Later this year, an iconic video game comes to life on the big screen whenAssassin’s Creedhits theaters on December 21.Michael Fassbenderstars as Callum Lynch, who discovers he’s part of a long line of assassins. Earlier today, a new featurette surfaced, which takes fans behind the scenes and reveals that this production set a new world record with their “Leap of Faith” stunt.
This new preview surfaced on YouTube today, which features directorJustin Kurzelexplaining that he wanted to ground thisvideo gameadaptation in reality as much as possible. We also meet producerPatrick Crowley, who reveals that, normally, with a stunt as big as the Leap of Faith, it would be a digital character taking the leap. However, since stuntmanDamien Waltersis said to be “the best,” they’re doing this stunt for real. We also hear from producerFrank Marshalland get plenty of footage of this record-breaking jump of 125 feet, which is one of the highest free falls ever performed by a stuntman in the past 35 years.
Sinceproduction wrappedin January, we don’t know exactly when this stunt was filmed, but this video reveals some of the preparations that took place for this Leap of Faith stunt to happen. To prepare for this stunt, stuntmanDamien Waltersfirst jumped from 70 feet, and then from 90 feet, before the record breaking jump of 125 feet. This video also reveals thatDamien Walterswill be falling at 61.1 miles per hour upon impact with the large inflatable mat. To prepare for this stunt, stuntmanDamien Waltersfirst jumped from 70 feet, and then from 90 feet, before the record breaking jump of 125 feet. During this impressive leapDamien Walterswas falling at 61.1 miles per hour upon impact with the large inflatable mat.
The story is about a revolutionary technology that unlocks genetic memories.Callum Lynch(Michael Fassbender) experiences the adventures of his ancestor, Aguilar, in 15th Century Spain. Callum discovers he is descended from a mysterious secret society, the Assassins, and amasses incredible knowledge and skills to take on the oppressive and powerful Templar organization in the present day.Justin Kurzeldirects from a screenplay byScott Frank,Bill Collage,Adam CooperandMichael Leslie.
Marion Cotillard,Ariane Labed,Michael K. Williams,Carlos Bardem,Denis Menochet,Brendan GleesonandJeremy Ironsround out thesupporting castforAssassin’s Creed, which started production this last August in Malta. It has already been confirmed that this adaptation will be set in the same universe as the video game series. Take a look at this new behind-the-scenes video to check out the record-breaking Leap of Faith inAssassin’s Creed.
