi.
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Sarah B
While I admire the dedication, I worry about the pressure on actors to perform dangerous stunts. The industry should prioritize safety over everything. There's nothing wrong with using trained professionals for high-risk scenes.
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Vikram M
This reminds me of our own Bollywood stars who often do dangerous stunts without proper safety measures. Hope international productions set better examples. Safety protocols should be non-negotiable, yaar!
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Kavya N
Simu Liu's work ethic is amazing! From working as an accountant to becoming a Hollywood star who does his own stunts - what a journey! 🎬 This kind of dedication is what makes actors truly great. Can't wait to see the series!

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