Billy is a Movie and TV Features Author for Collider. Starting in 2024, Billy's main focus is bringing unique and exciting angles to moments and characters within cinema and TV. Having studied MA Screenwriting at UAL in 2023, Billy honed his own screenwriting skills and also his ability to critique the work of other creative minds.
Die Hard is one of the most famous and beloved action films of all time. The straightforward yet tense plot of John McClane and Hans Gruber's game of cat and mouse, an incredibly written script, and fantastic performances from stars like Rickman, Willis and Reginald VelJohnson always make this a film worthy of a rewatch, especially around the holidays. Part of the reason Die Hard ranks as one of the best action films of all time is how authentic it feels.
Bruce Willis Lost His Hearing and Almost Died on the Set of ‘Die Hard' Willis had to campaign hard for the role of John McClane, as explored in the book The Last Action Heroes: The Triumphs, Flops, and Feuds of Hollywood’s Kings of Carnage. As reported by Fox News, after all his work to secure the role, on his first day on set, Bruce Willis almost died.
Whilst this incident ended fortunately for Willis, he has had his fair share of action scenes that haven't ended so happily, leaving the actor with permanent reminders of filming Die Hard. According to Willis in an interview with The Guardian, the actor lost “two-thirds” of his hearing in his left ear due to the volume of the guns he was firing on set.
Bruce Willis has well proven himself to be a death-defying action star in real life, just as much as John McClane is in Die Hard. The film will always remain as of the most re-watchable films of all time, though this greatness did not come without cost. Bruce Willis not only risked his life but lost a great deal of his hearing, which was an unnecessary sacrifice that actors shouldn't have to make in this day and age.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Tallulah Willis Gave a Heartbreaking Update on Bruce Willis’s DementiaDuring an appearance on the 'Today' show, Tallulah Willis told host Hoda Kotb that there are 'painful days' as Bruce Willis and his family navigate his dementia. Read more, here.
Read more »
Bruce Willis’ Daughter Tallulah Says Visits Are Filled With LoveBruce Willis’ daughter Tallulah Willis said her visits with her dad are full of ‘so much love’ and ‘connection’ as the ‘Die Hard’ star continues his dementia battle
Read more »
Henry Cavill’s 4% Rotten Tomatoes Action Stinker With Bruce Willis Finds New Life on FreeveeMike (Henry Cavill) with his hand on a large hook in Hellraiser Hellworld
Read more »
Bruce Willis’ 10% Rotten Tomatoes Action Flick Is Coming to Streaming SoonAdam Blevins is a News Author at Collider who focused primarily on movie and TV news. He is also a Gaming Features writer at Screen Rant.
Read more »
Demi Moore Shares an Update on Ex-Husband Bruce Willis’s HealthHere, BAZAAR's October cover star Demi Moore shares her skincare tips and tricks.
Read more »
Bruce Willis' ex-wife Demi Moore shares update on actor's condition as he battles dementiaBruce Willis' ex-wife Demi Moore shared an update on the actor's health as he battles frontotemporal dementia. Moore said Willis was in a 'stable place.'
Read more »