Next week, we're slicing into Scream 7—but this week, we're joined by veteran stunt performer Brian Neal, whose journey from background actor to doubling some of Hollywood's biggest stars is nothing short of incredible.
Brian shares how a chance opportunity on set launched him into the world of stunt work, and what it takes to perform some of the most dangerous action sequences in film and television.
We get into everything, including:
🎬 How a career in modeling and Hollywood background work unexpectedly led to becoming a professional stunt performer
💥 The moment that changed everything and set him on the path to a career in stunts
🔪 Doubling Mason Gooding in Scream 7 and helping bring the latest Ghostface mayhem to life
⭐ Working as a stunt double for Jonathan Majors, Damon Wayans Jr., and other major stars
🚌 The meticulous planning behind complex stunt sequences—including rigging bus stunts and executing dangerous action safely
🏃 Performing jaw-dropping falls, including launching himself down a 30-foot hill in pursuit of the perfect shot
🎥 The preparation, training, and teamwork that go into making impossible-looking stunts appear effortless
🔥 What it's really like living life as one of Hollywood's unsung heroes behind the action
Brian gives us an incredible look behind the curtain of modern stunt work, sharing stories that highlight the skill, precision, and trust required to create the unforgettable action audiences love.
🎥 Watch the full interview here:
👉 sequelsonly.com/brianneal
🎬 Your Homework:
Watch Scream 7, now streaming on Paramount+, and keep an eye out for Brian's incredible stunt work doubling Mason Gooding. After hearing this conversation, you'll have a whole new appreciation for what goes into bringing Ghostface's world to life.
🎬 Next Up: Scream 7 🔪
We're reviewing the latest chapter in one of horror's greatest franchises. New Ghostface, new suspects, brutal kills, and plenty of twists—we'll break it all down next week.
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