Extraction 2lead actor Chris Hemsworth candidly discussed the most spine-chilling stunt showcased in the movie —an adrenaline-pumping spectacle intertwining a train and a helicopter.
After the phenomenal success ofNetflix’s 2020 blockbuster action filmExtraction, Hemsworth started filming its highly anticipated sequel, set to release on Netflix soon. In an extraordinary display of commitment, Hemsworth fearlessly took onthe challenging action sequences ofExtraction 2without relying on a stunt double for most of the film.
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During an interview withAP Entertainment, Hemsworth discussed the scariest stunt he encounteredwhile filmingExtraction 2. The actor disclosed a particular scene where he found himself atop a train in motion, with a helicopter flying in reverse directly ahead of him. “There’s always risk going into those scenes. The one that scared me the most was being on top of a moving train that was going 40 miles an hour, and having a helicopter 20 feet in front of me, flying backwards, and Sam in the middle filming the whole thing,” Hemsworth recounted. “It’s full of experiences like that, but I think it gives the audience an authenticity and truth to the adrenaline, as opposed to if you shoot on a green screen where everything’s fabricated and post-production built. This is real, you know? We’re sweating, we’re anxious, we’re nervous, intimidated, and that’s what’s being captured.”
While filming the daringExtraction 2sequence on a moving train, Hemsworth described a blend of exhilaration and a sense of undertaking something bold and extraordinary. He explained that when fully absorbed in the experience, no acting was necessary, as the authenticity and spontaneity brought a unique and genuine quality to the scene, unlike anything that could be replicated using green screen technology. Despite the fear intertwined with the excitement, Hemsworth found it enjoyable. While eagerly anticipating the elevated and action-packed stunts, he was particularly enthusiastic about the emotional aspect of the sequel, which harmoniously resonates with the action, forming a perfect complement.
Hemsworth reprises his role asTyler Rake inExtraction 2, taking on another seemingly insurmountable mission. Following his near-death experience in the first film, Rake reemerges as the skilled Australian operative, embarking on a perilous quest to liberate the abused family of a merciless Georgian gangster from their captivity in a high-security penitentiary.
Hemsworth joins forces again with director Sam Hargrave, who, before his directorial debut withExtraction,was a second unit director and stunt coordinator for Marvel Studios.TheExtractionfilms for Netflixwere produced by the acclaimed directing duo Joe and Anthony Russo, known for their work on blockbuster hits likeCaptain America: The Winter SoldierandAvengers: Endgame. Joe Russo produced the production and crafted the captivating screenplay for both movies.
