Episode 83 - Scott Adkins

Kung Fu Movie Guide Podcast

Scott Adkins is in a good mood. The response to his latest martial arts movie, 'Accident Man: Hitman's Holiday' - the sequel to his dream project, 2018's 'Accident Man', based on a cherished British comic book he loved as a kid - has been incredibly positive, with many fans claiming it to be one of his best movies. In a gruelling 22-day shoot, Adkins - as producer, story developer, fight choreographer and lead actor - has managed to turn around another action-packed and entertaining indie which delivers way beyond its limited schedule and budget, full to bursting with belly laughs and great fight scenes. As the assassin, Mike Fallon - a hitman who disguises all of his kills as accidents - we find Adkins in a role he clearly loves to play; self-deprecating, goofy, but with a lethal set of skills. During this conversation - Scott's fifth appearance on the show - we discuss the making of the 'Accident Man' sequel, and why he believes it betters the first; what it was like working with the film's directors, the Kirby brothers, making their feature film debut; and the preparation involved in delivering such incredible action, including sparring with the film's exhaustive list of awesome, battle-ready co-stars, including Sarah Chang, Beau Fowler, Faisal Mohammed and Andy Long. We also look ahead to his role in 'John Wick: Chapter 4', scheduled for release on 24 March 2023 - and we finally discover Scott Adkins' favourite martial arts film of all time. 'Accident Man: Hitman's Holiday' is available to rent on digital in the UK courtesy of Sony Pictures Home Entertainment.

LINKS

Scott Adkins on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheScottAdkins

Scott Adkins on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thescottadkins/

Scott Adkins on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/officialscottadkins

Scott Adkins on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHO1XcwkJmTS0Hb1NkBks9A

'The Art of Action' web series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6TGfz7ZsXZ0nmlpNccSWr8Q_3xAr4Slj

'Accident Man: Hitman's Holiday' trailer: https://youtu.be/YwJ8AFMUrPo

'Accident Man: Hitman's Holiday' review on Kung Fu Movie Guide: https://bit.ly/AccidentManHitmansHoliday

'John Wick: Chapter 4' trailer: https://youtu.be/qEVUtrk8_B4

Variety article: 'Zoe Saldaña Held Her Breath Underwater for Five Minutes While Filming ‘Avatar 2,’ James Cameron Hired ’World’s Best Breath-Hold Specialists’: https://variety.com/2022/film/news/zoe-saldana-avatar-2-training-held-breathe-5-minutes-underwater-1235413876/

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